Yggdrasil and HungryBear Unveil Spellbinding Slot Merlin’s Beard
Published on by Becky M.
Yggdrasil’s YG Masters programme partner, Hungrybear, has unveiled its latest slot game, Merlin’s Beard. Players embark on an immersive journey into a mystical realm where magic unfolds on the reels. Released on November 13, 2024, the slot features a 5-reel, 3-row setup with ten paylines and a max win of 10,000x the bet.
Merlin’s Beard Bonus Rounds
Merlin’s Beard introduces a customisable bonus round, where you select various free spins and modifiers. The options include:
- Five Free Spins with Colossal Wilds
- Ten Free Spins with Random Wilds
- Fifteen Free Spins with Colossal Symbols
- Twenty Free Spins with Multipliers
Alternatively, you can opt for the Mystery Choice, where a random combination is awarded.
Additionally, random modifiers can be awarded at the beginning of any spin. These include:
- Up to 9 wild symbols are added in random positions
- A colossal or colossal wild symbol is added to the reels.
- A multiplier worth 2x to 20x is added to your win.
A word from Yggdrasil
Merlin’s Beard is the fifth game developed by Hungrybear for the YG Masters program. It follows popular titles like Riches of Olympus, Mystic Magic, and Mayan Temple Riches.
The slot is powered by Yggdrasil’s GATI (Game Adaptation Tools & Interface) technology, which enables partners to use a preconfigured, regulation-ready, standardised development toolkit for rapid content production and distribution.
Zoe Bird, Head of Masters at Yggdrasil, commented on the release:
“Merlin’s Beard offers players a captivating slot experience, with enchanting bonus features and thrilling base game modifiers, making sure every spin is brimming with magical potential.”
“The game is another fantastic example of Hungrybear’s capabilities as a slot studio, and we are sure it will be a hit with a wide demographic of players due to its theme, high win potential and easy-to-understand mechanics.”
Joe Chamberlain, Product Lead at HungryBear, added:
“Merlin’s Beard transports players to a mystical world filled with charm, brought to life with high-quality artwork, an epic soundtrack, and a 12,000x max payout.
“We are especially pleased with the engaging and customisable free spins bonus and the variety of dynamic base game modifiers which keep players engaged throughout this spellbinding slot experience.”