Play Vikings Slot Machine For Free

If you’re anything like us, the wait for the next season of Vikings has been slowly eating away at your sanity. The show quickly took off in popularity when it came out, and it didn’t take long for the story of Ragnar Lothbrok and his heirs to become popular once again.

If you need to get your Vikings fix, and you’ve rewatched the whole series already, have no fear – as NetEnt has prepared a treat for you in the shape of an official, licensed Vikings video slots. The game offers gamblers several bonuses – the first of which is the Hotspot, which exists on the third reel and allows a quick and easy way to clear Viking symbols.

There’s also Raid Spins, which act as free spins, expand the playing field and add more Hotspots. Finally, at random times, a shield wall will appear, replacing part of the reels with mystery icons. Symbols include playing card icons, as well as the four main members of the Vikings cast. Special symbols include a large shield, which activates the Raid Spins.

Developer

If you’ve ever played a video slot in your life, odds are, you know who NetEnt are. The studio was formed all the way back in 1996, and are slowly approaching twenty-three years in the business. As such, it’s no surprise that this gambling giant continues to reign undisputed.

NetEnt pushes innovations forward, intent on staying ahead of the curve. Starburst and Gonzo’s Quest are both showcases of the originality the developers had, and are titles still being played actively to this day. And while not all of their experiments work out, all their games have high quality visuals, cool animations and that ever familiar and all too important NetEnt polish to make them stand out from the crowd.

How to Play it

The game is played on a 5×3 playing field with 243 ways to win, with the reels expanding to a 7×5 playing playing field with 78125 ways to win during the Raid Spins special feature. NetEnt uses it’s standard user interface, though they’ve put in a bit of effort to make it fit better with the theme.

The spin button features Norse runes and a large snake symbol, the buttons have taken a light shade of grey, and most of the reels are transparent to let players feast their eyes on the gorgeous visuals. Players can bet between $0.20 up to $100 per spin, which is a great betting range that should please casual players and serious high rollers alike.

This title offers the same Autoplay option as other NetEnt games – letting players set single win thresholds, win and loss limits, and the ability to pause auto spins if the Raid Spins feature is activated.

The background image is that of a mountainous coastal region somewhere in Scandinavia. The snow is falling, the wind is blowing – the grass, trees and banner all move in sync. A lone crow sits perched on the wooden fence, beneath which is a warrior’s shield. Not to mention the awesome transition from inside the hut leading outside where the paylines are.

Special Features

The first available bonus is the Hotspot. During normal gameplay, it appears only on the third reel. If a fully expanded Viking symbol lands in said Hotspot, it will turn all other Viking symbols into itself – and then reward Scattered pays for all Viking icons on the playing field.

The second bonus is the Shield Wall. This occurs entirely at random, and will cover up part of the playing field. The symbols revealed beneath afterwards are guaranteed to be the same symbol, which means players will usually land a solid win after getting this bonus.

The last special feature available to players are Raid Spins. Collecting three Bonus symbols on reels three, four and five expands the reels to a 7×5 playing field with 78125 ways to win. During this bonus, there are three Hotspots, in reels three, four and five.

Maximum Payouts

The maximum win you can score in Vikings is worth 10,000x the stake, which is a great jackpot. That said, with the game’s medium to high volatility. The title’s RTP is 96.05%, which is above average for video slots.

Summary

We expect great things from NetEnt, and with the news they’re working on a slot for such a popular franchise, we knew it was going to be amazing. The graphics, the gameplay and special features all come together to make something awesome to play. You owe it to yourself to try this game.