Vikings Slot by NetEnt
Vikings is a 5-reel, 3-row ways slot by NetEnt, released in 2018.
Game facts
| Provider | NetEnt |
|---|---|
| Game type | Slots |
| Release date | November 2018 |
| RTP | 96.05% |
| Volatility | High volatility |
| Max win | 10,000x the bet |
| Reels × rows | 5 × 3 |
| Pays | 243 ways to win |
| Bet range | 0.20–100 |
| Bonus buy | No |
| Jackpot | No |
| Features | HotspotMystery symbolsExpanding Reels |
| Themes | VikingNorse Mythology |
| App | Yes — how to install |
Free demo of Vikings
The free demo of Vikings is on this page: no deposit and no real-money wins.
The demo uses virtual credits: no deposit, no real-money wins.
Where to play for real money
18+ · T&Cs apply · Gamble responsibly · Offers for your country
Real-money play is only for adults and only at licensed online casinos where online gambling is legal for you.
How to play Vikings
Bet range: 0.20–100
- Match identical symbols on adjacent reels from the leftmost one
- Winning combinations pay and are removed from the grid
- New symbols drop into the empty positions
- Cascades continue while new wins form
- Three scatter symbols start the Raid Spins round
Bonus features
Free spins
3 scatter symbols award 7 Raid Spins; the grid expands to 7 reels by 5 rows with 78,125 ways and Hotspots on reels 3, 4 and 5.
Hotspot
when a fully stacked Viking character (Floki, Bjorn, Lagertha or Ragnar) lands in the Hotspot on reel 3, all other Viking character symbols transform into that character.
Shield Wall
triggers randomly in the base game or Raid Spins; a cluster of mystery symbols appears and turns into one randomly chosen symbol.
Raid Spins
3 scatters award 7 free spins on an expanded 7x5 grid with 78,125 ways and Hotspots on reels 3, 4 and 5.
In Raid Spins the reels expand to seven by five, and Hotspots on the middle three reels turn a fully stacked Viking character into a trigger that transforms every other Viking character symbol into that same character.
RTP and volatility
| RTP version | Return per 100 staked |
|---|---|
| 96.05% | 96.05 |
| 94.44% | 94.44 |
The gap between versions is 1.61 per 100 staked.
The RTP of the version you play is shown in the game's information screen.
High volatility — A hit lands about every 5.5 spins, so the high volatility comes from the size of the wins rather than their frequency.
Vikings app: download and install
The Vikings app for Android downloads with the button on this page.
- Tap the download button on this page to get the installation file.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install apps from this source.
- Open the downloaded file from your notifications or downloads folder.
- Confirm the installation when prompted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Vikings?
The default RTP of Vikings is 96.05%. Casinos can also run versions at 94.44%; the gap is 1.61 per 100 staked. The RTP of the version you play is shown in the game's information screen.
What is the max win in Vikings?
The max win in Vikings is 10,000x the bet. At the maximum bet that is 1,000,000.
How volatile is Vikings?
Vikings has high volatility. A win lands every 5.5 spins on average.
How do free spins work in Vikings?
3 scatter symbols award 7 Raid Spins; the grid expands to 7 reels by 5 rows with 78,125 ways and Hotspots on reels 3, 4 and 5.
Can I play Vikings for free?
Yes. The free demo of Vikings is on this page: it uses virtual credits, with no deposit and no real-money wins.
How does the Shield Wall feature work?
A cluster of mystery symbols appears and then all of them turn into one randomly chosen symbol. It can trigger in the base game or during Raid Spins.
How does a Hotspot change a spin?
When a fully stacked Viking character lands in the Hotspot on reel 3, every other Viking character symbol on the grid becomes that character. This can turn a non-winning layout into a paying one.
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Updated: Oct 31, 2026