Written by Callum Whitaker
Epoch Of Sands
This slot drops you into a vast desert as a time-lost wanderer, with sandstorms shifting the reels and hourglass symbols twisting time for fresh spins. It packs in resource scavenging through buried ruins, fights against raiders and beasts via special symbols, and choices that branch into new timelines or big events. Permadeath adds tension, while base-building in oases and a deep lore of extinction cycles keep things moving across volatile rounds.
Gameplay and Features
The reels spin across shifting dunes where sandstorms act as wilds that redraw symbols. Hourglass relics trigger time shifts for extra chances, and battles play out through collector symbols clashing with enemies. Choices in base-building oases unlock allies or trigger cataclysms, all wrapped in a roguelite loop that restarts on big losses but rewards smart plays.
How to play Timeworn Sands slot
| Mechanic | Description |
|---|---|
| Money Symbols | Scattered treasures from ruins that pay out when collected in runs. |
| Collector Duel | Raiders and beasts clash with your symbols for extra wins or losses. |
| Progressive Multiplier | Builds up across timelines as you survive more spins. |
| Free Spins | Triggered by hourglass relics for time-shifted bonus rounds. |
| Ante Bet | Boosts chances for bigger storms and relics in the desert. |
| Bonus Buy | Pay to jump straight into epoch-changing events or oases. |
Stats and Verdict
- Volatility sits high with big swings from sandstorms and permadeath rounds.
- RTP hovers around 96 percent on standard play.
- Max win reaches 5000 times stake through chained timeline branches.
- Features include 6 mechanics that tie into the desert survival theme.
- Reels run 5 by 4 with ways expanding during storms.
This one gives a decent go at mixing survival grit with slot spins, aye, though the high swings might leave you a wee bit short-changed if the dunes turn against you. A proper rollercoaster for fans of tense runs and branching bonuses.
