Vikings are associated with adventures and software vendorHacksaw Gaming decided to send one of its emblematic heroes, the French-speaking raccoon Smokey, on a Nordic adventure.
Le Viking is a slot game with a 6x5 layout. The latest instalment of the ‘Le’ series, Le Viking, compliments previous editions, Le Pharaoh and Le Bandit, available in the Stake lobby. The maximum treasure you can ‘pillage’ on the reels is 10,000x your bet.
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How to Play Le Viking & Gameplay
From a technical aspect, Le Viking plays out on a 6x5 grid and 15,625paylines. You can win by matching at least three symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost. The adventure begins by loading the game and choosing to play the demo slot or playing using the cryptocurrency or local currency of your choice.
The next step is selecting the bet amount from a list of predetermined accepted stakes. After selecting an amount, press the spin button to initiate a round. The result of each spin is produced by a random number generator, which simulates chance outcomes. If you are uncertain about how to navigate the feature-packed gameplay, read ourhow-to-play-slots guide. It's also a good idea to take advantage of thefree-play mode and explore the game.
Theme & Graphics
The action occurs in a Viking village, with Smokey eagerly standing watch in this saga. The design embraces cartoonish aesthetics. All the Viking paraphernalia is there, including helmets, swords, and boats. It's a genuine Vikings-themed slot, and the sound enriches the village atmosphere with a mix of animal sounds.
Symbols & Paytable
There are 10 regular symbols, with card ranks from 10 to Ace being on the lower end of the payout spectrum, while weapons associated with Viking lore represent higher-value symbols. Special symbols include such as coins, diamonds, heart symbols, green and gold clovers, and Magic Cauldron symbols.
Symbol
Match 3
Match 4
Match 5
Match 6
10
0.10x
0.20x
0.30x
0.50x
J
0.10x
0.20x
0.30x
0.60x
Q
0.10x
0.20x
0.40x
0.60x
K
0.10x
0.20x
0.40x
0.70x
A
0.10x
0.20x
0.50x
0.70x
Bow & Arrow
0.30x
0.50x
1.00x
1.50x
Viking Helmet
0.30x
0.50x
1.00x
1.50x
Axe
0.50x
1.00x
1.50x
2.00x
Sword
0.50x
1.00x
1.50x
2.00x
Helmet
1.00x
1.50x
2.00x
3.00x
Le Viking Features & Bonus Games
Le Viking offers a sizeable repertoire of bonus features, with multiple free spins options. Let's examine each bonus game in more detail.
Raid Spins Respin
The Raid Spins feature becomes available after hitting 6 coins of any kind in the base game. This option provides 3 refilling lives and in the round, all symbols are sticky. You will be giving up 1 life with each respin, but the good news is that a reset back to 3 life occurs if you land any symbols, with the exclusion of the dead symbols.
The coins and diamonds appearing on the grid will show a random cash value corresponding to a given symbol:
Bronze coins offer multipliers of 0.2x - 4x the bet.
Silver coins: reveal multipliers of 5x - 20x the bet.
Gold coins: reveal multipliers of 25x to 100x the bet.
Diamonds: reveal higher multipliers of 150x to 500x the bet.
The clover symbols are triggered following the reveal of the coins and diamonds. Expect to see two types of clover symbols: green clover and gold clover:
Green clover symbols multiply coins and diamonds on adjacent squares with values between x2 and x20.
Gold clover symbols multiply all coins and diamonds on the grid with values between x2 and x20.
Free Spins Features
There are multiple free spins features that boost the gameplay. Below are the available options.
Berserk Free Spins
It takes 3 FS scatter symbols to appear in the base game to activate this bonus round, which offers 3 refilling lives. Each scatter symbol responsible for triggering this feature receives a Grid Multipliers with a value of x2. The multipliers stay in place for the duration of the bonus game. Plus, every clover symbol, coin, and diamond landing on the grid are sticky symbols and will remain until the end of the feature or if the Magic Cauldron symbol collects them.
Every grid multiplier and clover symbol located in an area where a magic cauldron symbol lands will be activated, and their multipliers will apply to any coins, diamonds, or magic cauldrons.
Clover symbols operate identically to Raid Spins, with the same multiplier values, and influence any adjacent coins, diamonds, or magic cauldron symbols. The Grid Multipliers boost coins or diamonds in their corresponding grid positions. The newest Magic Cauldron accumulates all coins and diamonds and remains on the grid until it is collected or the feature ends. Each Magic Cauldron symbol can only be collected once.
During the bonus game, spins consume 1 life. If any symbol other than a dead symbol lands, your lives are refilled to 3. Landing heart symbols boosts the number of lives in the bonus game by +1, up to a max of 5 lives. When the bonus game finishes, the coins and diamonds on the grid reveal a random cash value based on their type.
Valkyrie Free Spins
You can enter a bonus game offering 3 refilling lives by landing 4 FS scatter symbols. This feature uses Berserk Free Spins mechanics, but with a small tweak, it includes 4 Grid Multipliers, each with x3 multipliers.
Ragnarök Free Spins
It takes 5 FS scatter symbols to activate this bonus game, offering 3 refilling lives. The inclusion of 5 Grid Multipliers, each at x5 multipliers, is the biggest difference compared to the Berserk and Valkyrie Free Spins mechanics.
Journey to Valhalla Free Spins
The final bonus mode is initiated by hitting 6 FS scatter symbols and also provides 3 refilling lives. This feature starts with 6 Grid Multipliers, each at x10 multipliers, and bronze and silver coins are removed from the grid.
Bonushunt Feature spins (3x the bet) - each spin is 5 times more likely to initiate a bonus game.
Raider Feature spins (30x the bet) - activate the raid spins mode with 3 refilling lives and sticky coins. No free spins in this bonus buy game mode.
Berserk Free Spins (100x the bet) - 3 lives and 3 Grid Multipliers with x2;
Ragnarök Free Spins (200x the bet) - 3 lives and 5 Grid Multipliers with x5.
Bet Sizes, Max Win & Return to Player (RTP)
The betting range for Le Viking starts at 0.10 and reaches a max of 100.00. You can expect medium volatility and an RTP of 96.32%, and that means the house edge is 3.68%. The max win is 10,000x the stake.
How to Deposit Funds to Play Slots Online & Bet Responsibly
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