Yggdrasil Yggdrasil Gaming
A slot provider founded in 2013 by Fredrik Elmqvist, a former NetEnt CEO. Known for visually rich slots like Vikings Go Berzerk and Valley Of The Gods, the Gigablox and Splitz mechanics, and its external studio program "YG Masters".
| English | Yggdrasil Gaming |
|---|---|
| Classification | Providers |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Fredrik Elmqvist (former NetEnt CEO) |
| Headquarters | St Julian's, Malta |
| Offices | Poland, Sweden, Gibraltar |
| Licenses | UK UKGC, Malta MGA, Sweden, Romania, Gibraltar, Isle of Man |
| Regulated jurisdictions | 28+ |
| Security certification | ISO 27001 |
| Number of games | 260+ |
| Signature mechanics | Gigablox, Splitz, Multimax, Gigarise |
| Partner program | YG Masters (GATI framework) |
| Signature titles | Vikings Go Berzerk, Valley Of The Gods, Multiply |
| Official site | yggdrasilgaming.com |
Overview
Yggdrasil (Yggdrasil Gaming) is a slot developer founded in 2013 by Fredrik Elmqvist, a former NetEnt CEO. The company name comes from “Yggdrasil,” the world tree of Norse mythology. Its headquarters are in St. Julian’s, Malta, with offices in Poland, Sweden, and Gibraltar as well.
It has released more than 260 games so far and operates in more than 28 regulated jurisdictions. It holds licenses from the UK’s UKGC, Malta’s MGA, Sweden, Romania, Gibraltar, and the Isle of Man, and has also earned ISO 27001, the international information security standard. It made its name with cinematic graphics and its own reel mechanics.
Signature Mechanics
| Mechanic | Details |
|---|---|
| Gigablox | Giant symbol blocks from 2×2 up to 4×4 drop onto the reels to create big wins |
| Splitz | A mechanic where symbols split into several pieces, increasing the number of ways to win |
| MultiMAX | Yggdrasil’s own mechanic that grows the multiplier |
| GigaRise | Yggdrasil’s own mechanic where the reels expand upward |
YG Masters
YGG Masters is Yggdrasil’s partner program that supports external studios. By using “GATI,” the development framework Yggdrasil built, even small studios can release games through Yggdrasil’s distribution network and licenses. When Yggdrasil entered Germany in 2026, it also supplied games from partner studios such as Dreamspin, Black Cat Games, Iron Heart Games, Slightly Edge, and Raka Studio.
Technology and Tools
- iSENSE 2.0: Yggdrasil’s game engine for HTML5 gameplay.
- Phoenix: A backend system that handles risk management and fraud detection.
- BOOST: A tool that lets operators run promotions such as tournaments, missions, and prize drops.
Top slots
| Games | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Vikings Go Berzerk | Yggdrasil’s flagship: the Vikings series |
| Valley Of The Gods | Flagship Egyptian-themed game |
| Multifly | Popular Games |
| Joker Millions | Progressive jackpot slot |
| Jackpot Raiders | Jackpot slots |
Latest news
In April 2026, Yggdrasil launched 106 slots in the German market through German operator Lottohelden. It sees the German online gaming market growing to as much as $10 billion by 2030 and treats it as a core market. It is also expanding into Eastern Europe, including Serbia and Bulgaria.
Founding background
Fredrik Elmqvist, who founded Yggdrasil, is a former chief executive of NetEnt. Drawing on his experience growing NetEnt into a global company, he started the new company in 2013 with the promise of “more innovative games.” The name Yggdrasil comes from the world tree in Norse mythology, which is why there are so many Viking and Norse mythology themed games.
Proprietary mechanics (GEM)
Yggdrasil calls the proprietary mechanics it reuses across multiple games “GEMs.”
| Mechanic | Method |
|---|---|
| Splitz | Symbols split into two or more, increasing the number of ways to win |
| GigaBlox | Giant symbols up to 4×4 in size drop in |
| MultiMax | Multiplier builds up with each win |
| DoubleMax | Multiplier doubles with each chain win |
| GigaRise | Reels expand upward and the number of ways increases |
These mechanics can also be used by YG Masters partner studios, so you often see them in other studios’ games released under the Yggdrasil name.
Operator tool BOOST
| Tools | Details |
|---|---|
| Free Spins | Operator awards free spins inside the game |
| Tournaments | Leaderboard tournaments |
| Missions | Rewards for completing goals |
| Prize Drops | Random instant prizes |
Yggdrasil also runs a “Game in a Box” platform that lets you build games without coding, and GATI, its HTML5 distribution platform. It supplies games to more than 180 operators and releases more than 20 new titles every year.
See more signature slots
| Games | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Vikings Go Berzerk | Flagship of the Vikings series, gets stronger as the rage meter fills |
| Valley Of The Gods | Egyptian theme, opens up the grid with respins |
| Raptor DoubleMax | Multiplier doubles with each chain |
| Multifly! MultiMax | Stacking multipliers |
| Lucky Neko Gigablox | Giant symbols |
| Joker Millions | Progressive jackpot network game |
Headquarters
Headquartered in St Julian's, Malta.