Rise of Ymir

Rise of Ymir, developed by Hacksaw Gaming, immerses players in the world of Norse mythology. The slot centers around Ymir, the primordial giant in Norse lore, who rises menacingly over the game grid. The backdrop depicts a snowy, desolate landscape, creating a stark contrast to the imposing figure of Ymir.

The main character, Ymir, dominates the visual narrative. Other characters resembling Thor and Odin appear as high-paying symbols, reinforcing the Norse theme. The slot's atmosphere is intense and confrontational, capturing the essence of mythological battles.

Core Game and Mechanics

Rise of Ymir features a 5×4 grid with 14 paylines. The game's volatility is rated as medium-high (4 out of 5), with a maximum RTP of 96.31%, though this can vary based on configuration and bonus buys.

Players can bet from 0.10 to 100 currency units per spin. The paytable includes low-paying card royals (10 to Ace) and high-paying Norse-themed symbols (horn, axe, hammer, and character symbols). Premium symbol combinations of five pay between 3x to 10x the bet, while royal combinations pay 1x the bet.

The game incorporates wild multipliers, represented by Ymir symbols, which can have values from 1x to 100x. These wilds can combine, adding their multipliers for potentially substantial wins.

Bonus Features

1. Ymir's Conquest:
   • Ymir wild multiplier symbols replace any pay symbol.
   • When part of a win, the payout is multiplied by the shown value.
   • Multiple Ymir symbols in a win add their values before applying the multiplier.
   • Winning combinations with Ymir symbols trigger a free respin.
   • Respins continue until no new Ymir symbols land.
   • Four Ymir symbols on the same reel merge into a Giant Ymir symbol, combining their multipliers.
2. Megamultiplier:
   • Activated when a Megamultiplier symbol lands with Ymir symbols on the grid.
   • All Ymir symbol multipliers are added to create a global Megamultiplier.
   • Triggers a respin upon activation.
   • New Ymir symbols on respins add their value to the Megamultiplier.
3. Dawn of Gods Free Spins:
   • Triggered by 3 FS scatters in the base game.
   • Awards 10 free spins.
   • Includes Ymir's Conquest and Megamultiplier features.
   • Higher chance of Ymir symbols with larger multipliers.
   • 2 or 3 FS scatters award +2 or +4 free spins respectively.
4. Fury of War Free Spins:
   • Activated by 4 FS scatters in the base game.
   • Grants 10 free spins.
   • Features Ymir's Conquest and Megamultiplier.
   • New Ymir symbol multipliers are added to the global multiplier when Megamultiplier is active.
   • 2 or 3 FS scatters award +2 or +4 free spins respectively.
5. Fall of Ymir Free Spins:
   • Triggered by 5 FS scatters in the base game.
   • Awards 10 free spins with 3 lives.
   • Introduces dead symbols, Volcanic Ymir symbols, Megamultipliers, and Asgardian Orbs.
   • Volcanic Ymir symbols stick with 1x to 100x multipliers.
   • Megamultipliers add Volcanic Ymir values to a global multiplier.
   • Asgardian Orbs distribute the global multiplier to Volcanic Ymir symbols.
   • Bonus ends after 3 consecutive spins without a non-dead symbol.
6. Bonus Buy Options:
   • BonusHunt FeatureSpins (3x bet): Increased bonus trigger chance.
   • Might of Ymir FeatureSpins (50x bet): Guarantees 2+ Ymir symbols with minimum 2x multipliers.
   • Dawn of Gods (100x bet): Directly triggers the bonus.
   • Fury of Ymir (200x bet): Directly triggers the bonus.
   • Fall of Ymir (300x bet): Directly triggers the bonus.

An interesting feature of Rise of Ymir is its innovative use of the Megamultiplier mechanic. This feature dynamically aggregates multiplier values from various sources, creating the potential for exponential wins. The interplay between Ymir symbols, Megamultipliers, and the various bonus rounds offers a complex and engaging gameplay experience that sets Rise of Ymir apart in the Norse-themed slot category.