NetEnt’s latest video slot release is called Vikings. The Vikings Video Slot is an epic new slot game based on the homonymous TV-show. Vikings is an Irish-Canadian historical tv-show which is based on the sagas of Viking Ragnar Lothbrok. These sagas tell fierce stories about legendary Norse heroes and brutal warriors. The show was launched in 2013 and TV-channel History broadcasted the episodes. Since the show became very popular the makers will probably launch 20 new episodes of season six next year (2019).

While playing the Viking Video Slot you will be able to spot references to the tv-show all-throughout. The premium paying symbols during the game are based on characters from the TV-show. On top of this the whole slot setting has a very good looking Norse warrior theme. This includes the background, the sounds and the bonus features. To learn more about this brand new NetEnt release, please continue reading!

Game facts

• Landing a full-stacked Viking symbol on reel 3 will trigger the Hotspot feature. During this feature all Viking characters will be turned in the same symbol.
• After landing a full stacked Viking character Scatters Pays is activated. Your win is based on the amount of Viking symbol you have landed during the spin.
• Scatters Pays has a maximum prize of 200.000 coins when landing 27 or more of them!
• You can unlock the free spins bonus by landing a Raid Spins symbol on reels 3, 4 and 5. During this bonus you will enjoy 7 reels, 5 rows and up to 78.125 ways to win!
• During the random Shield Wall feature a cluster of random symbols will appear somewhere on the reels. My best Shield Wall feature awarded me with 10 of the same symbols on two rows!
• The Vikings Video Slot offers you 243 ways to win and a RTP of 96,05%.

Betting

When diving into Vikings, you have the flexibility to adjust both the bet level and the coin value. The bet level ranges from 1 to 10, offering ample room for customization. Additionally, you can set the coin value anywhere between €0.01 and €0.50. With these betting options, you can start spinning for as little as €0.20 per spin, catering to players with modest budgets. However, if you’re feeling more adventurous, you can ramp up the excitement by increasing the stakes up to €100 per spin, making Vikings an ideal choice for high rollers as well. Ultimately, we recommend selecting a stake that aligns with your gambling budget for an enjoyable experience.

Symbols

In the Vikings Video Slot, you’ll find a diverse array of symbols, ranging from lower-paying to premium ones. The lower-paying symbols take the form of traditional deck of cards symbols: 10, J, Q, K, and A. Stepping up in value, the premium symbols feature four pivotal characters from the TV show. Adding to the excitement is a particularly rewarding symbol—the Viking symbol— which stands out by paying nearly three times the value of the premium symbols.

Hotspot Feature

One of Vikings features is the Hotspot Feature. You will be able to trigger this feature after landing a full stacked Viking character on reel 3. During this feature all other Viking characters will be transformed into the same symbol as the fully-stacked symbol. Once changed, the slot will pay according to Scatters Pays.

Scatter Pays

When you land a full stacked Viking symbol completely in the Hotspot zone during the main game or Free Spins Scatter Pays is activated. This means all symbols gets transformed and will pay according to the Scatter Pays payout table. During this feature the more Viking you have, the better the payout. With Scatters Pays you can win a maximum prize of 200.000 coins!

Shield Wall Feature

The Vikings Video Slot also offers one random feature, the Shield Wall Feature. During the main game and free spins the Shield Wall feature can appear once a spin finished. During this feature a cluster of mystery symbols will be added somewhere on the reels. After the shields turn you will see which symbol has been added to the reels. By combining your normal symbols and these random ones you can create random big wins!

Raid Spins (Free Spins Bonus)

The main feature during the Vikings Video Slot is the Raid Spins Feature (Free Spins Bonus). This feature can be triggered by landing a Raid Spins symbol on reels 3, 4 and 5. Once done, you will be awarded with a total of 7 Raid Spins. During Raid Spin the slot will transform into a rectangle with 7 reels, 5 rows and up to 78.125 ways to win. In addition to this the Raid Spins also feature a Hotspot zone. When you land a full stacked Viking in this area all Vikings will transform and Scatters Pays! This can award huge wins of up to 200.000 coins!

Verdict – my opinion about the Vikings video slot game

All with all I must admit Vikings is a very good looking slot with a great theme. The intro is epic, the animations look amazing and the features are designed really well. In addition to this I find it great that the slot offers multiple feature including the random Shield Wall Feature and the Hotspot Feature.

There are also things I don’t really like about the game. My biggest problem with the game are the payouts. After landing one of the features with a lot of Viking characters the payout simply isn’t amazing. I think key to this game is landing the free spins bonus and a Viking character in the Hotspot zone. This really seems the best way to hit a huge win.

In the end Vikings seems a good new creation by NetEnt but I suspect people will get bored playing it fairly quickly. Maybe only real lovers of the TV-show will stick and continue playing it. What do you think about this new slot? Let me know in a comment!