Quick answer
Volatile Vikings is a Relax Gaming slot (2021) with 96.23% RTP, high volatility and a 20,000x max win. It uses scatter pays with free spins, multipliers and tumbling reels. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.23%
- Volatility
- High
- Hit frequency
- 26.98% (about 1 in 3.7 spins)
- Max win
- 20,000x
- Grid
- 6 reels
- Pays
- Scatter pays
- Released
- 21 September 2021
- Bet range
- $0.10–$50
- Jackpot
- None
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Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. 30x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Book of Dead at $0.20 per spin. Spins credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Try Volatile Vikings with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Relax Gaming demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Volatile Vikings (members only)
Symbols pay anywhere on the grid: you need a minimum number of the same symbol in view (for example eight or more), regardless of position. The more matching symbols, the higher the payout tier.
Volatile Vikings is played on a 6 reels grid with scatter pays.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.10 and $50. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
- Optional bonus buy. Where permitted, pay a fixed price to start the bonus directly.
The full Volatile Vikings guide: how winnings work, 4 features and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 96.23% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.77 on average
- 4 features explained: free spins, multipliers, tumbling reels, bonus buy
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.10 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Volatile Vikings
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.23% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 20,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 20,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $20,000; on $0.20 it is $4,000. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Because wins don't depend on lines, every symbol in view can count towards a pay. The paytable lists how many matching symbols each tier needs.
Multipliers are applied to wins as they land; in many games several multipliers add together or multiply each other, which is where the largest wins come from.
Because winning symbols tumble away and are replaced, one paid spin can produce a chain of wins. All of them count towards that spin's total.
What 96.23% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.23%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.77
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a high volatility game.
The published hit frequency is 26.98%, meaning roughly one spin in 3.7 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
4 features explained: free spins, multipliers, tumbling reels, bonus buy
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Multipliers
Multipliers increase a win by a set factor, such as 2x or 10x. They can be attached to symbols, applied to a whole spin, or grow during a feature, and are a main driver of the biggest wins.
Tumbling reels
After a win, the winning symbols are removed and new ones fall into their place. This can create several consecutive wins from a single paid spin. Also called cascades or avalanches.
Bonus buy
Lets you pay a fixed multiple of your stake to enter the bonus feature straight away instead of waiting for it to trigger. It raises variance considerably and is not available in every country (it is banned in the UK).
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins. Long losing runs are normal. Keep stakes small (around 1% of your session budget or less) so you can ride out the swings. A simple rule: bring at least 300 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.17.
3 more tips and a session planner
- Treat bonus buys as high-risk. Buying the feature concentrates your budget into a few large-variance rounds. Many results return less than the price paid. Read our bonus buy guide first.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.23% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $37.70 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.10 minimum bet
For high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 300 spins. This is what that means for Volatile Vikings (bets from $0.10 up to a maximum bet of $50).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Below the $0.10 minimum bet | $0.75 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Fits | $1.88 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Fits | $3.77 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Fits | $9.42 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Volatile Vikings?
Volatile Vikings is developed by Relax Gaming and was released in 2021.
What is the RTP of Volatile Vikings?
The default RTP of Volatile Vikings is 96.23%.
Is Volatile Vikings high volatility?
Volatile Vikings is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
What is the max win on Volatile Vikings?
The maximum win on Volatile Vikings is 20,000x your stake, which is $20,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Volatile Vikings for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Relax Gaming demo of Volatile Vikings free on this page. It uses play money only, so demo wins can't be withdrawn, and it is for players aged 18 and over.
Does Volatile Vikings have a bonus buy?
Yes. Volatile Vikings includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where can I play Volatile Vikings?
Aurivo Casino carries Relax Gaming games. Check Volatile Vikings is in the lobby in your country before you sign up. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- relax-gaming.com Provider
- bigwinboard.com Slot database
Specs come from the provider's own site and 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Relax Gaming, shown to identify the game.
