Quick answer
Sahara Nights is a Yggdrasil slot (2019) with 96.2% RTP and high volatility. It uses 20 paylines. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.2%
- Volatility
- High
- Pays
- 20 paylines
- Released
- 24 September 2019
- Jackpot
- None
Not published by the provider: max win, grid, bet range
Casinos with Yggdrasil games
- Lunaro100% up to $300 + 100 Free Spins25x bonusCarries YggdrasilPlay at Lunaro (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $10. 25x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 100 spins on Gates of Olympus at $0.20. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $10. 25x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Gates of Olympus at $0.20 per spin. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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How to play Sahara Nights (members only)
Wins are paid when matching symbols land on an active payline, usually left to right starting from the leftmost reel. Your total stake is spread across the lines, and each line win is the line bet multiplied by the symbol's paytable value.
Sahara Nights pays with 20 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
The full Sahara Nights guide: how winnings work and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 96.2% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.80 on average
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 99%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Sahara Nights
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.2% RTP costs per $100 wagered
What 96.2% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.2%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.80
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a high volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
What the info screen lists
No special features are listed for this game in the sources we checked. Check the in-game info screen for details.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins. Long losing runs are normal. Keep stakes small (around 1% of your session budget or less) so you can ride out the swings. A simple rule: bring at least 300 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.17.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 96.2% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $38.00 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets
For high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 300 spins. This is what that means for Sahara Nights.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Bet range not published | $0.76 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Bet range not published | $1.90 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Bet range not published | $3.80 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Bet range not published | $9.50 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
Same style, better RTP (members only)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Sahara Nights?
Sahara Nights is developed by Yggdrasil and was released in 2019.
What is the RTP of Sahara Nights?
The default RTP of Sahara Nights is 96.2%.
Is Sahara Nights high volatility?
Sahara Nights is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
Can I play Sahara Nights for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Yggdrasil demo of Sahara Nights.
Does Sahara Nights have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Sahara Nights in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Sahara Nights?
Lunaro carries Yggdrasil games. Check Sahara Nights is in the lobby in your country before you sign up. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- yggdrasilgaming.com Provider
Specs are as published by the provider. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Yggdrasil, shown to identify the game.
