About “VikingMania”
There’s so much history in online slots that we see and play daily, but they still never seem to tire us. One such title has recently arrived to the Playtech stables under the title “VikingMania,” and while it does feature some absolutely fabulously done graphics and audio effects, it also has a downside or two, which may be a spoiler for all of us thrilled to give it a try.
“VikingMania” Characteristics
This 5-reel, 20 payline slot has a number of great traits – that’s an undeniable fact, especially in terms of its design. It all starts with a lovable intro, where you meet the main characters who set up jovial traps to each other. After having a great initial laugh, you’re in for a surprise. A not so pleasant one. Even though the design itself is impeccable, with cheerful background and symbols that will make your day and make you want to spin the reels over and over again, once you start playing, the spinning part becomes a problem.
vNamely, the game’s extremely slow. Not the reels, they spin normally, but it takes loads of time between the spins, until the game allows you to press the “Spin” button again. And although this may seem like a small downside at first sight, it’s actually a huge one, as it really begins to irritate you after a few spins, since it does not let you play at your preferred pace.vSpecial Features:
Still, if you get used to playing “VikingMania” slowly, the game does have a lot to offer in terms of features. v
The first one to pay attention to is the wild symbol. It appears in shape of one of the two Vikings on reels 2, 3, and 4, on which it substitutes for all other regular symbols. It also appears expanded, occupying the whole reel during the free spins round.
Speaking of which, it three or more scattered maps anywhere on the reels will start a round of 10 free spins. These can be quite generous, considering that they have a 3x multiplier attached to them. But what’s so great about them is that they can be retriggered for an unlimited number of times, thus bringing more potential to the feature.
Finally, as a Viking themed slot, “VikingMania” required a feature that’s specific for the theme. That’s how its designers came up with a Viking Playtime Bonus, started by five “activated” reels. Each reel is activated whenever a Viking hammer lands on its middle position. Once all five reels get activated, the Viking Playtime Bonus will start, prompting you to choose a weapon to throw at your Viking buddy. You have ten throws at your disposal, with each hit bringing you a bet multiplication; however, choose your weapon wisely, as some of them may miss the target.v
Conclusion:
“VikingMania” would definitely have the potential to become one of Playtech’s blockbusters if it weren’t for its slowness. The graphic design is cheerful and pastoral, and the special features interesting, but most players will lose patience and give up on such a nice game unless it gets speeded up. v
Slot data and features
- 5Reels
- 20Pay lines
- 94.96Payout Percent
- YesWild Symbol
- NoMultiplier
- $0.2 - $2000Betting Range
- 0.20 - 100.0Coin bet range
- 1Coins per line
- NoProgressive
- 10000Max coins jackpot
- 20Max coins
- YesScatter Symbol
- YesFree spins available
- YesBonus Game
- NoBuy feature
- Vikings Game theme
