Play Valley of the Gods in New Zealand

Valley of the Gods is a Yggdrasil online pokie built around an expanding Egyptian temple grid. Valley of the Gods launched on 24 August 2017 and starts with only 45 active ways in a 1-3-5-3-1 formation. Winning spins remove blockers, award respins and can unlock extra lives plus an increasing multiplier.

Valley of the Gods Game Overview

Valley of the Gods fits five reels into a five-row frame while covering 12 positions with scarab blocks. Valley of the Gods opens those spaces during a successful respin chain, progressively changing the number of active symbol routes. Clearing every block produces a full grid and 3,125 ways to win.

Valley of the Gods has no conventional free-spins round. Valley of the Gods instead links its principal features to wins in the base game, with every winning outcome awarding another spin without a new wager. The sequence continues until a losing respin appears and no life is available.

Valley of the Gods Key Game Details

Valley of the Gods is defined by these verified details:

• Developer: Yggdrasil
• Release date: 24 August 2017
• Game type: Video slot / online pokie
• Theme: Ancient Egypt
• Maximum frame: Five reels by five rows
• Starting active shape: 1-3-5-3-1
• Starting ways: 45
• Maximum ways: 3,125
• Blocked positions: 12
• Core features: Respins, Destroying Blockers, Lives and Win Multipliers
• Traditional free spins: None
• RTP at Wildz: 94.00%
• Volatility at Wildz: 6.7/10, medium
• Demo mode: Available
• Mobile version: Available

Valley of the Gods is listed by Wildz with a 94.00% RTP, a medium volatility score and demo access. Valley of the Gods may have version-specific settings, so the active information panel should be checked for the precise paytable, limits and mathematical configuration.

How Does Valley of the Gods Work?

Valley of the Gods forms wins with matching symbols across adjacent reels from the left. Valley of the Gods uses active positions as ways rather than requiring matches to sit on one fixed line. The number of possible routes grows when scarab blockers are removed from the surrounding spaces.

Valley of the Gods converts each win into a free respin within the same paid game cycle. Valley of the Gods also removes blockers according to the winning symbols and holds the opened area for the rest of that chain. A larger set of ways provides more potential routes but does not promise that the following respin will win.

Valley of the Gods Winning Respins

Valley of the Gods awards one respin whenever the reels produce a qualifying win. Valley of the Gods can repeat this process through consecutive wins, allowing the same initial wager to drive an extended piece of pokies action. The accumulated result is settled after the entire sequence finishes.

Valley of the Gods normally stops the chain on the first non-winning respin. Valley of the Gods can continue beyond that point only if the player has unlocked and retained an extra life. Respins are generated by the game rules and cannot be guaranteed through stake changes, timing or previous outcomes.

Valley of the Gods Expanding Ways

Valley of the Gods begins with 12 blockers surrounding its narrow starting shape. Valley of the Gods releases scarabs from symbols involved in a win, and those scarabs destroy covered positions before the next respin. Each opened space increases the playable area during the active sequence.

Valley of the Gods reaches its full five-by-five form after every blocker has been removed. Valley of the Gods then displays 3,125 ways to win, compared with 45 at the start. The expansion resets when the sequence ends, so clearing the area once gives no advantage to a later paid round.

Valley of the Gods Extra Lives and Multiplier

Valley of the Gods starts its advanced feature state with one extra life and a 2x multiplier once the grid is fully open. Valley of the Gods then directs coloured scarabs from winning symbols into red and blue collections. Both counters apply only while the current respin chain remains active.

Valley of the Gods awards one extra life per five red scarabs and adds 1x to the win multiplier per five blue scarabs. Valley of the Gods spends a life to revive the sequence after a losing respin, while the multiplier increases feature wins. Neither collection affects the random outcome of future paid spins after the feature resets.

Valley of the Gods RTP

Valley of the Gods carries a 94.00% RTP in the MGA configuration listed by Wildz. Valley of the Gods RTP measures the designed long-term return across a very large volume of play. It cannot show what one player will receive over a short run of spins or respins.

Valley of the Gods can be supplied under more than one return configuration. Valley of the Gods players should check the percentage shown inside the loaded game before risking real funds. The RTP remains a theoretical average and is not changed by a recent grid clear, multiplier increase or losing streak.

Valley of the Gods Volatility

Valley of the Gods has a Wildz volatility rating of 6.7/10, placing it in the medium category. Valley of the Gods may produce quick base-round endings as well as longer feature chains in which many positions open. The score describes the distribution of results built into the game rather than a schedule for wins.

Valley of the Gods does not become more likely to pay because several unsuccessful rounds have occurred. Valley of the Gods generates each paid game cycle independently. Players should set time and spending limits that remain suitable when the expanding-grid feature ends early.

Valley of the Gods Maximum Win

Valley of the Gods is listed by Yggdrasil with a maximum cash win of €580,000 for the provider’s published version. Valley of the Gods may display another currency and version-specific settings when opened through a New Zealand account. The current in-game information should therefore be used to confirm the applicable upper limit.

Valley of the Gods requires unusually favourable expanded ways, respins and multiplier growth to approach its technical ceiling. Valley of the Gods does not guarantee a large result after the full grid opens. An extra life extends the current attempt but cannot determine the symbols that land next.

How to Play Valley of the Gods in New Zealand

Valley of the Gods play starts by checking the rules and paytable, selecting an available wager and pressing spin. Valley of the Gods evaluates the active ways and automatically awards any resulting respin, blocker removal or advanced feature. The ways counter and side collections show the sequence’s current state.

Valley of the Gods players should verify the loaded RTP and set affordable limits before using real money. Valley of the Gods outcomes remain random regardless of whether the last pokie round expanded to the full grid. Players must be at least 18 years old for online casino gambling under the current regulatory framework.

Can You Play Valley of the Gods on Mobile?

Yes, Valley of the Gods appears in the Wildz mobile and desktop catalogues. Valley of the Gods scales its reels, blockers, ways display and scarab collections for compatible smartphones and tablets. Its respin and multiplier mechanics remain unchanged across supported devices.

Valley of the Gods normally opens through a mobile browser without a separate app download. Valley of the Gods performance may vary with the device, software and connection. Playing online pokies on mobile does not alter the RTP or improve the chance of extending a respin chain.

Can You Play Valley of the Gods for Free?

Yes, Valley of the Gods has demo play enabled at Wildz. Valley of the Gods demo mode uses virtual credits to demonstrate the 45-way starting shape, expanding grid, extra lives and multipliers. Virtual wins cannot be withdrawn or converted into cash.

Valley of the Gods free play can be used to understand how blocker removal changes the board. Valley of the Gods demo results do not predict later real-money outcomes, because every new game cycle is randomly generated. Switching modes should be accompanied by clear deposit, spend and time limits.

Valley of the Gods in New Zealand

Valley of the Gods is listed in the Wildz New Zealand catalogue for both desktop and mobile play. Valley of the Gods account use remains subject to age checks, operator terms and the online casino rules in force. The game itself retains the same core expanding-ways structure on either device.

Valley of the Gods is being offered while New Zealand moves through a staged online casino licensing transition. The Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 came into force on 1 May 2026. Operators that provided services before that date may continue during the transition until 1 December 2026, while the full licensed regime is expected in 2027.

New Zealand Rules for Valley of the Gods

Valley of the Gods real-money play falls within the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 framework. Valley of the Gods players must be at least 18 years old, and the Department of Internal Affairs is implementing the new regulatory and licensing system. Player-protection and operator requirements are being introduced in stages.

Valley of the Gods players are currently in the transition period applying on 22 September 2026. Valley of the Gods operators that do not qualify to continue after 1 December 2026 must leave the market, while qualifying applicants can proceed through the licensing process. The fully licensed system is expected to operate during 2027.

FAQs

Who released Valley of the Gods?

This video slot was created by software provider Yggdrasil.

Can you explain the 'Lives' feature?

This is activated whenever all 12 blockers are cleared, prompting 5 Scarabs to grant you one extra life. Your extra life can then be used to reactivate your last Respins round as a second chance feaure.

Does the game offer Wild symbols?

No, it doesn't, but this is counterbalanced by the four compelling bonus features.