What Is The Vikings?
The Vikings by Play'n GO is a Norse mythology-themed slot based on the History Channel's Vikings TV series. Released in 2018, the branded title features the show's main characters — Ragnar, Lagertha and Floki — alongside a Shield Wall feature and a free-spins round that uses the shield wall to construct stacked positions across the reels.
The Shield Wall mechanic is The Vikings' defining feature. During both base game and free spins, the shield wall can appear as an overlay that locks certain reel positions, transforming them into matching symbols for a guaranteed win. The free-spins round begins with the shield wall active across all reels, creating a fully locked spin sequence.
RTP & Volatility
The Vikings carries a published RTP of 96.60%. High volatility means wins are less frequent but can be significantly larger when they land, rewarding patience.
RTP is a theoretical long-run figure — it does not predict outcomes in any single session. Set a budget before playing.
Key Features
During the base game, the Shield Wall can appear randomly across any reels, locking positions that then reveal matching high-value symbols. The wall grows with each spin sequence, covering more positions until the full wall is active. The larger the shield wall coverage, the more guaranteed positions are locked for the win.
Free spins trigger when Scatter symbols land on the reels. The bonus begins with the full Shield Wall activated, covering all reel positions with guaranteed matching symbols. The free-spins round maintains this wall structure throughout, ensuring every spin begins from a position of significant coverage.
Wild symbols substitute for all non-scatter symbols. The 243-ways structure means winning combinations pay from left to right across any positions in adjacent reels without fixed payline paths. Combined with the Shield Wall coverage, this creates a generous structure for wins during the bonus.
Theme & Design
The cast of the Vikings TV series frames the reels — Ragnar Lothbrok, Lagertha and Floki as high-value symbols alongside Norse weapons, helmets and ships. The colour palette is desaturated battlefield greys and golds. Play'n GO's production quality is high, with cinematic character animations and an appropriately dramatic Norse soundtrack.
Verdict
The Vikings delivers on its branded premise. The 96.60% RTP is competitive, the Shield Wall mechanic creates a genuinely unique free-spins structure, and the TV series characters give it immediate recognition for fans. For Irish players who enjoy branded slots with real mechanical substance, The Vikings is a strong choice.
Pros
- Unique Shield Wall mechanic creates guaranteed locked positions
- 96.60% RTP above average for a branded slot
- 243-ways structure gives good base coverage
- Strong TV series branding
- Cinematic production quality
Cons
- High volatility — patience required
- €0.25 minimum bet higher than some rivals
- 5,000x max win achievable only in exceptional free-spin conditions
- Brand appeal limited to Vikings TV series fans
Where to Play The Vikings in Ireland
The Vikings is available at Irish casinos carrying Play'n GO games. Its branded nature means its availability may vary by operator agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vikings has a published RTP of 96.60%. This is a theoretical long-run average.
The Shield Wall is an overlay that covers reel positions with locked matching symbols, guaranteeing wins across those positions. It can appear during the base game and covers all reels at the start of free spins.
Yes. The Vikings is based on the History Channel's Vikings TV series and features the main characters Ragnar Lothbrok, Lagertha and Floki as the high-value symbols.
Yes. The game runs in any modern mobile browser on iOS or Android. The Shield Wall and all bonus mechanics work identically on mobile.
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