Wild Nords Slot

Wild Nords Slots

This slot game from Red Tiger Gaming transports players to the untamed realm of Nordic warriors and hordes. Unleashing their divine power, these warriors will strike the reels to initiate a respin and convert their wooden shields into sticky wild symbols, leading to wins of up to 1,000x the bet. Moreover, three wild animals will randomly traverse the reels, placing high-value symbols in up to eight reel positions.

The Norse Slot Reels

Immersed in a traditional Norse fantasy setting, the game features columns adorned with Nordic horns and reels filled with Nordic-style symbols. A tranquil Scandinavian tune plays softly until the warriors make their entrance, causing the soundtrack to intensify sharply, accompanied by dramatic lightning strikes. The visuals are incredibly crisp, and the animations are captivating. Each sound in the soundtrack is impeccably synchronized with the reel action.

There are 11 pay symbols in total, which can stack on any spin. The lower-value symbols include the typical 10 to Ace card ranks. In the middle tier, there are three wooden shields with distinct animal motifs: eagle, wolf, and bear, each linked to a warrior. At the top are the three Nordic warriors who also act as wild symbols: Astrid the Wild Nord of the Eagles, Rolf the Wild Nord of the Wolves, and Bjorn the Wild Nord of the Bears. This slot does not feature bonus or scatter symbols; instead, the Wild Nords trigger the various features when they appear on the reels or randomly during spins.

The Wild Numbers and Stats

Wild Nords is a 5-reel, 3-row video slot with 20 fixed paylines, offering a pay-both-ways feature, wild substitutions, and a total of six random and three bonus features, each associated with one of the warriors. Due to the pay-both-ways feature, the middle reels stop first before the outer reels come to a halt.

This game has a medium variance with an RTP of 96.01%. Payouts for a single five-of-a-kind combination range from 1x to 15x the wager. The maximum win on a single spin is 300x the bet, extending to 600x the bet with the pay-both-ways feature. During a respin sequence with multiple respins, the maximum win peaks at 1,000x the bet.

Players can place bets ranging from 0.20 to 500 credits, easily adjusted using the “+” and “-” buttons. The autoplay function allows for up to 100 consecutive spins with options to customize when the autoplay session should end. The slot is optimized for mobile play and is compatible with desktop and tablet devices on any operating system, thanks to its HTML5 format.

The Wild Random Features

Keep an eye out for the eagle, wolf, or bear appearing on the left side of the game screen on any spin, summoning their respective symbols onto the reels for significant win potential. Two to eight symbols are randomly placed before the reels stop, triggering a respin if the corresponding warrior symbol lands simultaneously.

Additionally, any of the three Wild Nords can appear from the right side at the beginning of a base game spin or respin feature, turning their corresponding shield symbols into wilds. Wins are granted once the reels come to a halt.

The Wild Nords Respins

Featuring three wild symbols representing the three Wild Nords, the game offers unique respin features triggered by these symbols. Landing a shield symbol of the active Wild Nord during a respin awards additional respins. Multiple wild and random features can activate concurrently.

Bjorn the Wild Nord of the Bears transforms all bear shield symbols into wilds, locking them in position and initiating a respin. If more bear symbols appear during the respin, they too are locked, triggering another respin.

Rolf the Nord of the Wolves converts all wolf shield symbols into wilds, locking them for the respin. Subsequently, an extra respin is awarded with the sticky wilds intact. Additional wolf symbols during the respin also trigger respins.

Astrid: Nord of the Eagles wields an axe to convert eagle shield symbols into wilds, locking them in place for a respin. The process repeats with a free respin and further eagle symbols locking for subsequent respins.

Other Norse Reels

Norse mythology and the world of Nordic warriors and Vikings are popular themes in video slots. Notable examples include Nordic Heroes by IGT and Valkyries of Odin by Stakelogic. Yggdrasil Gaming has also delved into Viking-themed slots, with Vikings Go Wild being one of the initial releases.

Our Reel Warrior Verdict

Did the Wild Nords drive us berserk on the reels? Not entirely, but we enjoyed numerous thrilling moments while playing. The animations are exceptional, the sound effects are perfectly synchronized with the gameplay, and the potential for wins up to 1,000x the bet made us eager for more spins. With medium volatility and the pay-both-ways feature, extended gaming sessions are likely without encountering too many dry spells. We recommend giving this slot a try during your next gaming session.

Jack Barens iGaming Writer

Last Updated: December 15, 2024