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Valley of the Gods 2 Slot Review
Valley of the Gods 2 is Yggdrasil’s 2020 sequel to its Egyptian classic — a slot with no free-spins round and no paylines drama, built instead on one hypnotic loop: every win releases scarabs that unlock blocked positions and award a respin, expanding the grid from 240 ways toward a colossal 20,160 ways, with wins up to 5,481x. Published RTP is around 96%, with operator versions varying.
The unlocking loop
The grid starts in a 1-2-3-4-5-2 shape with 16 positions sealed by scarab blockers. Land any win and each winning symbol releases a white scarab that clears a blocked tile — a four-of-a-kind opens four positions — and the reels respin free. Keep winning and the board keeps opening and respinning; go one respin without a win and the sequence banks and resets. It’s a slot that plays like a puzzle box coming apart in your hands.
Fully open: the gods take over
Clear all sixteen blockers and the grid reaches its full 3-4-5-6-7-8 layout with 20,160 ways — and the extra features wake: additional wilds and win multipliers join the respins, which is where the game’s biggest results are made. The Pharaoh queen wild covers an entire reel and stays locked while she’s part of wins, anchoring chains that can run remarkable distances.
Who it suits
Players tired of identikit free-spins slots — this is a genuinely different rhythm, closer to a chain-reaction game than a classic slot. Volatility runs high: many spins end after one or two unlocks, and the design saves everything for the rare full-board runs. Stakes span 10p to £100 (UK online slot stake caps of £2 under-25 / £5 otherwise apply).
The honest verdict
A beautiful, patient, high-variance machine: hexagon-styled reels, a loop you can feel learning under your fingers, and a max win that demands the full valley open. If the original Valley of the Gods charmed you, the sequel is bigger in every direction; if you need frequent feature hits, look elsewhere in the lobby.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Valley of the Gods 2 RTP? Around 96% published — Yggdrasil allows operator configurations, so check the info panel.
Does it have free spins? Not conventionally — the game is built on win-triggered respins and grid unlocking instead.
What is the max win? 5,481x your stake, requiring the fully opened 20,160-ways board with multipliers running.
Who makes it? Yggdrasil — the sequel to 2017’s Valley of the Gods, released September 2020.
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