Two numbers tell you most of what you need to know about how Hand of Anubis will treat your bankroll: its RTP and its volatility. The default RTP is 96.24%, the volatility is very high (5/5), and the maximum win is 10,000× your bet. The catch is that the RTP figure is not fixed — Hacksaw ships the game in several configurations, and the operator chooses which one to run. This page explains what those numbers mean for real play, why you should always check the RTP before you start, and what to expect from a 5/5 volatility slot.
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What the RTP means
RTP — return to player — is the share of all money wagered that a game pays back to players over a very large number of spins. A 96.24% RTP means that, across millions of spins, Hand of Anubis returns about €96.24 for every €100 staked, leaving a house edge of roughly 3.76%. For a feature-rich, high-volatility slot that is a solid figure.
Two things stop this being a promise. First, it is a long-run average, not a session guarantee: over a few hundred spins you can finish far above or far below it, and the very high volatility makes those swings dramatic. Second — and this is specific to Hand of Anubis — the default 96.24% is not the only configuration. Hacksaw also supplies the game at 94.32%, 92.28% and 88.41%, and it is the casino that decides which version to serve. The gap between the top and bottom setups is large, so the return you actually get can differ meaningfully from one licensed site to another.
Always check the figure before you play
Because the same game can run at four different returns, the single most useful habit you can build is to check the RTP in the game's info panel before you spin. Every legitimate Hacksaw build states the RTP it is running on its info or paytable screen. It takes a few seconds, and on a game with this much spread it is the only lever that genuinely differs between honest casinos. If a site is serving one of the lower configurations and that matters to you, look for one running the full 96.24% — our casinos page and best casinos hub favour operators that do.
What very high volatility means
Volatility (or variance) describes how a game pays, as opposed to how much it pays back overall. Hand of Anubis is rated 5 out of 5 — the top of the scale. In practice that means:
- Long dry spells are normal. You can spin for a long stretch with little or nothing to show for it. That is the variance doing exactly what it is supposed to, not the game misbehaving.
- The big wins are concentrated in the features. The headline payouts come from the Soul Orb multiplier building during cascades and, above all, from the bonus rounds — the Underworld free spins and the Judgment hold & win. Those are rare to trigger by design.
- Bankroll and temperament matter more than usual. A high-variance game can empty a balance quickly during a cold run, so a budget you can afford to lose and a clear stop point are essential. Smaller stakes let you survive more spins and give the features more chances to land.
None of this changes the RTP — volatility and RTP are independent. A lower-variance slot with the same 96.24% would simply pay it back in smaller, more frequent pieces. Hand of Anubis instead saves it up for the occasional big moment, which is the whole appeal of the game and also its main risk.
The maximum win in context
The 10,000× ceiling is the prize the design is built around, reached when the multiplier mechanics and a bonus round come together. It is genuinely possible, but vanishingly rare — treat it as a cap on what you could win, not a target you should expect to hit. The realistic experience of Hand of Anubis is defined by the volatility, not the headline number. To feel all of this for yourself without risking anything, the free demo is the place to start, and the how it works guide explains the mechanics behind the maths.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is the RTP of Hand of Anubis? The default is 96.24%, which equals a house edge of about 3.76% over the long run. Hacksaw also supplies lower configurations of 94.32%, 92.28% and 88.41%, and the operator decides which one to run.
Why does the RTP vary between casinos? Because the developer offers the game in several RTP setups and lets each operator choose. Two licensed casinos can therefore offer the same game at different returns, which is why you should check the figure in the info panel before you play.
How volatile is Hand of Anubis? Very high — 5 out of 5. Expect long winless stretches punctuated by occasional large wins, with most of the big payouts coming from the bonus rounds.
Does the volatility change the RTP? No. Volatility and RTP are independent. The volatility describes how the return is distributed — in rare big hits rather than frequent small ones — while the RTP is the overall percentage paid back over the long run.
What is the maximum win, and how likely is it? The maximum is 10,000× your bet. It requires the multiplier and a bonus round to align, which is extremely rare, so treat it as a ceiling rather than a realistic expectation.
Which RTP will I get? Whichever one your chosen casino has configured. Check the game's info panel; if it shows a lower setup and you want the best return, look for an operator running the full 96.24%.