Hanzo’s Dojo

By Matthew Kennedy | Updated 10 June 2026

Yggdrasil Gaming are pretty much unstoppable at the moment, arguably the most Midas of touches in the whole iGaming industry, every slot that comes from this developer seems to be of the very highest of class, and their latest release is no different.Taking a different approach from anything we’ve seen from them before, Hanzo’s Dojo is based on the story of Samurai warrior Hattori Hanzo, who provides the venue for the ultimate ninja battle.

About the slot

With five reels and 25 paylines, Hanzo’s Dojo is playable from 25p to £125 a spin on all compatible desktop, mobile, and tablet devices.The dojo stands in the background of this predictably gorgeous looking slot, with symbols on the reels including various fighters including a ninja, a samurai, and more, while lower values include images of bonsai trees, and cranes as well as other themed imagery. The wild replaces all but the scatter to form winning combinations.This is a beautiful slot that brings its theme to life perfectly, as is the wont of Yggdrasil at this stage.

Gameplay

There is a mini set of reels above the main reel set that can trigger the Rooftop Slot where mystery symbols gain players access to the Free Spins feature with extra bonuses.You can also land three or more scatter symbols to trigger the Free Spins feature, which, if they include a dragon symbol, will add an extra spin and an extra feature.Features include Colossal symbols, multipliers, an entirely wild reel, extra spins, a win both ways mechanic, and more.Basically, this feature will not only give the chance for some nice big wins, it also does a solid job of ensuring you won’t get bored!Yggdrasil haven’t released a bad slot in a long time, and the skill and intricacy put into Hanzo’s Dojo is a clear reason why.

Matthew Kennedy

Co-founder & Technical Director at Play Cash Games

Matthew Kennedy co-founded Take Marketing Limited in 2008 alongside Becky Mosley and has worked in the UK online gambling industry ever since. He runs the technical side of the operation, building and maintaining the platforms that power Play Cash Games and the wider Take Marketing portfolio.

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Over 17 years in the industry, Matt has worked directly with affiliate platforms, casino operators, and software providers. He has seen the market move from desktop Flash slots to mobile-first HTML5, lived through every iteration of UK Gambling Commission rules, and built the systems that keep our coverage compliant as regulation evolves. He has a particular interest in responsible gambling tooling and player-fund safety — the parts of the industry most people do not see but that matter most.

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