Yggdrasil Gaming has released Raptor 2 DoubleMax, continuing the prehistoric-themed slot series that first appeared in 2021. The new title revisits the familiar jungle setting and central DoubleMax mechanic while introducing structural updates designed to extend play and increase potential outcomes. The sequel also represents two internal developments for the studio, as it serves as the first game built using Yggdrasil’s Game in a Box development framework and the debut entry in its newly launched Legends series.
Raptor 2 DoubleMax maintains a high-volatility profile and centers on cascading wins combined with a multiplier that increases through consecutive wins. The grid begins on a 5×3 layout, offering 243 ways to win, and can expand during bonus play to reach a 5×7 configuration with 16,807 possible winning combinations. Players can place bets ranging from €0.10 to €10 per spin, depending on jurisdiction.
Expanding Grid and Multiplier Mechanics
At the core of Raptor 2 DoubleMax sits the DoubleMax multiplier, a system that increases in value each time a cascade produces another win. After every winning combination, the game removes the contributing symbols, places a Wild symbol into one of the vacated positions, and allows new symbols to fall into place. Each successful cascade doubles the multiplier, beginning at x1.
In the base game, the multiplier resets once a spin fails to generate a win. During the Free Spins feature, however, the multiplier remains active for the entire bonus session and continues to grow across consecutive cascades. The multiplier can reach a maximum of x2,048, while overall win potential extends significantly when combined with expanding reels.
The slot uses four dinosaur symbols as higher-paying icons, awarding between 1x and 3x the bet for five matching symbols. Standard playing card symbols—clubs, diamonds, hearts, and spades—form the lower-paying range, paying between 0.3x and 0.4x the bet for five-of-a-kind wins. Wild symbols substitute for all regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations.
Free Spins and Bonus Purchase Options
Free Spins activate when three or more Scatter symbols land during base play. Three Scatters award five Free Spins on the 5×3 grid, four Scatters unlock fifteen Free Spins on a 5×5 grid, and five Scatters trigger fifteen Free Spins on the largest 5×7 layout. Scatter wins pay fixed values and do not interact with the DoubleMax multiplier.
During the Free Spins round, landing additional Scatters can trigger the Reel Expansion feature. When activated, the grid gains two extra rows until it reaches the maximum height of seven rows. If five Scatters appear during the feature, the game also awards one additional Free Spin. After paying their instant reward, Scatter symbols disappear and initiate a cascade without adding Wilds or increasing the multiplier.
In certain regions, Raptor 2 DoubleMax includes three Buy Bonus options. These allow players to enter the Free Spins feature instantly by paying either 80x, 240x, or 880x the bet, corresponding to different reel sizes and spin counts.
Development Milestones and Creative Direction
The release marks the first deployment of Yggdrasil’s Game in a Box system, a tool designed to streamline development and support scalable game creation. It also introduces the Legends series, which will focus on sequels and extensions of established titles from the provider’s catalogue.
Ricardo Viana, Executive Creative Director at Yggdrasil, said: “Raptor DoubleMax has long been one of our most iconic releases within the Yggdrasil Game Library. This made Raptor 2 DoubleMax the perfect choice to launch our new Legends series of games, and first to use our new GIAB development tool. Allowing us to craft a sequel that is both bigger & bolder than the original, without changing what made Raptor Doublemax such a player favorite.
Using GIAB, we focused on the key DoubleMax mechanic players enjoyed and intensified the experience into the bonus game, with expanding reels, free spins, soaring x4,096 max multiplier and relentless cascading action. Raptor 2 DoubleMax delivers the kind of high-energy experience players love while evolving the franchise in exciting new ways.”
Raptor 2 DoubleMax builds on the visual style of its predecessor, retaining detailed jungle scenery and animated dinosaur symbols while adjusting symbol scale to accommodate larger grids. The game supports desktop and mobile play and offers an RTP of up to 97%, with lower RTP configurations also available. As Yggdrasil continues to expand its portfolio, the sequel positions itself as a continuation of one of the provider’s most recognized mechanics.
