Hand of Anubis Review

Theme and storyline

Hand of Anubis is a dark Egyptian mythology-themed slot game featuring the ancient god of the dead, Anubis. Players are faced with a stone wall full of symbols and valuable artifacts in the dark underworld, while Anubis watches over them and tests their luck. Hand of Anubis is a great choice for mythology and Ancient Egypt enthusiasts, especially those looking for an atmospheric slot.

Graphics, sounds, and animation

The eerie soundtrack adds tension and sounds both creepy and slightly sexual. Players can feel like heroes during the final showdown with Anubis. Symbol appearances are accompanied by the sound of falling stones, making it more realistic. The grey stone reels emphasize the gloominess and steadfastness of the underworld. Some symbols resemble mysterious ancient runes, while others are adorned with alluring precious stones and golden figurines themed after Ancient Egypt, such as the scarab. Behind the reels, players are watched by two ominous Anubis figures with pumped-up torsos and flashy gold accessories. The eyes of this fierce creature with a jackal head emit supernatural light. The Hand of Anubis animation and soundtrack convey a unique atmosphere of Egyptian mythology.

Gameplay

Hand of Anubis features 5 reels and 6 rows. Wins are rewarded by landing matching symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the far left reel to the right. This slot has a cascading function where winning symbols disappear, and new symbols fall in their place. The bonus round can be activated for money (more on that below).

Wilds, bonuses, and free spins

Wilds replace all high and low-paying symbols in the game. The Soul Orb symbols in the form of red and blue balls fulfill wild functions. They can absorb the power of cluster wins and have multipliers, which can combine and apply to all wins involving them. The red Soul Orb's multiplier increases by x1 for each symbol in the cluster win, while the blue Soul Orb multiplier increases by x1 for the winning cluster. The multiplier resets after each spin. During free spins, two different bonuses can be triggered: Underworld and Judgement. Triggering 3 free spins symbols activates the Underworld Bonus, and all paying symbols appear along with a special green Soul Orb and multiplier. During this function, multipliers at the bottom of the screen are in effect, increasing wins on the corresponding reels. Triggering 4 free spins symbols launches the Judgement Bonus, and all regular symbols are replaced with block symbols. A multiplier appears above each reel, which increases with each block appearance, increasing the multiplier. Blocks can add or multiply the multiplier and can be either regular or epic. The maximum payout in Hand of Anubis is x10,000 of the player's bet.

Bet size, RTP, and volatility

The player return rate is 96.24%, which is slightly above the average of 96%. On the site where we tested the slot, bets could be placed from $/£/€0.10 to $/£/€100 per spin. Thanks to its high volatility, Hand of Anubis is ideal for our strategies that bring optimal results only in high-volatility games.

Conclusion

We recommend Hand of Anubis, a slot game with a high RTP and high volatility, themed after Egyptian mythology. It attracts players with the dark atmosphere of Ancient Egypt and is suitable for players looking to maximize their winnings using mathematical strategies. At the same time, Hand of Anubis holds attention with multiple bonus features that make the game more interesting.