Yggdrasil Gaming returns to one of its best-known slot formulas, rolling out a sequel that keeps the chaos familiar while stretching the action further than before.
A Familiar Beast With a Bigger Bite
Raptor 2 DoubleMax is the follow-up to the 2021 original, sticking with the prehistoric jungle theme and the DoubleMax system that made the first game click with players. This time, the studio adds new layers to keep spins alive longer and push win potential higher. The release also carries some internal weight, acting as the first title built using Yggdrasil’s new Game in a Box framework and the opening act in its freshly launched Legends series.
The slot keeps a high-volatility profile and runs on cascading wins paired with a growing multiplier. It starts on a 5×3 grid with 243 ways to win, then expands during bonus play to a towering 5×7 layout offering 16,807 ways. Bets range from €0.10 to €10 per spin, subject to local rules.
How DoubleMax Drives the Action
At the center of the game sits the DoubleMax multiplier. Each time a cascade produces another win, the multiplier doubles, starting at x1. Winning symbols vanish, a Wild drops into one of the empty spots, and new symbols fall into place to keep the chain going.
In the base game, the multiplier resets once a spin ends without a win. Free Spins work differently. Once triggered, the multiplier stays active for the entire bonus round, building through every successful cascade. The cap sits at a hefty x2,048, which can turn long chains into serious payouts when combined with the expanding grid.
Four dinosaur symbols lead the paytable, handing out between 1x and 3x the bet for five matching icons. Card suits fill the lower end, paying up to 0.4x for five of a kind. Wilds cover all regular paying symbols and are key to keeping cascades alive.
Free Spins, Reel Growth, and Bonus Buys
Free Spins trigger when three or more Scatters land. Three Scatters unlock five spins on the 5×3 grid, four Scatters award fifteen spins on a 5×5 layout, and five Scatters jump straight to fifteen spins on the full 5×7 grid. Scatter payouts are fixed and don’t interact with the multiplier.
During Free Spins, extra Scatters can activate Reel Expansion, adding two rows at a time until the grid hits its seven-row limit. Landing five Scatters inside the feature also grants one extra Free Spin. After paying their instant prize, Scatters disappear and trigger a cascade without adding Wilds or boosting the multiplier.
Players in certain regions can skip the wait using Buy Bonus options. Three choices are available, priced at 80x, 240x, or 880x the bet, each offering different reel sizes and spin counts.
A Launch With Bigger Meaning for Yggdrasil
Beyond the gameplay, the release marks a technical step forward for Yggdrasil Gaming. Game in a Box is designed to speed up development while keeping quality consistent, and the Legends series will revisit proven titles from the studio’s back catalogue.
Creative director Ricardo Viana described the sequel as a chance to go larger without losing what players liked about the original. While the studio leans into bigger reels and longer bonus sessions, the core DoubleMax feel remains intact.
Raptor 2 DoubleMax sticks close to its roots visually, with dense jungle backdrops and animated dinosaur symbols scaled to fit the larger grids. The slot runs smoothly on desktop and mobile, offering an RTP of up to 97%, with lower settings available. For players who enjoyed the first Raptor, this sequel keeps the same teeth while giving it more room to bite.
