Hand of Anubis is one of those Hacksaw Gaming slots that knows exactly what it is. It is an Egyptian cluster-pays game built around cascades and a single, clever multiplier mechanic, pitched squarely at players who want very high volatility and a big ceiling rather than a steady drip of small wins. After spending time with it, our overall read is positive — but with clear caveats, because the same design that makes the good runs thrilling makes the quiet stretches genuinely punishing. Here is our verdict, the reasoning behind it, and who the game actually suits.
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Gameplay & features
The core loop is satisfying in a way the screenshots do not convey. Wins form from clusters of matching symbols; each win clears and the board cascades, refilling from the top, so one paid spin can roll into a chain of consecutive hits. Sitting in the middle of that is the Soul Orb, a red wild that carries a progressive multiplier and gains +1× for every symbol in each winning cluster it joins, holding that value as the cascades continue. It is a tidy bit of design: cluster wins feed the multiplier, the multiplier feeds the next win, and a good sequence can snowball.
Beyond the base game there are two bonus rounds rather than one. The Underworld free spins is the headline feature, where the multiplier mechanic gets the space to build; Judgment is a separate hold & win-style round driven by symbols that lock in place. Having two structurally different bonuses keeps the game from feeling one-note, and reaching either is the high point the base game is constantly working toward. We break all of this down in full on the features page, and the underlying mechanics on the how it works guide.
RTP, volatility & max win
On the numbers, Hand of Anubis ships with a default RTP of 96.24% — a strong figure for this kind of game — but it is not the whole story. Hacksaw also supplies the slot in lower configurations (94.32%, 92.28% and 88.41%), and the operator decides which one to run, so the return you actually get depends on where you play. It is rated very high volatility (5/5), the maximum, and the top prize is 10,000× your bet. That combination is the heart of our verdict: the game can pay extremely well, but the variance is severe and the headline multiplier depends on bonus rounds that are rare to trigger. We explain what all of this means for a real session on the RTP & volatility page.
Pros and cons
Our verdict
Hand of Anubis earns its reputation. The cluster-and-cascade engine is genuinely fun, the Soul Orb multiplier is an elegant hook, and the two-bonus structure gives the game more depth than its simple board suggests. The default 96.24% RTP is competitive, and a 10,000× ceiling is plenty to chase.
The honest counterweight is the volatility. This is a 5/5 game, and it plays like one: expect long, winless stretches, and accept that the big results live almost entirely inside features that do not come often. It also pays to check the RTP configuration before you commit, since the lower setups meaningfully change the long-run return. So our recommendation is conditional rather than blanket — Hand of Anubis is an easy game to enjoy if you want high-variance excitement, play at an operator running the full 96.24% build, and bring a bankroll and a temperament that can sit through the cold runs. If you prefer frequent, smaller wins, this is not the slot for you, and that is fine. The cheapest way to find out which camp you are in is the free demo.
Where to play
Hand of Anubis is carried widely, but the setup — the RTP configuration especially — varies by casino, so where you play matters. The essentials are a valid licence, the genuine Hacksaw Gaming build, and a clean payout record. The operators below meet those checks; there is a ranked shortlist on the best casinos hub and the full criteria on the casinos page. 18+, and play only where it is legal in your country.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Is Hand of Anubis worth playing? If you enjoy very high-volatility slots with a big ceiling and a strong bonus, yes — it is one of Hacksaw's better cluster-pays titles. If you want steady, frequent wins, the variance will likely frustrate you. Trying the free demo first is the simplest way to decide.
What is the RTP of Hand of Anubis? The default is 96.24%, with lower configurations of 94.32%, 92.28% and 88.41% that operators may run instead. Always check the figure in the game's info panel before you play; see the RTP page for how.
How volatile is Hand of Anubis? Very high — 5 out of 5. Long dry spells are normal and the large wins are concentrated in the bonus rounds, so it rewards patience and a bankroll that can absorb the swings.
What is the biggest win in Hand of Anubis? The maximum is 10,000× your stake. It depends on the multiplier and a bonus round aligning, which is rare by design, so treat it as a cap rather than a likely outcome.
Does Hand of Anubis have a free demo? Yes. You can play a no-registration, no-deposit demo in the browser to learn the mechanics before staking real money. See the demo page.