Valley of the Dead

Valley of the Dead

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Valley of the Dead is a slot game that takes you on a spine-tingling adventure through ancient tombs shrouded in mystery. Symbols inspired by long-lost relics and undead guardians fill the reels, while atmospheric music heightens the eerie setting. As you spin, suspense mounts with every turn, unlocking shadowy features such as expanding wilds and hidden bonus rounds. Daring explorers may uncover secret surprises guarded by mummies and pharaohs risen from their eternal slumber. With immersive graphics and a gripping theme, Valley of the Dead invites you to uncover treasures long buried beneath the sands of time.

Gameplay Overview

Valley of the Dead is an online video slot from Yggdrasil that is played on 5 reels and 5 rows. The game offers up to 3,125 ways to win, with wins awarded for landing three or more matching symbols on consecutive reels starting from the leftmost column. Symbols consist of four high-value Mythology Characters and six lower-value token symbols. Certain reel positions are initially covered by BoltLock blockers, each marked with a Skull, which prevent those positions from being used until destroyed through game play.

  • Provider: Yggdrasil
  • Reels: 5
  • Minimum bet: £0.10
  • Maximum bet: £5

Understanding Ways to Win

  • The game offers between 45 and 3,125 possible ways to win. Matches must appear on at least three successive reels, starting from the left.
  • If a reel contains more than one instance of a winning symbol, each additional symbol multiplies the win. For example, if the first reel shows 2 symbols, the second reel 3, and the third reel 2, the win is calculated as a 3-of-a-kind with a multiplier of 2×3×2=12x.
  • Payouts for combinations of three, four, and five identical symbols are detailed in the paytable, accessible in the game menu.
  • Any wins formed by different symbol combinations on separate ways are combined. Only the highest win per way is paid.

BoltLock Blockers and Symbol Collection

At the start of regular spins, 12 BoltLock blockers cover 12 reel positions. Landing a winning combination releases white Skulls from each winning symbol, destroying one blocker each. Once all BoltLock blockers are cleared, the game introduces new mechanics: white Skulls on winning symbols turn into either red or blue Skulls, which are collected for specific features. Following the end of a respin sequence, total winnings are added to the player’s balance, and the BoltLock blockers reset to their positions on the reels.

Respins Feature

Each winning spin triggers a respin, and these continue as long as new winning combinations appear. All respins are played using the same stake as the activating spin.

Extra Lives Mechanic

When all BoltLock blockers are destroyed, one extra life is immediately awarded. Red Skulls, collected from winning warm-coloured symbols, contribute to the extra lives feature. For every five red Skulls collected, one additional life is granted. Extra lives allow for an additional respin if a non-winning spin occurs; each activation consumes one life. When no more lives remain and no winning combinations appear, the respin cycle ends.

Win Multipliers

Following the removal of all BoltLock blockers, blue Skulls will appear from winning cold-coloured symbols. Every five blue Skulls collected increase the win multiplier by one. Any new multipliers are applied to the win of the subsequent respin after they’re earned, not to the spin on which the multiplier was achieved. When no further wins occur and there are no remaining extra lives, the overall win is calculated and added to the balance.

Rounding of Wins

If the payout for a symbol results in a fraction of a cent (such as 0.024), payouts are rounded to the nearest whole cent. When a win is exactly halfway between two amounts (for example, 2.5), the value will be rounded to the nearest even cent; for example, 1.5, 3.5, 5.5, etc., are rounded up, while 0.5, 2.5, 4.5, etc., are rounded down. The final session win is the rounded sum of all individual wins.

Game Interface

  • Menu – Opens the game menu.
  • Balance – Displays the player's account balance.
  • Cash Bet – Shows the current wager amount.
  • Win Field – Indicates the win from the latest spin.
  • Spin Button – Initiates a new spin. Changes to a stop button during spinning. On desktop, the space bar can also be used to spin.
  • Mute – Mutes or unmutes the game.

Game Menu Options

  • Paytable – Shows payouts and descriptions of all features.
  • Settings – Allows adjustment of game settings.
  • Game Rules – Explains all rules of play.
  • Game History – Provides access to recent spins with replay functionality.

The layout and details of the game panel and menu may vary slightly depending on jurisdiction.

Return to Player (RTP)

  • The expected payback is calculated over a significant number of spins for many participants and is not influenced by player choices.
  • The RTP value is displayed within the game.

Randomisation

  • The outcomes of each spin are determined by a certified random number generator, ensuring equal probability for all results. For more information, contact the game provider.

Additional Details

  • If game play is interrupted, the current round may be replayed by restarting within 24 hours. After this, any winnings are automatically credited. Skipping the replay option results in immediate crediting of any win.
  • If further assistance is needed, contact the support team of your gaming website.
  • In the event of a malfunction, all wagers and payouts affected are voided and bets refunded.
  • This is version 1 of the game rules. Previous versions are available upon request from the provider.

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*All values (Bet Levels, Maximum Wins etc.) mentioned in relation to this slot game are subject to change at any time. Game features mentioned may not be available in some jurisdictions.