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If a software developer counts a couple dozens of video slots in the library, you will find a Viking slot there for sure. This is such a popular theme.

Barcrest decided to stick to the tradition and released Viking's Ransom, discussed below at Casinoz.club.

Type of game Video slots
Manufacturer Barcrest logo
Min bet 0.10 €
Max bet 500 €
RTP 96%
Max payout 200 : 1
Is free test available Yes
Mobile version Yes
Issue date February 5, 2020
Progressive jackpot No
Reels number 6
Lines number 40
Wilds Yes
Scatter Yes
Gamble Feature No
Respins No
Freespins Yes

Where to Play Viking's Ransom slot?

Play Viking's Ransom demo in India

You are welcome to test a free demo version of Viking's Ransom at Casinoz.club without registration. Fair online casinos with Barcrest games invite the gamblers to play for real money.

Did you like the slot? Please write reviews and give objective ratings to Viking's Ransom.

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How to Play Viking's Ransom slot machine

Viking's Ransom is a video slot that features 6 reels, 40 active lines and 24 symbols (4 rows) at the screen.

You can bet from as little as 10 cents to as much as 500 euro per spin.

The slot is provided with regular symbols, colossal symbols, a wild, a scatter, free spins and bonus features of different types.

Hit at least 3 same symbols at one of the active lines, left to right, and make a combination. Multiple wins are possible in the result of a single round.

Payoffs depend on the bet and a multiplier provided for each of the possible combinations. Payoffs can't be doubled. The sum of all wins goes to the customer's balance at the end of each spin.

Please read about special symbols and prize options of Viking's Ransom by Barcrest below at Casinoz.club.

The designers have imaged a Northern view with waves breaking on snowy rocks on the background. Symbols match the Nordic style of the slot.

Viking's Ransom Symbols, Wild, Scatter

The main heroes of Viking's Ransom are a long-hair Viking and his blonde woman. You will also land such regular symbols as axes, hammers, horns, helmets and card suits decorated with Scandinavian ornaments.

Main heroes take double cells. All the rest land in long stacks and may cover the entire reels.

Please read about the colossal symbols below.

Special elements are the following:

  • Wild (berserk) substitutes regular symbols in paid combinations. It may take 1, 2, 4 or even 8 positions on the screen.
  • Scatter (Vikings' ship) triggers free spins. They begin when at least 3 scatters show up anywhere on the screen.

See the paytable for the potential profits.

Viking's Ransom Bonus games

Let's discuss the bonus games:

  • Reel Link Bonus – the lighting may hit the screen during any spin. It will link 2 adjacent reels: first and second, third and fourth or fifth and sixth. These reels will show only the colossal symbols during the round. Lightning may hit again. In this case, all elements on these reels become Colossal Wilds.
  • Colossal Symbols – main heroes take 8 positions (2x4) and all the rest symbols take 4 (2x2).

Find an illustrated description of the prize options in the Help.

Viking's Ransom free spins

Now about the free spins:

  • Berserker Free Spins – 3, 4, 5 or 6 scatters trigger 8, 12, 15 or 20 free spins accordingly. The casino pays in the amount of the previous bet. The feature can be extended.
  • Berserker Wild Bonus may begin at the end of any free spin. The necessary term is at least 1 wild on the screen. Berserker will add several wilds on random positions. If the Reel Link is active, it will be Colossal Berserker Wilds.

Free spins play automatically.

Jackpots

Barcrest doesn't offer to win a progressive jackpot on Viking's Ransom video slot.

Comparison of Viking's Ransom (Barcrest) with its counterparts
Viking's Ransom Gems n Jewels Gods of Olympus IV Duck Hunters Lady Luxe Joker Punch Club
RTP 96 % 92.30 % 95 % 96.05 % 96.05 % 97.38 %
Volatility Middle High Very high Middle Middle
Lines 40 50 4096 30 25
Drums 6 5 6 6 5 5
Issue date February 5, 2020 May 27, 2013 October 16, 2024 February 11, 2025 May 30, 2024 November 26, 2020
Progressive jackpot
Scatters
Free Spins
Progressive multipliers
Jokers
Max payout 200 0 5000 30000 5000 3000
Bonus Games

Viking's Ransom Interface

You will see no titles on the main screen.

  • A '?' will open the paytable;
  • An arrow will get the reels spinning;
  • 2 arrows and a triangle will enable the autoplay;
  • Use '+' and '-' to set the bet.

Following controls can be found at the bottom:

  • 'Gear' – sound parameters;
  • '?' – rules of the game;
  • 'Balance' – state of the balance;
  • 'Win' – an amount of the payoff;
  • 'Total Bet' – an amount of the bet;
  • 'Lines' – active lines.

Customers of online casinos don't need to download Viking's Ransom as it is a browser-play.

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Mobile Compatibility

Viking's Ransom mobile was designed for those who prefer playing on smartphones and tablets. It is compatible will all modern devices running on major operating systems. The interface has been adapted for touchscreens. General rules remain the same.

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Should You Play Viking's Ransom Slot for Real Money in India?

Let's stick to the tradition and finish the review with the list of advantages and disadvantages of Viking's Ransom.

Pros:

  • Diverse bonuses;
  • Colossal symbols;
  • Exciting free spins.

Cons:

  • Low RTP;
  • Banal theme;
  • The animation could be more spectacular.

The RTP depends on the bet:

  1. 94% if the bet is below 2 euro;
  2. 96% in the bet is over 2 euro.

Viking's Ransom has average volatility.

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Type of game Video slots
Manufacturer Barcrest logo
Min bet 0.10 €
Max bet 500 €
RTP 96%
Max payout 200 : 1
Is free test available Yes
Mobile version Yes
Issue date February 5, 2020
Progressive jackpot No
Reels number 6
Lines number 40
Wilds Yes
Scatter Yes
Gamble Feature No
Respins No
Freespins Yes