Inspire Gaming's Viking Pays slot is the second in the Pays series. As with the original Egyptian Pays slot, this Viking Pays game uses the same math model, setup, and features, but takes place on a Viking ship, where adventure and rewards await those brave enough to take part.

 

With 243 winning combinations on the 5x3 reel grid, winning combinations can land in almost any position on adjoining reels, starting from the leftmost reel. To help you land longer and more rewarding winning combinations, the Viking Wild can substitute for all normal symbols to form winning combinations with three+ matching symbols. In order to maximize your chances of winning, the Wild can appear on any reel except reel 1.

 

The golden Bonus Scatter is the only symbol the Wild cannot substitute for. This symbol triggers the game's Re-Life Free Spins round, which is where the best prizes are! Viking Pays' bonus features and Re-Life Spins will be discussed later in this online slot review.

 

In addition to some awesome bonus features, Viking Pays also offers the unique Spin Chance feature. Whenever your remaining credit balance falls below your selected wager amount, this feature automatically activates so that you can use whatever credit you have left for a final spin. Depending on your current bet, the spin can offer a rewarding final chance to take home some impressive prizes!

 

 

 

As the name implies, Viking Pays is a viking themed slot set aboard a great Viking ship, with a lush green landscape just behind the translucent reels. In addition to Viking warrior helmets, axes, drinking horns, ships, and other themed symbols, the reel grid is made of a wooden and metal structure. Adding to the excitement in this slot is the soundtrack, which is suitable for a Viking adventure.

 

 

 

An RTP of 95.58% is offered by Viking Pays, a medium volatility slot.

 

 

 

We always find it useful to take a little time to figure out the controls and rules of a new slot before we start spinning, regardless of whether we're brand new to online slots or seasoned pros. With Viking Pays, the reel grid is kept clean and straightforward with a simple control structure.

 

1. Whenever we load a new online slot, the first thing we look at is the game rules, paytable, paylines, and bonus features. This information can be found by clicking on the cog icon to the right of the reels in Viking Pays.

 

2. You can check out the game details and your gaming history after clicking the cog icon, as well as activate left-hand play, turbo mode (which speeds up the reel spin), and turn on/off sound.

 

3. By using the arrows on the left-hand side of the reels, adjust your wager once you've adjusted your settings and familiarized yourself with Viking Pays' rules.

 

4. To begin spinning the reels, click the large 'Spin' arrow on the right of the reels once you're satisfied with your bet. You can select how many auto spins you'd like plus any loss/win limits when you hold the button down to activate automatic spins.

 

5. In the bottom of your gaming screen, you can see your total balance, your latest win, and your total stake.

 

 

 

The Viking Pays slot offers a starting bet of 0.20 and a maximum bet of 20.00. While this isn't a huge betting range, it should offer plenty of playing potential for players of all levels.

 

With or without a Wild substitution, the top prizes are awarded when you land five matching symbols on a payline. To maximize your winning chances, the bonus round incorporates Multipliers.

 

The top prizes for each symbol, excluding bonus features, are as follows:

 

-Ship: 400

 

-Pendant: 120

 

-Drinking horn: 80

 

-Ring: 60

 

-Helmet: 40

 

-Axe: 40

 

-Red Shield: 20

 

-Blue Shield: 20

 

-Purple Shield: 20

 

-Green Shield: 20

 

 

 

The main bonus feature in Viking Pays is the Re-Life Spins round, triggered by three or more golden coin Scatter symbols. Start the round with a multiplier of x2, x4, or x5 when you trigger the feature with 3, 4, or 5 Scatters.

 

Re-Life Spins give you 3 lives, with one life lost for every spin without a winning combination. The lives will reset to 3 every time you win, and your multiplier will increase.

 

If you reach the end of your lives, you'll receive a Life Save Spin with an Expanded Wild covering the entire reel 3.

 

It's a really rewarding feature because you can increase the Multipliers up to x50!

 

 

 

As a whole, Viking Pays was a great experience for us. This slot's graphics and soundtrack are well-designed and add to its excitement well. You really want to be in the Re-Life Spins round to enjoy the benefits of this slot! The base game is relatively simple, with little excitement and relatively basic rewards. We found the Re-Life Spins feature relatively simple to trigger, and the Life Save Spin was an incredibly useful way to stay in the game and reap some amazing rewards!