Rise of Ymir Slot Review

Rise of Ymir - Slot Overview

When I fire up Rise of Ymir, the first thing that hits me is how imposing Ymir looks looming behind the 5x4, 14 payline grid. Hacksaw Gaming has gone all-in on Norse mythology here, pairing a harsh, icy backdrop with pounding drums and a sense of looming conflict. It feels more like a boss fight than a gentle slot session, which suits the high-risk, high-reward profile perfectly for me.

Core gameplay in Rise of Ymir revolves around Ymir wild multipliers and the Megamultiplier symbol, which together can throw out some pretty wild swings. Ymir wilds come with values from x1 up to x100, stick during respins and can merge into Giant Ymir symbols. On top of that, there are three different bonus rounds, including a hold-and-win style Fall of Ymir feature, plus several FeatureSpins options in non-UK markets.

RTP, Stakes and Variance in Rise of Ymir

Rise of Ymir runs on a configurable RTP model, with versions at 96.31%, 94.24%, 92.25% and 88.23%, so I always check the paytable first. On the top setting you get high volatility, a 25.24% hit rate and a sizeable 15,000x max win, so dry spells can be long but big hits feel worth chasing. Stakes span from 10p up to £100 a spin, covering casual and high-roller play.

Rise of Ymir Theme, Audio + Symbols

When I sit down with Rise of Ymir, the atmosphere grabs me straight away. Ymir towers over the reels in an icy valley, snow whipping across the screen whilst war drums thud in the background. It feels like standing on a frozen battlefield waiting for the first swing of an axe, and that sense of looming menace carries through both the base game and the different bonus rounds.

On the reels, the low pays are runic 10, J, Q, K and A symbols, paying up to 1x your bet for five of a kind. Premiums are a horn, axe, hammer and two character symbols that echo Thor and Odin, topping out at 3x to 10x for full lines. Wilds pay the same as the top premium when you line up five, which feels satisfying when multipliers kick in.

Rise of Ymir also leans heavily on special symbols. The Ymir wild multiplier substitutes for all pays, carries a random value between x1 and x100 and sticks for respins, so a single good cluster can change a spin completely. The separate Megamultiplier symbol is the collector, pulling in all visible Ymir values into a global multiplier, whilst FS scatters are your route into the three bonus modes.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x10
	4	x5
	3	x2
	5	x8
	4	x4
	3	x1.5
	5	x6
	4	x3
	3	x1
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	Wild, Multiplier
	Scatter

Ymir's Conquest and Megamultiplier in Rise of Ymir

The Ymir's Conquest mechanic in Rise of Ymir is where the slot first shows its teeth. Any time a Ymir wild forms part of a win, its multiplier applies to that payout, and multiple Ymir symbols add together before being applied. Those wilds then hold in place and trigger a free respin, repeating as long as new Ymir symbols land. Stack four on one reel and they merge into a Giant Ymir monster.

When the Megamultiplier symbol lands alongside one or more Ymir wilds in Rise of Ymir, things can escalate very fast. All visible Ymir multiplier values are collected into a global Megamultiplier that applies to every win for that spin. You also get a respin, and any extra Ymir symbols that drop in add to that global value. Once that round finishes, the Megamultiplier disappears ready for the next base game spin.

Bonus Buy Feature

BonusHunt FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x3 Bet
RTP:	96.24%
Volatility:	-
Might of Ymir FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x50 Bet
RTP:	96.29%
Volatility:	-
Dawn of Gods
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	96.28%
Volatility:	-
Fury of Ymir
Feature Cost:	x200 Bet
RTP:	96.28%
Volatility:	-
Fall of Ymir
Feature Cost:	x300 Bet
RTP:	96.31%
Volatility:	-

Free Spins Rounds in Rise of Ymir

In Dawn of Gods free spins in Rise of Ymir, triggered by three FS scatters, you start with 10 spins that play a familiar script but with far more Ymir action. The base mechanics carry over, yet the reel strips are loaded with more Ymir symbols and higher average multipliers. During this round, landing two scatters adds +2 spins and landing three scatters adds +4, so runs can extend nicely.

In Fury of Ymir, reached with four scatters, you again get 10 free spins, but the Megamultiplier behaves very differently. Once active, the global multiplier stays in place for the whole feature instead of resetting between spins, and every new Ymir wild that lands while it is active adds its value to that total. Extra scatters here also award +2 or +4 spins, so the pressure really ramps up.

Fall of Ymir Feature in Rise of Ymir

The standout mode for me in Rise of Ymir is Fall of Ymir, triggered by landing five scatters for a hold-and-win style feature with three refilling lives. Only dead symbols, Volcanic Ymir symbols, Megamultipliers and Asgardian Orbs land. Volcanic Ymirs carry sticky x1 to x100 values, Megamultipliers collect them into a global pot, and green or golden Orbs spread that pot back onto the grid before the final total is paid.

Expert Verdict on Rise of Ymir

I've put a fair few sessions through Rise of Ymir now, and as a high-volatility slot fan it does scratch that itch. The visuals and soundtrack sell the Norse theme well, but it is the interplay between sticky Ymir wilds, respins and the Megamultiplier that keeps me engaged. You can grind through long stretches of nothing, yet one good sequence with stacked multipliers quickly wipes away a lot of those quieter spells.

For my money, Rise of Ymir suits players who enjoy aggressive maths models and are happy to chase rare, explosive hits over steady line wins. The headline 15,000x potential feels realistic given how the multipliers stack, especially in Fury of Ymir and Fall of Ymir, but you do need patience and a sensible stake size. I always check the RTP version on the paytable first, then settle in for a swingy ride.

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