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Sand and Ashes by Hacksaw Gaming takes the studio into Ancient Egypt, but not the shiny treasure-room version. This is a harsher desert setting, with scorched ruins, skeletal remains, gods, pharaohs, and a warden of the sands preparing for one last fight before eternal rest.

The game plays on a 5×5 grid with 19 fixed paylines, where Wild Scarab Multipliers drive most of the action. These Wilds trigger respins, stay on the grid, and apply multiplier values to any winning payline they’re part of. Firestorms can increase those multipliers, while Sandstorms can shift Wilds across the reels to create new payline setups.

With a 96.27% RTP, medium volatility, and a max win of 10,000×, Sand and Ashes offers a more balanced Hacksaw profile while still keeping plenty of room for high-multiplier respin sequences.

Key stats

Stat	Details
Provider	Hacksaw Gaming
RTP	96.27%
Volatility	Medium
Max win	10,000×

What is Sand and Ashes?

Sand and Ashes is a 5-reel, 5-row slot from Hacksaw Gaming with 19 fixed paylines, Wild Scarab Multipliers, respins, and storm modifiers.

Wins form from left to right across active paylines. When a Wild Scarab lands, it acts as a Wild and carries a multiplier value. After regular wins are paid, the Wild triggers a respin and stays locked on the grid while the remaining positions spin again.

If another Wild Scarab lands during the respin, another respin is awarded. This continues until no new Wilds land or the grid fills. The multiplier value of each Wild applies to winning paylines that include it, and multiple Wilds on the same line have their values added together.

Firestorms and Sandstorms can activate during respins, changing how the sequence develops before the next symbols land.

Key features of the Sand and Ashes slot

Feature	Description
Wild Scarab Multipliers	Wild Scarabs substitute for paying symbols and carry multiplier values from 2× to 200× when they land. These values can later increase up to 999×.
Wild respins	When a Wild Scarab lands, it stays locked on the grid and triggers a respin. New Wilds award additional respins, keeping the sequence going.
Added Wild multipliers	If multiple Wild Scarabs are part of the same winning payline, their multiplier values are added together before being applied to the payout.
Firestorms	During a respin, a Firestorm can increase all Wild Scarab multiplier values by adding 1×, 2×, 3×, 4×, 5×, 10×, 25×, 50×, or 100×.
Sandstorms	During a respin, a Sandstorm can nudge all Wild Scarabs one reel to the left where possible, changing their position before new symbols land.
FS symbols	Landing 3 or more FS symbols triggers one of the bonus games. Extra FS symbols during bonuses can award additional spins.
Bonus Buy	Allows direct access to bonus-focused modes, including Bonus Hunt Features, Pharaoh Frenzy Features, Desert Fury, and Storming Sphinx.

Bonus features in Sand and Ashes

Mode	Trigger	Spins	Special rules
Desert Fury	3 FS symbols / 100× Bonus Buy	8	Keeps the base game mechanics but increases the chance of landing Wild Scarab Multipliers. Landing 2 FS symbols during the feature awards +2 spins, while 3 FS symbols awards +4 spins.
Storming Sphinx	4 FS symbols / 200× Bonus Buy	10	Wild Scarabs become persistent until the bonus ends. They no longer trigger respins, but each spin can activate Firestorms or Sandstorms. Wild multipliers remain unless increased by Firestorms, and Wilds only move if nudged by Sandstorms.
Bonus Hunt Features	Bonus Buy	Feature-based	Costs 3× the bet and makes each spin 5× more likely to trigger a bonus game.
Pharaoh Frenzy Features	Bonus Buy	Feature-based	Costs 50× the bet and guarantees at least 2 Wild Scarab Multipliers on every spin.

Why players choose Sand and Ashes

Sand and Ashes has a slower, more deliberate feel than many explosive Hacksaw games. The theme leans into desert mystery, death, and ancient power, while the mechanics focus on Wilds that stay, shift, and grow through respins.

The appeal comes from how each Wild Scarab can change a sequence. One Wild can trigger the first respin. Another can extend it. A Firestorm can strengthen every multiplier on the grid, while a Sandstorm can move Wilds into more useful positions.

Players tend to choose it for:

1. A darker Ancient Egypt theme with gods, ruins, and desert storms
2. Wild Scarab Multipliers with values up to 999×
3. Respins that continue when new Wilds land
4. Firestorms that increase Wild multiplier values
5. Sandstorms that shift Wilds across the grid
6. Medium volatility with a 10,000× max win

Top tips for playing Sand and Ashes

Like all slots, Sand and Ashes results are completely random. You can’t control when Wilds, Firestorms, or Sandstorms appear, but you can make better decisions around your stake, bonus choices, and feature options.

Set your stake for medium volatility

Sand and Ashes is not as punishing as some high-volatility Hacksaw slots, but the strongest moments still rely on Wild Scarab respins developing. Choose a stake that lets you play through quieter base game stretches without relying on one quick bonus trigger.

Understand how the two bonuses differ

Desert Fury gives you more chances to land Wild Scarabs during free spins. Storming Sphinx changes the feel of the game by making Wilds persistent until the bonus ends. If you use Bonus Buy, pick the feature based on the style you want rather than assuming the higher price is always the better option.

Treat Pharaoh Frenzy as a Wild-focused mode

Pharaoh Frenzy guarantees at least 2 Wild Scarab Multipliers on every spin, but it costs 50× the bet. That makes it a very different session from regular spinning. Use it only if you specifically want to target Wild respin setups, and set a limit before you start.

Don’t overvalue one strong Wild

A high Wild multiplier helps only when it connects with winning paylines. A 200× Wild sitting in the wrong place may do less than a lower-value Wild involved in multiple wins. The position of the Wild matters as much as the number attached to it.

Be careful with bonus buying

Desert Fury costs 100× and Storming Sphinx costs 200×. Both can produce strong rounds, but they also use your balance quickly. Decide how many buys you’re comfortable with before you start, especially if you’re choosing the more expensive feature.

Try the demo to understand storms and respins

The difference between a standard respin, a Firestorm boost, and a Sandstorm nudge is easier to understand once you’ve seen it happen. Demo play helps you follow how Wilds stay, move, and grow before using real money.

Why play Sand and Ashes with crypto at Cloudbet?

At Cloudbet, you can play Sand and Ashes using Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, Litecoin, and other supported cryptocurrencies. That gives you the speed and privacy benefits of blockchain payments, with fast deposits and efficient withdrawals compared to many traditional banking options.

New players can also unlock Cloudbet’s welcome package, worth up to $2,500, which includes cashback rewards and ongoing promotional incentives.

How to start playing Sand and Ashes

1. Sign up for a Cloudbet account
2. Deposit using your preferred cryptocurrency
3. Find Sand and Ashes in the casino lobby
4. Try the demo to understand Wild Scarabs, Firestorms, and Sandstorms
5. Choose your stake and start spinning

Play Sand and Ashes today

Sand and Ashes combines Wild Scarab Multipliers, respins, Firestorms, and Sandstorms in a darker Ancient Egypt slot from Hacksaw Gaming.

If you like medium-volatility games where Wilds can stay active, shift positions, and build through repeated respins, Sand and Ashes gives you a focused version of that format. Other Hacksaw Gaming slots you might enjoy include Le Digger, Magic Piggy OG, and Red Rascal.