Shimmering Sands Slot Review

Wild symbols appear on reels 2, 3, and 4 during both the base game of Blueprint Gaming’s Shimmering Sands and the bonus spins; they substitute for all symbols except cash prize symbols, rubies, and emeralds.
In the base game, the lamp Wild symbol can function either as a multiplier Wild (multiplying wins across all paylines) or as a Blitz Collect symbol (collecting the values ​​of all visible coin symbols).

During bonus spins, Wild symbols behave differently depending on the bonus type:
Ruby Bonus Spins: All Wild symbols act as Blitz Collect symbols.
Emerald Bonus Spins: All Wild symbols act as x2 or x3 multipliers.
Double Jewel Bonus Spins: All Wild symbols function as both Blitz Collect symbols and multipliers (multiplying wins across all paylines as well as collected cash prize amounts).

If multiple multiplier Wild symbols land on the screen, their values ​​are added together.

Bonus Spins – Combo Frenzy

Rubies and emeralds can land during any spin in the base game.
If the corresponding chest (ruby or emerald) is present on the screen, the landed gem is placed into that chest.
Each collected gem offers a chance to trigger the bonus spin feature for the ruby ​​chest, the emerald chest, or both simultaneously.
Each bonus spin feature consists of 10 spins.

If 6 or more cash prize symbols land on the screen during bonus spins, the Cash Lock™ feature is activated. The specific version of the feature depends on the type of bonus spins:
Ruby Bonus Spins → Ruby Cash Lock™
Emerald Bonus Spins → Emerald Cash Lock™
Double Jewel Bonus Spins → Double Jewel Cash Lock™

Ruby Bonus Spins. All Wild symbols collect the values ​​of all cash prize symbols that have landed on the screen.

Emerald Bonus Spins. All Wild symbols feature an x2 or x3 multiplier and multiply wins across all directions (Ways Wins).

Double Jewel Bonus Spins. All Wild symbols are Blitz Collect symbols and feature x2 or x3 multipliers. Wild symbols collect the values ​​of all landed cash prize symbols and multiply all winnings.

Cash Lock™

Cash prize symbols with values ​​ranging from 1x to 20x the bet can land in any position on the reels during the base game, as well as during the bonus spins and Cash Lock™ modes.
The Cash Lock™ feature begins with 3 spins.
Any active symbol that lands (i.e., not an empty cell) locks in place, and the spin count resets to 3.
The feature ends if no active symbols land for 3 consecutive spins or if all reel positions are filled with active symbols; at this point, the total value of all landed cash prize symbols and ruby ​​chests (if present) is paid out.
The Cash Lock™ feature cannot be retriggered.

1. STANDARD CASH LOCK™
   No chests or modifiers.
   The feature is triggered only via the wheel in the base game (upon landing 6 or more cash prize symbols).
2. RUBY CASH LOCK™
   Ruby chests may appear on the screen. Ruby chests sum the values ​​of 2 or more cash prize symbols present on the screen. They can also collect the values ​​of other ruby ​​chests. Collected chests remain on the screen.
3. EMERALD CASH LOCK™
   Emerald chests may appear on the screen. Emerald chests multiply the values ​​of 2 or more cash prize symbols on the screen (by 2x or 3x). Emerald chests disappear after one spin.
4. DOUBLE JEWEL CASH LOCK™
   Ruby and/or emerald chests may appear on the screen. An emerald chest multiplies the values ​​of cash prize symbols and ruby ​​chests. A ruby ​​chest sums the values ​​of cash prize symbols and other ruby ​​chests.

Wheel Feature

Landing 6 or more cash prize symbols in the base game triggers the Wheel feature.
The Wheel randomly awards one of 4 Cash Lock™ feature variants: Standard, Ruby, Emerald, or Double Jewel.

Pros & Cons