Hacksaw Gaming has once again tapped into the world of mythology with the release of Rise of Ymir, a new online slot that immerses players in the rich lore of Norse gods and giants. Set against the backdrop of a fierce and frozen battlefield, Rise of Ymir transports players to an ancient era where powerful forces of nature clashed. The game’s unique mechanics and design aim to capture the essence of Norse legends, offering players an engaging and rewarding experience.
With its 5 reels and 4 rows, the game boasts medium-high volatility, 14 paylines and features a max win potential of 15,000 times the player’s bet. Hacksaw Gaming has included several unique gameplay elements that help elevate this title, from the captivating Ymir’s Conquest feature to the Megamultiplier™ mechanics, ensuring players have plenty of opportunities to hit significant wins.
Unleashing the Power of Ymir
At the core of this new release by Hacksaw Gaming is the mighty Ymir symbol, a wild multiplier that significantly enhances winning combinations. When a Ymir symbol is part of a winning line, its multiplier value—ranging from 1x to an impressive 100x—boosts the payout. Additionally, if multiple Ymir symbols are present in a win, their values are added together before being applied to the total payout.
The game offers free respins whenever a Ymir symbol lands on the grid. If additional Ymir symbols appear during a respin, the process repeats, and if 4 Ymir symbols land on the same reel, they combine into a giant Ymir symbol, further amplifying the win potential by combining all multiplier values on that reel.
The Megamultiplier and Free Spins Features
The Megamultiplier symbol adds another layer of excitement to Rise of Ymir. Whenever this symbol lands with Ymir symbols on the grid, all active multipliers are pooled together into a global multiplier that applies to every win while it remains active. The Megamultiplier also grants a free respin when it activates, giving players more chances to increase their payouts.
In addition to the base game, Rise of Ymir features several bonus rounds, starting with the Dawn of Gods free spins. By landing 3 scatter symbols (FS symbols), players trigger 10 free spins, where the Ymir’s Conquest and Megamultiplier mechanics carry over. During this bonus, players have a better chance of landing Ymir symbols with higher multiplier values, enhancing their winning potential.
The Fury of Ymir bonus round is activated by hitting 4 scatter symbols and also awards 10 free spins. In this round, the Megamultiplier remains active throughout, and new Ymir symbols that land will add their multiplier value to the global multiplier, creating even more lucrative wins.
Fall of Ymir Bonus Round
Perhaps the most intriguing feature is the Fall of Ymir bonus, which is triggered by landing 5 scatter symbols. This bonus grants players 3 refilling lives, where each spin consumes a life unless a non-dead symbol lands, refilling the player’s lives back to 3. During this bonus round, the focus is on the Volcanic Ymir symbols, which hold multipliers that can be collected and increased in value.
The addition of the Megamultiplier during this round combines all Volcanic Ymir multiplier values into a global multiplier that can be applied to future wins. Asgardian Orb symbols add another layer of complexity—green orbs enhance Volcanic Ymir symbols on a specific reel, while golden orbs apply to all symbols across the grid. At the end of the bonus round, all Volcanic Ymir values are summed and multiplied by the player’s bet to calculate the final payout.
Bonus Buy Options
For players who prefer to jump straight into the action, Rise of Ymir offers multiple bonus buy options. These range from the BonusHunt FeatureSpins, which cost 3 times the bet and increase the chances of triggering a bonus, to the Fall of Ymir bonus for 300 times the bet, which guarantees players immediate access to the most lucrative bonus round.
Players can also choose the Might of Ymir FeatureSpins, costing 50 times the bet, which guarantees at least two Ymir symbols landing with a minimum multiplier of 2x. Other options include Dawn of Gods for 100x the bet or Fury of Ymir for 200x the bet, giving players a variety of ways to engage with the game’s exciting features.