Sands of Mystery

Sands of Mystery Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Konami
Release Date	2023-02-23
Theme	Ancient Egypt
Layout	5×3
Paylines	30
Core Mechanics	Strike Zone multipliers, Fade Away feature, Free spins with retrigger
Software Provider	Konami
Platform	iGaming / KP3+

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, 9, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Eye of Horus, Ankh, Sphinx	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Cleopatra	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Pyramid	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Scarab	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Sands of Mystery Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Strike Zone multipliers	Wild lands on reels 2‑4	2x wild	Wild substitutes and applies multiplier; stacking increases to 3x or 4x multiplicatively
Fade Away feature	Random after winning spin		Low‑value symbols removed and replaced by higher ones or wilds; can upgrade wild multipliers	Occurs more often during free spins
Free spins	3, 4, or 5 scarab scatters	10, 15, or 50 free spins	Free spins round with enhanced Fade Away frequency and retriggers	Retrigger possible during bonus

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many paylines does the game have?	The game has thirty fixed paylines.
What is the RTP of the slot?	The return to player is ninety‑six percent.
What does the Strike Zone do?	Wilds landing in the Strike Zone apply multipliers that stack multiplicatively.
How does the Fade Away feature work?	It removes low‑value symbols and replaces them with higher ones or wilds, upgrading wild multipliers.
How many free spins can be won?	You can win ten, fifteen, or fifty free spins by landing three, four, or five scatters.
Can free spins be retriggered?	Yes, free spins can retrigger during the bonus round.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win multiplier is sixty‑four times the bet.
What is the game theme?	The theme is ancient Egypt with symbols like Cleopatra, scarabs, pyramids, and hieroglyphs.

Sands of Mystery Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses