The 2020 sequel keeps the premise of the original and rebuilds the mechanic underneath it. Instead of a fixed grid with blocked positions, Valley of the Gods 2 uses six reels of unequal height arranged as an inverted pyramid, and wins make it physically larger. The ways count runs from 240 to 20,160, and fully opening the grid is what starts the bonus.
Game facts
| Provider | Yggdrasil |
|---|---|
| Released | 2020 |
| Grid | 6 reels, inverted pyramid |
| Starting shape | 1-2-3-4-5-2 |
| Fully expanded | 3-4-5-6-7-8 |
| Ways to win | 240 at the start, up to 20,160 expanded |
| RTP | 96.3% per Yggdrasil's specification |
| Volatility | Medium to high, 71 out of 100 on Yggdrasil's scale |
| Hit rate | 17.7% |
| Max win | ×5,481 your stake |
| Bet range | 0.10 to 100, or 0.25 to 125 depending on the casino |
| Buy feature | None |
Payout rates and bet limits are set by the operator rather than fixed by the game. The figures above are the studio's base configuration. Open the game's info panel inside your casino and confirm them before depositing. Bet limits in particular vary between two different configurations for this title.
One practical note before you deposit. Sneket takes real money, but the game balance runs in dollars or euros at the moment and rupee play is still being added. The minimum stake works out at 0.20 in either currency. Casinos that already offer an INR balance are marked as such on their own pages.
How the game works
A pyramid rather than a rectangle
Six reels of unequal height arranged as an inverted pyramid, starting at 1-2-3-4-5-2 and expanding toward 3-4-5-6-7-8. The ways count goes from 240 to 20,160 across that range, an eighty four fold increase in what can pay.
You will occasionally see 21,160 quoted in slot catalogues. That is a typo that has been copied between sites for years. The arithmetic of the expanded grid gives exactly 20,160.
The grid opens through play
Wins expand the reels rather than simply paying. Each expansion adds height to one or more columns, which adds ways, which makes the next win more likely, which expands further. The sequence feeds itself until a spin fails to pay.
The first game did something similar by destroying blockers on a fixed five by five field. The sequel replaces that with genuine growth, and the difference in feel is larger than it sounds: the first game unlocks what was always there, this one builds something bigger.
Full expansion is the bonus trigger
Reveal the entire grid and the bonus round begins, carrying three separate counters: multipliers, lives, and Wild Reels. The last of those is new to the sequel and did not exist in the original.
With a hit rate of 17.7 per cent, roughly one spin in six pays something, which is high enough to keep expansion sequences starting regularly. Reaching full expansion is a different matter, and that gap is where the medium to high volatility lives.
What it does not have
- No buy feature, so the bonus has to be reached by expanding the grid.
- No traditional free spins round separate from the expansion mechanic.
- No progressive jackpot.
Yggdrasil kept the sequel consistent with the original on this point. Both games put everything in the base game and neither lets you pay to skip ahead.
Who the game suits
Good for
- Players who liked the first game and want the idea taken further
- Anyone who prefers a high hit rate over long dry runs
- Sessions where watching a mechanic develop is part of the appeal
Not for
- Players who want a conventional free spins round
- Anyone who finds variable grid shapes hard to read
- Small balances, since reaching full expansion takes time
Valley of the Gods 2 against the alternatives
| Slot | Provider | RTP | Max win | Buy feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Gods 2 | Yggdrasil | 96.3% | ×5,481 | No |
| Valley of the Gods | Yggdrasil | 96.20% | 580,000 coins | No |
| Juicy Fruits | Pragmatic Play | 96.52% | ×5,000 | Yes, ×100 |
| Blue Wizard | Playtech | 96.50% | ×2,880 | No |
The sequel edges the original on published rate and states its ceiling in the conventional way. Whether it is the better game depends on which mechanic appeals: unlocking a fixed field, or growing a variable one.
Where to play Valley of the Gods 2
Yggdrasil titles are carried by fewer casinos than the largest suppliers, and the sequel is stocked less widely than the original. Sneket runs both in its 6.5 MB app.
Other casinos with the game
Playing the free demo first
The demo is worth using here specifically to see how far the grid usually gets. Full expansion is the bonus trigger, and knowing roughly how often a sequence reaches it changes how you read a session.
If you have played the original, spend ten minutes on each back to back. The two mechanics look similar in a screenshot and feel quite different in play.
Bonuses and this game
Game weighting. Slots normally count 100 per cent toward wagering, and with no buy feature there is no paid-entry clause.
Bet limits vary by configuration. This title ships with two different ranges, 0.10 to 100 and 0.25 to 125, and the casino picks. Check which one your lobby uses before setting a stake against a bonus cap.
Studio availability. Yggdrasil has narrower distribution than the largest suppliers. If a bonus lists eligible games by studio, confirm Yggdrasil is included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Valley of the Gods 2?
96.3 per cent according to Yggdrasil's own specification. Operators can configure payout and limits, so confirm the figure in the game's info panel inside your casino.
How many ways to win does it have?
240 at the starting shape of 1-2-3-4-5-2, rising to 20,160 when the grid is fully expanded to 3-4-5-6-7-8. Some catalogues list 21,160, which is a long-standing typo; the grid arithmetic gives 20,160.
How is it different from the first game?
The original uses a fixed five by five grid with twelve blocked positions that wins destroy. The sequel uses six reels of variable height that genuinely grow, and it adds Wild Reels to the bonus round.
What triggers the bonus?
Fully revealing the grid. The bonus then runs three counters at once: multipliers, lives and Wild Reels. There is no buy feature, so it has to be reached through play.
What is the maximum win?
5,481 times your stake. Unlike the first game, which quotes its ceiling in coins, the sequel states it as a stake multiple.
What are the bet limits?
Either 0.10 to 100 or 0.25 to 125 depending on how the casino configured the game. Both ranges exist in the wild, so check your lobby rather than assuming.
This material is for information purposes only. The editors do not encourage participation in gambling. Online money gaming is prohibited in India as of May 1, 2026; check the current legislation of your region before registering with any platform. Payout rates and bet limits are set by the operator and may differ from the studio's base configuration. 18+.
