Viking Runecraft slot review (Play’n GO)

Vikings, powerful spells, multipliers and extra wilds – this slot is full of surprises

Viking Runecraft is a big release by Play ‘n GO that came out in April 2017.

It is not your average ‘normal’ slot with fixed paylines and a free spin bonus every once in a while. Viking Runecraft is much more than that: it is a true journey of discovery into the ancient world of the Vikings replete with a massive amount of bonus features.

This online slot reminds us a lot of the Gemix slot, another one of these fun games by Play ‘n GO.

One of the main differences is that Viking Runecraft is a lot darker and tougher than the ultra-fun Gemix.

How does the Viking Runecraft slot work?

First, we take a look at the payout rate and variance. At 96.7%, we can describe the payout rate as excellent, while the variance is low. That means that you can play for a very long time with a small amount of cash, especially if you consider that the minimum bet is very low to start with. If you deposit  $€ 20.00 and play small bets, you will be entertained for at least a few hours.

You pay a fixed amount per spin: minimum $€ 0.10 and maximum $€ 100. Viking Runecraft is a so-called cascading slot: the symbols tumble down. After making winning combinations, those symbols will disappear to make way for new ones.

The game is played on a matrix of 7 x 7 symbols.

A payout is generated when 5 or more symbols touch one another either horizontally or vertically. If you succeed in spinning more than 15 Thor’s Hammer symbols in a winning combination?  You will win 1,000 x your bet.

Bonus features of Viking Runecraft

This slot is chock-a-block with bonus features, almost too many to list. We are going to be brave and at least make an attempt to clarify them for you. One thing is clear to us, though, the best way to figure out how this slot works is just to go out and play it.

Free up levels for extra features

You can free up a level by filling in a certain pattern. This will result in freeing up extra mini-features, which will help you produce more winning combinations using extra wilds.

Runes of Valhalla

While you play, you are saving up a secondary amount. With a level up, you can spin the wheel to try and win this cash. Not successful? No need to panic. The funds remain in place until you win it at the next level up.

Charge of Destruction

If you spin 20 or more winning symbols in one go, you obtain the Charge of Destruction: 1 of 4 extra features designed to increase your winnings.

Ragnarok Bonus

40 or more winning symbols in a spin, and you win the Ragnarok bonus. You will also receive it if you are left with at least 20 extra winning symbols after the Charge of destruction.

This bonus is the best one of them all. You win one big free spin wherein all four boosters are activated, one after the other, with an additional multiplier of 2 x to 5 x.

Our verdict on the Viking Runecraft video slot?

Play ‘n GO has delivered an epic slot with Viking Runecraft, crafted with a lot of time and TLC (Tender Loving Care). The Norse Viking theme is beautifully executed in all aspects of this online slot, and there are so many bonus features crammed in the game that there is always something going on.

The payout rate at 96.7% is excellent, and the low variance makes this a great slot to free up a welcome bonus.

4 out of 5 stars

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