Masters of Valhalla

There has been an incredibly long line of video slots that run with a Nordic/Viking theme over the years. It’s a line that seems to be never-ending. But, one of the reasons this is the case is because it’s a premise that a lot of people buy into because it’s interesting and adds a bit of context to proceedings instead of just punters spinning the reels.

But, what’s also become apparent is that traditionally, games that fall into this category also look fantastic visually. And, in an era where how things look plays a crucial role in players wanting to get involved, this makes it the ideal theme for developers Games Global, formerly Microgaming, and Snowborn Games.

Over to the game itself, and players will immediately be happy to see there are 1,024 ways to win. It’s a five-reel slot but having so many paylines is fantastic, as it means that potential wins can come along more regularly, which is what most punters will be looking to happen.

Again, as this is an experienced pairing of development teams, you know that Masters of Valhalla is going to be accessible in terms of its betting range, which begins with spins of 0.10 and maxes out at 25.00 per round. It's a game ideal for mobile. And there are quite a few features to add some spice.

The snowy Scandinavian mountains are in view behind the reels in the video slot, which pushes the theme into the foreground well in Masters of Valhalla. It’s what you want to see ideally, as it means that the theme is going to be a constant throughout rather than just the title of the game.

It’s always interesting to see how the icons on the reels are presented, especially in a slot with a Nord theme, as there are a few creative angles of developers to come at it from. Here we see some royal symbols, but they appear as hieroglyphs of sorts, which is interesting. Then, of course, there are icons relating to the premise, such as the Ice Queen and Odin.

We’re often saying how a wild is a substitute for other icons on the reels where slots are concerned. And we’re going to say it again here. But, it's worth noting that they can also pay up to 15x the stake for five across a payline, which is a bonus. The wilds are also collectable, and when so many have been picked up, there will be respins and more wilds added to the game.

The bonus symbol, which is the scatter, can land on reels 1, 3 and 5. And players will need this to happen simultaneously if they’re to get their hands on some free spins. It’s also possible to have bonus symbols on reels 1 and 3, combining them with what is known as the Berserk Booster.

During the free spins, in which players will have three or four, the game area will be collated by special icons. Punters begin with three shields, and the aim is to land more, as this will reset the free spin counter. There are prizes of up to 50x available to be won. The likes of Freya and Odin getting involved in the action can see multipliers apply.

Masters of Valhalla is a bit of a masterpiece from Games Global and Snowborn Games. We always say that when a slot carries a common theme, it must stand out from the crowd. And Masters of Valhalla certainly does that. It not only looks great, but a lot of work has gone into adding extra dimensions to the features, which make them more fun and immersive.