Playson is 1 of the top developers when it comes to the look and sound of their slot games and Viking Gods: Thor & Loki is another cracker - the reels are set against a snow-filled Viking settlement and include rune stones, jewels and blue and pink crystals. There’s also a wild.
Central to the action are the Thor and Loki symbols which can land on the middle reel only - when they do, they’ll trigger the Viking Gods feature. Land 1 of them on 1 position on the middle reel and 2 wilds are added to reel 1. A god on 2 positions adds 4 wilds anywhere on the reels. Land a fully stacked god on the middle reel to trigger the Free Spins feature.
Thor Free Spins feature - 10 free spins are awarded here with the serpent wild is in play. To the side of the reels, you’ll see a trail. Every time a blue crystal symbol lands, you’ll work your way up the trail. The further you go, the more levels you’ll unlock. Each new level adds more free spins. It also increases the size of the serpent wild. Make it to the highest level and you’ll get a colossal 3x3 wild on each free spin.
Loki Free Spins feature - you’ll also get 10 free spins here. Instead of the serpent wild, it’s the wolf wild that’s in play here. This time collect pink crystals to work your way along the trail. Collect enough to unlock a new level and the wilds stay locked in position longer. Make it through to the final level and you’ll get 2 wilds which are locked in place until they’ve formed part of 3 winning combinations. Extra free spins are on offer as you work through the levels too.
The Free Spins feature can also be activated by completing 1 of the following achievements.
- Landing a 5 of a kind winner 30 times
- Landing a bonus symbol on the middle reel 30 times
- Winning 30x your stake on a single spin 5 times
- Triggering the Free Spins feature 15 times
This Norse-themed adventure is an enjoyable one. The visuals are terrific and the rhythmical, drum-heavy backing track gives the game a real epic feel. Viking Gods: Thor & Loki isn’t all style over substance though - the features deliver plenty of action, especially the free spins rounds.
The Norse theme is a popular one with developers and players. Viking Gods: Thor & Loki is one of the better ones, combining top design with playable features to excellent effect. Alternatively, you have Thunderstruck II by Microgaming and Viking Runecraft by Play ‘N Go.