Valley of the Dead

Valley of the Dead Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Yggdrasil Gaming
Release Date	2024-11-21
Theme	Mythology, Underworld, Dark supernatural
Layout	5 reels with initial 1‑3‑5‑3‑1 rows expanding to 5‑5‑5‑5‑5
Paylines	243 to 3125
Bet Range	0.25 to 100
Core Mechanics	Expanding grid via BoltLock removal, Respins on every win, Skull collection for multipliers and extra lives, OnlyWins purchaseable mode
Developer	Yggdrasil Gaming
Platform	Video slot, mobile and desktop compatible

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	coin symbols	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
High Tier	mythological character symbols	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.

Valley of the Dead Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Respins	Any winning spin		Respin continues as long as wins occur
BoltLock removal	Winning symbols		Unlocks grid and features
Win Multiplier	Collect 5 Blue Skulls	2x starting multiplier	Multiplier increases by 1 per 5 skulls
Extra Lives	Collect 5 Red Skulls	1 life when blockers cleared	Extra life grants respin on losing spin
OnlyWins	Purchase for 4.4x bet		Guarantees win on each spin	Multi OnlyWins gives 10 guaranteed wins for 44x bet

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Valley of the Dead?	The RTP is 94%.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 5800x the bet.
What triggers respins?	Any winning spin triggers a respin.
How do multipliers work?	Collect 5 Blue Skulls to increase the win multiplier by 1.
How do extra lives work?	Collect 5 Red Skulls to earn an extra life that grants a respin on a losing spin.
What is OnlyWins mode?	A purchasable mode for 4.4x the bet that guarantees a win on every spin.
How many ways to win are there?	The game starts with 243 ways and expands to 3125 ways as blockers are removed.

Valley of the Dead Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses