Norse mythology represents a particularly interesting part of human history. It is full of supernatural beings and superstitious beliefs. Look no further than one of the most popular movie franchises of modern times: The Avengers and the Marvel universe. Two central characters are Thor and Loki.
Thor is not a made-up modern superhero with enormous muscles and a Hollywood face. He is the god of thunder and lightning, and a central character in Norse mythology. His blood brother Loki also happens to be his archenemy, and we can only imagine how feisty those family gatherings used to be.
Another central figure in Norse mythology is Odin, the father of Thor. And Fenrir, the monstrous and blood-thirsty wolf beast.
Closely linked to Norse mythology are the Vikings, firm believers in Odin, Valhalla, Ragnarök and all things Norse. The mythology was passed down through time, and especially during the period of the Vikings.
The Vikings are kind of enjoying a glamorised renaissance in popular culture. They are well known for raping and pillaging anything in their way, modern entertainment usually portrays them as big, handsome warriors with a certain mystique to them.
One thing is for sure, and that is that Vikings always have, and probably always will entertain and intrigue. They will always form part of popular culture. And they are prevalent in the world of online slots.
There have been countless online casino games centred on or around Vikings and Norse mythology.
In the following, we will present some of the best Norse slots and casino games about Vikings.
Vikings Go Wild
We start off with the most fitting game of them all. This is one of the flagship games from the slot provider Yggdrasil, a name which bears a special meaning in this context. The name refers to the tree of life, a mythical tree that connects the Nine Worlds in Norse cosmology.
Vikings Go Wild is actually the first instalment in an immensely popular trilogy also consisting of Vikings Go Berzerk and Vikings Go To Hell.
Vikings Go Wild is the original, the game that started it all, and it is a great one at that. The game from 2015 offers 5 reels, 4 rows and 25 paylines. The design and attention to detail hold the highest Yggdrasil standard, and the result is an adrenaline-packed sea adventure.
The gameplay is entertaining, and the slot offers Free Spins, Sticky Wilds and the possibility of winning up to €190 000. The two sequels to this slot also offer the same great gameplay, with the added bonus of Rage meters that brings a whole new level to the slot experience. The Vikings trilogy is comparable to the Godfather trilogy (although Vikings Go To Hell is better than Godfather III!).
Yggdrasil is recently also out with Age of Asgard, a brilliant 2-in-1 online slot with a Gods vs Monsters feature and a Free Spins where you could win some serious cash (€488 000 to be exact.).
Asgardian Stones
This NetEnt slot from 2018 really delves into Norse mythology. Design-wise it can resemble another popular online slot, Gonzo’s Quest, a game which also utilises the Avalanche game mechanics.
But Asgardian Stones is not set in Peru in the 1500s, but rather even further back in time when Odin was around. And speaking of Odin: the game offers Colossal symbols, extra big symbols that increase your winning chances. And good ol’ Odin, the rascal, is represented by a Super Colossal symbol which takes up 3x3 spaces on the reels. As a colossal symbol wasn’t enough.
Asgardian Stones also offers a Bonus Wheel, Free Spins and Wild substitutions. If you like your casino entertainment spiced with a heavy dose of Norse mythology, this might just be the game for you.
Viking Runecraft
Well-known for their many brilliant Egypt-themed slots, including Book of Dead, Play ‘n Go has also ventured into another ancient part of human history. The best example is the excellent slot Viking Runecraft.
The slot boasts a massive 7x7 playing area, and the game symbols consist of axes, helmets, hammers and Viking amulets. It’s not just the 3D animations of the mighty Thor and Odin that are epic; Viking Runecraft also whips up some great bonus features.
The key feature is that you can play through different levels by clearing patterns of the grid. This is similar to the slot Gemix, but here the levels are represented by Thor, Freya, Odin or Heimdall, and they each come with a different superpower to help the player out.
By clearing clusters and charging the bonus meter, you could also unlock other special features, or even better, open the Ragnarok mode and get a win multiplier of 15x. The graphics of Viking Runecraft might look a bit dated, but the special features are anything but.
Vikings
Part of the reason Vikings are enjoying a renaissance in popular culture is the TV show “Vikings”. The show is already closing in on 100 episodes, and the Lothbrok saga has proven very popular with the audiences.
And when you want to make a TV show or a movie into an online slot, who do you call? NetEnt. The big boy slot developer has the budget and the skills to transform concepts into high-end casino games, and that’s exactly what they did with Vikings.
The brilliant design features game symbols straight out of the TV show, and the slot is not lacking much when it comes to features: During the Raid Free Spins feature the playing area will expand from 5x3 reels to 5x7, increasing the ways to win up to a whopping 78 125.
The game also has a Hot Spot feature, a random Shield Wall feature and a Free Spins round where you could win 10 000x your stake. And who said Vikings only ever took?
Tiki Vikings
Slot provider Just For The Win gives a different take on the Viking theme in Tiki Vikings, the last slot on this list. The Viking Warriors have seemingly finished their pillaging overseas, and they are now ready for a relaxing vacation in … Hawaii.
This colourful slot gives a cartoonish view of three tough Vikings wearing Hawaii shirts. Still, the features of this slot are anything but childish. The slot has 5 reels, 3 rows and 20 paylines, and you can win up to 75,000 coins.
Peculiar enough, Tiki Vikings does not offer Free Spins or Wild symbols, something we take for granted in any online slot. We’re already witnessing macho Vikings sipping on umbrella drinks, so the lack of a Wild symbol isn’t even the strangest part of this game.
The slot does, however, offer both Symbol Lock Respins and a Symbol Upgrade feature. Both can be expected to be triggered relatively regularly, and when they do, you could rack up some big wins.
We’ll gladly admit we would’ve loved to see some more features in Tiki Vikings, but we simply enjoy the design and concept so much that we’re willing to look past it.
Play Viking Slots at Wildz Casino
An honourable mention goes out to Thunderstruck II, another brilliant online slot based around Norse mythology. You can play the game, and every title mentioned in this article, at Wildz Casino. You will also find hundreds of other slots and Live Casino. Sign up or log in to Wildz to play today.