Valley of the Dead

The Valley of the Dead slot transports players to an ancient Egyptian tomb, where mysterious symbols and immersive sound effects create an atmospheric gaming experience. Encounter intriguing features such as expanding wilds and free spins, all set amidst swirling sands and secret chambers shrouded in legend.

Game Overview

Valley of the Dead is a video slot developed by Yggdrasil, featuring 5 reels and 5 rows. The game offers up to 3,125 ways to win. Players can place bets ranging from a minimum of £0.10 up to a maximum of £5 per spin. There are 10 standard symbols, including 4 high-paying Mythology Characters and 6 low-paying tokens. Only combinations of 3 or more identical symbols in consecutive columns from the left result in a winning outcome. Additionally, there are BoltLock blockers, depicted as skull-marked indents, which occupy certain reel positions and must be destroyed for enhanced features.

Ways to Win and Symbol Mechanics

The game provides between 45 and 3,125 ways to win. Wins are achieved when the same symbol appears on three, four, or five consecutive reels from the leftmost reel.
If a reel contains more than one of the winning symbol, the total win for that combination is multiplied accordingly. For example, a combination of 2 matching symbols on the first reel, 3 on the second, and 2 on the third equates to a 2 × 3 × 2 = 12x multiplier for a three-of-a-kind win.
Payouts for 3, 4, and 5 matching symbols are listed in the paytable, accessible from within the game.
All coinciding wins across multiple ways are added together. Only the highest winning combination per way is paid.

BoltLock Blockers and Their Destruction

In the base game, 12 BoltLock blockers with a skull icon cover 12 different reel positions. When a winning combination occurs, each winning symbol triggers a white Skull that destroys one BoltLock blocker for each symbol involved in the win. Upon removing all BoltLock blockers, all subsequent white Skulls generated by wins transform into either red or blue Skulls, which are then gathered for additional features. After a sequence of spins with winnings ends, the win is credited to the balance and BoltLock blockers reset to the original 12 positions.

Respins Feature

Any spin resulting in a winning combination triggers a respin. Respins continue as long as new wins are formed. Each respin uses the same bet level as the initial triggering spin. After the respin sequence, total winnings are added to the player's balance and the BoltLock blockers are restored.

Extra Lives Feature

When all BoltLock blockers have been destroyed, the player receives 1 extra life. Red Skulls, which come from wins involving warm-coloured symbols, are incrementally collected for this feature. For every 5 red Skulls accumulated, an additional life is awarded. Extra lives are used to provide a respin when a spin would otherwise be a losing one. Each activation of an extra life expends 1 life. If there are no more wins and no extra lives remaining, the respin streak ends.

Win Multipliers Feature

After all BoltLock blockers are destroyed, blue Skulls appear from wins with cold-coloured symbols and are collected towards increasing the win multiplier. Each set of 5 blue Skulls increases the multiplier by 1. Multipliers gained during the respin sequence are added after the corresponding win is awarded, and apply to the next respin rather than the spin that awarded the multiplier. The multiplier value is displayed near the Skull collection area. After the conclusion of respins and use of any extra lives, the total win is credited to the player's balance.

Rounding of Wins

If a payout calculation results in a fractional cent, the amount is fairly rounded to the nearest full cent. For instance, 0.024 rounds down to 0.02, while 0.048 rounds up to 0.05. In those rare cases where the value is precisely between two rounding points (such as 2.5), rounding is directed to the nearest even number—values ending in 1.5, 3.5, 5.5, etc., round up, while 0.5, 2.5, 4.5, etc., round down. The game session's total payout is the rounded sum of all individual wins, as determined by the paytable.

Game Interface

Menu – Opens and closes the main game menu.
Balance – Displays the current player balance.
Cash Bet – Indicates the current stake per spin.
Win Field – Shows winnings from the most recent spin.
Spin Button – Initiates a spin of the reels and can also be used as a stop button during a spin. On desktop, pressing the space bar also spins the reels in selected markets.
Mute – Toggles game audio on or off.

Game Menu Options

Paytable – Shows symbol values and details about game features and payout structure.
Settings – Allows access to various game configuration options.
Game Rules – Provides detailed rules and explanations for the game.
Game History – Lists recent spins with replay functionality available.

Note: The appearance of the game panel and menu can vary depending on jurisdiction.

Return to Player

The return to player reflects the average payback based on a large volume of spins by numerous players over time and cannot be influenced by any strategy.
The RTP is viewable within the game.

Randomisation

Every spin outcome is determined by a certified random number generator, ensuring an equal chance for all possible results. For further information, contact the game provider.

Additional Information

If play is interrupted, the current game round may be resumed after restarting the game within 24 hours. After that period, winnings are automatically credited to the account. If the player chooses not to replay, any win from that round is added to their balance immediately.
For issues unresolved by the replay function, please contact the support team of your online gaming service provider.
In the event of any technical malfunction affecting hardware or software, all involved bets and payouts are voided and bets will be refunded.
This is version 1 of the game rules. To request earlier versions, please contact the game provider.