Vikings is a NetEnt slot based on the TV series about Ragnar Lothbrok and his warriors. It uses five reels with 243 ways to win and includes battle-themed base game features plus a Raid Spins bonus where the reels expand to up to 78,125 ways. It suits players who like show-based slots with high volatility. Some figures vary between sources, so check the game info.
How does Vikings work?
You play on a 5x3 grid with 243 ways to win. The main characters from the series are the top symbols.
Bets range from about 0.20 to 100 per spin, according to Casinos.com.
The low symbols include weapons and shields, while the series characters pay more. The game uses a dark, battle-themed look with music inspired by the show.
The paylines are fixed, so you only need to choose your stake before you spin.
What are the Vikings bonus features?
Base game features include hotspots, stacked symbols and colossal symbols that can create larger wins.
Raid Spins are the main free spins round. During the feature, the reels can grow to 5x7, raising the number of ways to win up to 78,125, and the round can be retriggered.
Casinos.com lists a maximum win of up to 10,000x your stake with Raid Spins.
The bigger the reels grow during Raid Spins, the more ways there are to win, which is where most of the potential lies. A round that does not expand far may return only a modest amount.
Is Vikings worth playing? RTP and volatility explained
RTP figures vary between sources. Casinos.com mentions 96.05% in its review and 95.05% in its stats, so check the info screen at your casino. Volatility is high.
We could not confirm all figures from a second independent source, so treat the max win and RTP as approximate.
An RTP of 96.05% is a long-run average over millions of spins: in theory the game keeps about 3.95 of every 100 units wagered. It does not predict a single session. High volatility means long runs of small or no wins are normal, and a large share of the total return is packed into rare feature rounds.
If you liked the TV series, the presentation adds appeal, but for a game judged purely on numbers, check the RTP in the game rules first.
Tips before you play Vikings
- Check the RTP in the game's info screen at your casino, because NetEnt lets operators choose from several RTP settings.
- Most of the potential sits in Raid Spins; budget for a long session.
- Do not confuse it with other Viking-themed slots from different providers.
- Decide before you start how much you are willing to lose and when you will stop after a win, and use your casino's deposit limits to stick to it.