October 3, 2022 3 min read

Yggdrasil and ReelPlay Launch Arctic Sorcerer Gigablox

Leading online gaming content publisher Yggdrasil has partnered with Infinity Reels creator ReelPlay for the release of a fresh Bad Dingo slot. The new game features a mystical theme and incorporates Yggdrasil’s popular Gigablox game mechanic along with the advanced GATI technology.  

Arctic Sorcerer Gigablox Metrics Overview

  • Reels: 6
  • Rows: 5
  • Paylines: 50
  • RTP: 96.2%
  • Hit Freq: 33.7%
  • Max Win: 4,720x
  • Volatility: Medium
  • Min/Max Bet: 0.50-50 

Go Treasure Hunting Wih the Arctic SOrcerer in the Frozen Arctic 

The action on the 6×5 grid is placed in the frozen Arctic, in a mystical land packed with magical creatures and treasures that are out of this world. The almighty Arctic Sorcerer is the main character and his mission is to try to release his pet companions and treasures from the arctic ice. Help the sorcerer accomplish his goal and set his wolves, deer, owls, or beloved gemstones free by blasting all the ice. Once you are done, it’s time to wait for your own reward. From time to time, the mighty Sorcerer is seen setting some Wild symbols free on the grid. In return, this automatically brings players extra chances of spinning the reels and blasting even more ice.

With the help of the GigaBlox game mechanic, players see their symbols delivered from 2×2 to 5×5. Soon after landing, the symbols split into standard-sized symbols, creating potentially bigger wins in the game. 

Watch Out for the Arctic Blast & Free Spins Mode!

The Arctic Blast is the new slot’s main feature. It can be engaged randomly while playing the base game. The game also has Free Spins mode, where the sorcerer can alter the reels with the help of the Mystery GigaBlox feature. This means Mystery Gigablox symbols are added to the reels, only to later turn into wild symbols, scatters, gems, or mystical animals. 

Landing a minimum of five scatter symbols brings players between five and 15 free spins. While still in Free Spins mode, players can see the wild symbols take the role of multipliers of x2 and above, while triggering as many as 80 free spins. O get two extra free spins, a player must land at least give wolds while still in Free Spins mode. Up to 20 wilds can be scooped up by players. 

Yggdrasil’s head of product & programs Stuart McCarthy spoke about the addition of another GigaBlox game to their YG Masters portfolio as a “great” accomplishment that emphasizes the popularity of the brand’s proprietary mechanic. McCarthy also called the new slot Arctic “a great creation by Bad Dingo” that is expected to trigger an exciting gaming experience with its excellent win potential. ReelPlay’s chief executive officer explained that ReelPlay was “delighted to enable Bad Dingo’s latest creation to market.” 

This is not Yggdrasil and ReelPlay’s first collaboration that involves the release of a Gigablox slot. At the beginning of August, the two partnered for the release of Monsters VS Gigablox by Hot Rise Games, a slot that incorporates the Gigablox game engagement mechanic. During the same month, Yggdrasil sealed a deal with Northern Lights for the launch of Prized Pets Gigablox, a petshop-themed game featuring the GEM Gigablox game mechanic with supersized symbols on every spin.

After finishing her master's in publishing and writing, Melanie began her career as an online editor for a large gaming blog and has now transitioned over towards the iGaming industry. She helps to ensure that our news pieces are written to the highest standard possible under the guidance of senior management.

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