Yggdrasil the Tree of Life Basics
Yggdrasil the Tree of Life is an online slot game created by Microgaming. This online slot contains 5 reels and 243 ways to win in place of the standard slot game paylines, as well as a unique theme centered on Yggdrasil the Tree of Life from Norse Mythology, which is mentioned in many ancient Norse manuscripts.
This game’s main special feature is the innovative Yggdrasil bonus feature that contains 3 separate levels, in which players can claim random cash prizes. Advancing to the final level of the bonus game is guaranteed. Additionally, the All Pays feature counts winning combinations on the reels from any direction, helping to create more wins with every spin.
Graphics and Setting
The game is set on a breathtaking background of sky that consists of two parts, a star-filled night sky to the left and a glowing orange sunrise sky to the right. Above and forming the reels is a massive leafy tree, which is Yggdrasil the Tree of Life itself. The tree’s roots extend to the bottom of the screen to form the pay table, which appears as though it resides underground. The graphics of Yggdrasil the Tree of Life online slot are detailed and richly coloured, and the symbols in the game all relate to Norse mythology and nature, including a number of forest-dwelling animals and traditional-style intricate carved patterns for added authenticity.
Scatter Symbol
The game’s scatter symbol is the ‘Yggdrasil the Tree of Life’ game logo. Landing 3 or more of these logo scatters anywhere on the reels will activate the Yggdrasil bonus feature.
Reel Symbols
On the reels of Yggdrasil the Tree of Life are a selection of theme-related symbols, including deer, snakes, squirrels and eagles. There is also a fierce-looking Norse warrior and playing card symbols 9, 10, J, Q, K and A, which are designed in different colours and backed by matching Norse carvings.
The eagle symbol is the game’s highest paying symbol, and will award a jackpot of 15,000 credits when 5 of these symbols appear on consecutive reels.
Wild Symbol
The Norse warrior serves as the Yggdrasil the Tree of Life wild symbol, which can substitute all other symbols in the game with the exception of the scatter symbol.
Yggdrasil Bonus Feature
The Yggdrasil bonus feature consists of 3 levels, each of which is played similarly. The first level is the Roots level. Players must pick from 10 symbols displayed on the screen to reveal random cash prizes, until the ‘Next’ symbol is revealed. This symbol will transfer players to the next level in the bonus mobile poker Australia game.
The second level is the Trunk level. This bonus level is played in the same manner as the first, and once again, selecting the ‘Next’ symbol will advance players to the third and final Yggdrasil bonus round with their winnings from the first 2 levels.
The third and last level in the Yggdrasil bonus feature is the Branches level. In this level, players will also select symbols to reveal a third lot of cash prizes. Selecting the ‘Collect’ symbol will return players to the base game with their winnings from the bonus feature.