Play Sand and Ashes in New Zealand

Sand and Ashes turns each Wild Scarab Multiplier into a possible extension of the current pokies round. Sand and Ashes is a Hacksaw Gaming release from 14 May 2026, played on a 5x5 layout with 19 fixed paylines. Sand and Ashes combines respins, two storm modifiers and two separate Free Spins modes beneath a 10,000x maximum win.

Sand and Ashes Game Overview

Sand and Ashes uses five reels and five rows to present its dark Egyptian symbols. Sand and Ashes reads winning combinations on fixed lines from left to right. Sand and Ashes then applies any scarab multiplier involved in a paying line.

Sand and Ashes can keep the round moving when a Wild Scarab Multiplier triggers a respin. Sand and Ashes may upgrade or reposition the held wilds through Firestorms and Sandstorms before the new symbols arrive. Sand and Ashes does not allow either modifier to be called manually, because both belong to the random feature sequence.

Sand and Ashes Key Game Details

• Developer: Hacksaw Gaming
• Release date: 14 May 2026
• Game category: Payline slot
• Theme: Dark Ancient Egypt
• Playing area: 5 reels x 5 rows
• Winning system: 19 fixed paylines
• Main mechanics: Wild Scarab Multipliers, respins, Firestorms and Sandstorms
• Desert Fury: 3 FS symbols award 8 Free Spins
• Storming Sphinx: 4 FS symbols award 10 Free Spins
• Maximum Wild Scarab Multiplier: 999x after upgrades
• Feature-purchase prices where local rules allow: 3x, 50x, 100x or 200x the stake
• Maximum win potential: 10,000x stake
• RTP at Wildz: 94.21%
• Volatility: Medium, platform rating 6/10
• Demo available: Yes
• Supported formats: Desktop and mobile

Sand and Ashes is listed by Wildz at 94.21% RTP with medium volatility on the platform’s scale. Sand and Ashes has demo access and supports both desktop and mobile play. Sand and Ashes may be supplied in other mathematical configurations elsewhere, so the version loaded in the game panel should always be confirmed.

How Does Sand and Ashes Work?

Sand and Ashes awards ordinary line wins when matching symbols connect on one of the 19 paylines. Sand and Ashes uses wild scarabs as substitutes and attaches a multiplier to their contribution. Sand and Ashes adds multiple participating scarab values together before applying the combined figure to the line win.

Sand and Ashes starts a respin when a Wild Scarab Multiplier appears. Sand and Ashes holds the scarab in place, spins the remaining positions and repeats the process if another scarab lands. Sand and Ashes ends the sequence when no fresh multiplier wild appears or no open position remains, and no play pattern can force it to continue.

Sand and Ashes Wild Scarab Multipliers

Sand and Ashes gives landed Wild Scarab symbols initial values from 2x to 200x. Sand and Ashes applies a scarab’s value only to a winning payline that includes its position. Sand and Ashes can hold several scarabs during one respin chain.

Sand and Ashes permits Firestorm increases to push a scarab value as high as 999x. Sand and Ashes may display a large multiplier without forming a qualifying line through it. Sand and Ashes therefore separates multiplier size from the probability of receiving a paying combination.

Sand and Ashes Firestorms and Sandstorms

Sand and Ashes can activate a Firestorm during a respin and add to every scarab multiplier on the board. Sand and Ashes performs the increases before replacement symbols are shown. Sand and Ashes may produce further Firestorms if later respins continue the same sequence.

Sand and Ashes can instead produce a Sandstorm that moves eligible scarabs one reel left. Sand and Ashes prevents movement beyond the first reel or into a blocked position, then completes the respin. Sand and Ashes never combines both storms on one respin, and the altered layout does not guarantee a line win.

Sand and Ashes Free Spins

Sand and Ashes awards Desert Fury from 3 FS symbols, beginning with 8 Free Spins. Sand and Ashes raises the chance of multiplier scarabs appearing while keeping their respin behaviour active. Sand and Ashes grants 2 additional spins from two more FS symbols or 4 additional spins from three.

Sand and Ashes awards Storming Sphinx from 4 FS symbols, beginning with 10 Free Spins. Sand and Ashes makes each landed scarab persistent for the remainder of the feature and lets storms modify the collection. Sand and Ashes switches off scarab-triggered respins in this mode, and a fuller board of wilds still cannot assure a profit.

Sand and Ashes RTP

Sand and Ashes has a Wildz RTP of 94.21% in the MGA configuration used for this locale. Sand and Ashes calculates that theoretical percentage over a very large sample rather than a short pokies session. Sand and Ashes does not return a fixed share of every deposit or stake.

Sand and Ashes appears in multiple RTP configurations in Hacksaw Gaming’s published data. Sand and Ashes players should open the information screen and verify the active figure before beginning. Sand and Ashes past results have no ability to move the next outcome closer to the theoretical return.

Sand and Ashes Volatility

Sand and Ashes is rated 6/10, which Wildz places in the medium-volatility range. Sand and Ashes can deliver regular payline evaluations while concentrating some value in scarab respins and bonus play. Sand and Ashes may still include runs with few features or abrupt changes in balance.

Sand and Ashes volatility does not identify the safest moment to increase a stake. Sand and Ashes keeps its probabilities independent of whether earlier spins won or lost. Sand and Ashes players can manage the amount exposed, but cannot control the distribution of random prizes.

Sand and Ashes Maximum Win

Sand and Ashes caps a completed result at 10,000x the stake. Sand and Ashes makes that maximum available in the base game and both bonus modes. Sand and Ashes terminates the active sequence when the ceiling is awarded.

Sand and Ashes converts the same stake multiplier into a larger cash sum when a larger wager is selected. Sand and Ashes does not make the top multiplier easier to reach at higher stakes. Sand and Ashes maximum-win potential is therefore a technical limit, not a likely session result.

How to Play Sand and Ashes in New Zealand

Sand and Ashes requires a stake selection before the spin control begins a round. Sand and Ashes automatically evaluates the paylines and completes any scarab respins, storms or Free Spins that trigger. Sand and Ashes explains symbol values and feature conditions in its information menu.

Sand and Ashes provides optional feature entries at 3x, 50x, 100x and 200x the stake where permitted by local rules and operator settings. Sand and Ashes uses these choices to alter feature frequency, guarantee initial scarabs or enter Desert Fury or Storming Sphinx directly. Sand and Ashes still produces random outcomes after an entry is purchased, so the price does not represent a guaranteed return.

Can You Play Sand and Ashes on Mobile?

Yes, Sand and Ashes can run on compatible mobile phones and tablets. Sand and Ashes scales the 5x5 pokies display and controls to supported browser screens. Sand and Ashes keeps its paylines, RTP configuration and bonus rules consistent across device types.

Sand and Ashes mobile play needs a dependable internet connection and current browser. Sand and Ashes may display controls differently to fit the available screen, but that visual change does not alter the random mathematics. Sand and Ashes players should use the device information panel to confirm settings after loading.

Can You Play Sand and Ashes for Free?

Yes, Sand and Ashes has a free demo mode at Wildz. Sand and Ashes demo play uses virtual balances and cannot generate a cash withdrawal. Sand and Ashes lets a player observe Wild Scarab respins and storm events before choosing whether to use real money.

Sand and Ashes does not carry demo wins, losses or feature frequency into a real-money session. Sand and Ashes creates each round independently under the active configuration. Sand and Ashes free play can explain the online pokies controls, but cannot reveal a future pattern.

Sand and Ashes in New Zealand

Sand and Ashes is played under the online casino rules established by the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026. Sand and Ashes customers must be at least 18 years old and comply with the identity and account requirements of the operator. Sand and Ashes players should also use the responsible-gambling controls attached to their account.

Sand and Ashes sits within a transition from the previous offshore model to a licensed system. Sand and Ashes operators that served the market before 1 May 2026 may continue only under the Act’s transitional conditions, with a key change taking effect on 1 December 2026. Sand and Ashes licensed operations are expected to move into the full regime during 2027.

New Zealand Rules for Sand and Ashes

Sand and Ashes online play is overseen by the Department of Internal Affairs under the 2026 Act. Sand and Ashes can only be supplied within the conditions that apply to the operator during the transitional and licensing stages. Sand and Ashes customers should check the official public register as licensed operators are added.

Sand and Ashes remains a random gambling product regardless of the regulatory stage. Sand and Ashes players can set deposit, loss and time limits, but those tools manage exposure rather than outcomes. Sand and Ashes should not be used to chase losses or as a source of income.