What would it have been like to live as a Viking? You can get some clues to the answer by playing a few spins of the Viking Age slot game today. We have already traveled in time (well, online anyway) to find the game and play it, so we could supply you with a full game review here. Are you ready to read more?
Who gave us access to the Viking Age?
This is a superb game from the Betsoft collection.
Demo action with the Vikings
You can check out the game and everything it can offer you by loading the practice version rather than going straight for the real one.
No surprises with the theme
We knew this was going to be about the Vikings – anything else would be unusual given that title, right?
Another detailed design from Betsoft
The detail brings everything in this game to life. There are snowy scenes, sunsets, an ax, some Vikings, and some jewels, among other things.
Let’s get underway and play Viking Age slots
You can guess there are going to be five reels in this one. We’re not given the chance to go for a progressive jackpot though.
You may be surprised to learn there are no wilds in this game. However, we do have some varied bonuses to hunt down, so we’ll let you know more about those in a while.
Can you adjust the payline quantity?
You can – there are 30 lines to bet on but remember that if you do adjust them to play fewer lines, you could miss a combination that lands on a line you neglected to play. Far better to play them all for a cheaper coin value and quantity each time.
Coins go from a cent to a dollar
Lots of other Betsoft slots feature the same range. They also have up to five playable coins per line, and this one follows that pattern.
Viking Age and the story of the paytable…
Not much of a story really – we just wanted to confirm the game does offer one, and it does give you some insight into the features in the game.
Bonuses in Viking Age slots
The winged helmet is handy to spot, as three of them will unlock a feature called Runestone Doors. You’ll see a series of symbols, and you can choose one to receive a prize. This might involve an instant credit to your balance. Alternatively, the second bonus could trigger, or finally the free spins.
So, what about that other bonus feature? This is the second screen bonus, requiring three arm wrestling symbols to appear over the first three reels of the game. When this loads, you just need to pick the Viking you think is going to win. Sit back and watch to see whether you chose the right side!
Viking Age multiplier free spins
You can access these from the Runestone Doors feature or by finding three female character icons called Amma on the reels. There are multipliers to the side of reels one and five. If you find a winning line and you can see the same multiplier at either end, your prize is multiplied by the figure shown. You can’t access more spins or either of the bonus rounds from this feature.
Does the RTP impress us?
No, we found a figure of 94.2% - that’s the figure we have seen in several places relating to the game, so it comes in way lower than the usual level we prefer to see in these games.
Our rating for the Viking Age slot game
The lower return to player figure lets this one down. Even though there is no wild here, it packs in the free spins and bonus features to give it plenty of bite. It looks cool too, so we’re giving it 8/10 – dropping two points for the RTP figure.
The blond Viking carries the best prizes
This looks like a low volatility slot given the values of the prizes. For instance, the best basic prize you can get comes from the blond Viking with an impressive mustache and hair. He can net you 300x your line wager if he shows up on all five positions on a paid line.
Take some practice spins to see what you think
Is this your favorite slot theme? Have you tried Viking Age yet to see what you think of this period in history? You can find the demo at all reliable Betsoft casinos, so load it and try it to find out more.
Are you going to switch to the real version?
We suspect the low RTP value is going to put many people off this one. It’s a shame, as the rest of the game is superb. If you do want to try the real game, look for welcome deals at a casino offering it among other Betsoft slots.
Mobile access available too
A reputable mobile casino with an app or mobile-friendly site should give you access to this one on iOS and Android.
