Vikings theme, graphics and sound
From the shadowy figure who prophesies your fate to the transparent reels set against a desolate snowy landscape, this pokie is completely on point. The graphics are exceptional right down to the blood-spattered royals that are designed to look like arcane weapons of war. Fans of the show will love being transported into Ragnar’s brutal yet mysterious world. Other players will enjoy the subtle animations like the flying arrows and splashes of blood. Everything is tied together by the stunning soundscape that immerses you in this brilliant yet disquieting game.
How to play Vikings
First, select your coin values between 0.01 and 0.50 then choose your bet level between 1 and 10. This gives a range of staking options from 20 to 200 credits per spin. Once you’ve set a staking level you're happy with, hit the central spin button marked out with a coiled snake sigil. The user interface is clean and simple to use, and fully integrated into the game design. Set autoplay options, toggle sound on and off or access paytable info with ease.
Vikings RTP and volatility
Vikings has an RTP of 96.05%, a theoretical figure averaged out over a number of plays and representing the expected return on a stake of $100. This pokie is a medium to high volatility game with a balance between wins in the base game thanks to features like the Shield Wall and the free spins bonus which plays out over 7 reels with 78,125 ways to win.
How to win at Vikings
There are no paylines in Vikings (NetEnt) - instead, you can trigger a win by landing combinations of three or more symbols on adjacent reels starting on reel one. That gives you 243 ways to win in the base game and 78,125 ways to win during the free spin feature. If the reels fall for you in the Raid Spins there’s the possibility of a 10,000 multiplier on every free spin.
Vikings bonus features
This is a well thought out pokie with gameplay that enhances the theme for a fully immersive experience. The Hotspot feature is triggered when a Viking symbol appears in full view on reel three. All other Viking symbols then transform into that particular Viking whether it’s Ragnar, Bjorn, Lagertha or Floki. These symbols pay like scatters so you’ll enjoy anything from a 6x multiplier for three symbols up to a 20x multiplier for a full set of five symbols. The Shield Wall can trigger at random in the base game or the Raid Spins. These Viking shields appear clustered on the central reels and then transform into a random symbol for potentially big rewards. But Vikings (NetEnt) is all about the Raid Spins feature. Land 3three shield shaped symbols anywhere on the reels and you’ll be rewarded with seven free spins, played out on a seven reel set, with three hotspots on reels three, four and five. Land stacked Viking symbols fully in view on those reels and you could build a 10,000x multiplier for each spin.
Vikings mobile play
Vikings (NetEnt) is the sort of pokie you’ll want to play anywhere and everywhere and it’s visual magnificence translates brilliantly to a pin sharp mobile screen. You don’t need to download this pokie - simply open your favourite mobile browser and start spinning as soon as the game loads. Hint: you’ll want to watch the awesome opening sequence time and time again. Best of all, this pokie plays smoothly and seamlessly on all mobile and tablet devices whether you’re running iOS, Android or Windows.
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Vikings free play review
From the moment this pokie loads you know you’re in for an exceptional playing experience. The cinematic intro really sets the scene for what’s to follow with amazing graphics and an immersive soundtrack that transports you directly into the bloody world of the Vikings. Vikings (NetEnt) doesn’t just look good, it has the bonus features to match. From the random Shield Wall to the hotspot and free spins, this game is as epic as its subject matter. NetEnt first used this any way pays mechanism in Jungle Spirit and Vikings easily surpasses that pokie. In fact, this might just be the best ever spin-off title from NetEnt, and there’s some stiff competition. But Vikings simply has it all - bonus features, up to 78,125 ways to win and a top potential payout of a 10,000x multiplier. This is a medium to high volatility pokie so you’ll experience some dry periods during play. You won’t mind them. You’ll be marvelling at the superb graphics and itching to pick up a sword and shield and go beserk - land one of this pokie’s big wins and you’ll definitely be in Valhalla.
About NetEnt
NetEnt are one of the most innovative developers working in pokies today. That’s why we have a collection of their games in the Pokie by Maker menu. This Swedish company has been around since 1996 and has never failed to create pokies that pokie players can’t get enough of - think Starburst, Gonzo’s Quest or Guns n Roses. NetEnt pokies are marked out by their stylish and innovative gameplay and their superb graphics with a portfolio including the eerie Aliens spin-off and classic movie Jumanji.
Vikings for victory
Whether you were a fan of the Vikings TV show or not, you’ll want to play Vikings (NetEnt) the game. It’s a simply stunning pokie with incredible immersive graphics and really well thought out gameplay that never detracts from the overall theme. You’ll want to spin this wherever you go and thanks to HTML5 optimisation you can do just that.
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