Studio Profile
About Yggdrasil
From 3D Cinema to GIGA Mechanics
Yggdrasil was founded in Malta in 2013 by Fredrik Elmqvist, who had previously led NetEnt. The studio’s early titles — Joker Millions, Golden Grimoire — prioritised cinematic 3D visual production that pushed against the flat graphic design standard at the time. As the industry caught up on visual quality, Yggdrasil shifted its differentiation toward proprietary mechanical systems.
The GIGA mechanics toolkit launched around 2019-2020: GigaBlox (oversized symbol clusters), GigaRise (rising symbol rows), and SplitWays (a Megaways variant developed in-house) function as a modular mechanic library applied across multiple titles. The system allows players familiar with one GIGA title to intuit how others in the range behave, building transferable literacy across the catalogue.
YG Masters
The YG Masters programme functions similarly to Relax Gaming’s partner platform — independent studios develop games that Yggdrasil distributes under its technical and commercial infrastructure. Studios including ReelPlay, Jade Rabbit, and others have released titles through the programme. This extends Yggdrasil’s effective catalogue well beyond its in-house development volume, making the brand appear across casino lobbies more frequently than the in-house count alone would support.
Signature Mechanics
GigaBlox
GIGABLOX™ — 2×2 SYMBOL
Editorial Assessment
Our Scores
Excellent
Editor’s Verdict
Yggdrasil's GIGA mechanics and visual production standards are tier-one across the board — the YG Masters programme gives the platform unusual breadth for a studio of its size.
Full Catalog
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Common Questions
Yggdrasil — FAQ
Yggdrasil has over 100 games in its portfolio, spanning video slots, live casino, and other verticals. The slot catalogue alone accounts for the majority of titles.
The average RTP across Yggdrasil slots is approximately 96.1%. Individual game RTPs range from around 94% on lower-end titles to 97% on their most competitive releases. Always check the specific game’s paytable for the certified RTP.
Yggdrasil is best known for its use of GigaBlox. These mechanics define many of their highest-profile releases and are a key reason players seek out their catalogue specifically.
Yggdrasil holds software supply licences issued by the MGA and the UKGC. These require regular third-party auditing of game mathematics, RNG certification, and responsible gambling compliance.
Yggdrasil was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Malta. The studio develops and licenses online casino content to regulated operators worldwide.
Yes. Most Yggdrasil slots are available in demo mode at licensed casinos that carry their catalogue. Demo play uses virtual credits and requires no real-money deposit at most casinos. Some titles may be region-restricted in demo mode.