Vikings Go Wild slot review

Vikings Go Wild slot: the essentials

This Norse-themed slot builds its bonus around its Viking characters. It’s a line slot with a four-row grid, which gives it more symbols on screen than a standard 5×3 game without becoming cluttered.

The game comes from Yggdrasil, and its follow-up, Vikings Go Berzerk, arrived in November 2016. Yggdrasil was founded in 2013, has offices in Malta and Kraków and holds a remote casino licence in Great Britain. See our full list of slot reviews for more.

How the features work in Vikings Go Wild

Scatter-triggered free spins

Landing three or more scatter symbols starts the free spins round, with up to 24 spins available. The paytable shows how many spins each scatter count gives in your casino’s version.

Vikings that turn into sticky wilds

This is the main feature. During free spins, Viking symbols can transform into wilds, and those wilds are sticky: they stay in the same position for every remaining spin of the round. Each new sticky wild adds to the substitutes already on the reels, so the round tends to build as it goes on. All sticky wilds clear when the free spins end.

Treasure chests

A treasure chest symbol can land in the base game as well as in free spins. When it’s opened, it awards a prize. The range of possible prizes is listed in the game’s help screen.

Base game vs free spins in Vikings Go Wild

The two phases of the game feel quite different. This table sets out what each one includes, based on the published feature description.

In short, the base game is about line wins and the occasional chest, while the bonus is where the sticky wilds can add up. Low-to-medium volatility means the base game tends to return smaller amounts more regularly than a high-volatility title.

Vikings Go Wild vs Vikings Go Berzerk

Yggdrasil kept the same 5×4, 25-line frame for the sequel but added a lot more machinery. If you’re choosing between them, the volatility and complexity are the main differences.

The original is the simpler and steadier of the two, with a slightly higher RTP. Berzerk suits players who like progress meters and want bigger swings.

What a Vikings Go Wild session costs

With 96.3% RTP, the house edge is 3.7%. The average cost is stake × 3.7%, so 0.37p per spin at 10p and 3.7p per spin at £1. Here’s what that means for a 30-minute session at an illustrative 150 spins.

Notice that at 50p or £1 you’d need to win some money back just to reach 150 spins on a £20 budget. Low-to-medium volatility makes that more plausible than on a high-volatility game, but it’s never assured, and the house edge works against you the longer you play. The Wizard of Odds’ guide to slot machines (opens in a new tab) explains why no pattern or timing changes that.

Decide on your budget before you start, and stop when it’s gone. If gambling stops feeling like entertainment, GamCare (opens in a new tab) offers free, confidential support, and the National Gambling Helpline is on 0808 8020 133.

Playing Vikings Go Wild on a phone or tablet

UK casinos that carry Yggdrasil titles generally offer them in their apps and mobile sites as well as on desktop. Five reels and four rows fit comfortably on most phones; a tablet gives the sticky wilds more room, which makes them easier to track.

1. Open your casino app and type “Vikings Go Wild” into the game search.
2. Tap the information icon in the game and check the RTP shown. Our guide on finding a game’s RTP shows where to look.
3. Set your stake. UK apps cap slot stakes at £5, or £2 if you’re 18 to 24.
4. Start each spin yourself; there’s no autoplay on UK slots.
5. If you want to play on a bigger screen, the same account works on our recommended casino apps for iPad.

UK rules for Vikings Go Wild

The game predates the Gambling Commission’s current game design rules, but the version British players see follows them.

• Stake limits: £5 per spin for ages 25 and over from 9 April 2025, £2 for ages 18 to 24 from 21 May 2025, as set out in the Commission’s online slots stake limit guidance (opens in a new tab).
• Speed and autoplay: at least 2.5 seconds per spin, no turbo, no slam-stop and no autoplay, since 31 October 2021.
• Honest celebrations: returns equal to or less than your stake can’t be presented as wins.
• Real-time totals: since 17 January 2025, your net spend and time played are shown during play.

Our online slot stake limits page has the full timeline.

Other Viking slots to compare with Vikings Go Wild

Viking themes are popular with slot studios, and the games below take very different approaches. All are reviewed on our site.

Every alternative here is rated more volatile than Vikings Go Wild, so if steadier play is what you want, the original remains the gentlest option in the group.

Vikings Go Wild review: who it suits

This slot suits players who want a straightforward free spins feature and a calmer ride than most modern slots. Players chasing large multipliers will find more in newer, higher-volatility games.

Casino apps to play Vikings Go Wild

Check the lobby search for Vikings Go Wild in any app you’re considering; we can’t confirm it’s listed at a particular casino. The UK-licensed partners below offer welcome spins on selected slots, which might not include it. All offers are 18+ and terms apply.

• PlayOJO: 80 free spins at 10p each on Big Bass Bonanza for new UK customers (not Northern Ireland) who make a first deposit of £10 or more. No wagering, so winnings are cash. Through the designated offer link only; can’t be combined with other offers.
• Coral: new players who make a qualifying deposit and bet £10+ on slots get 100 free spins at 10p on selected games. Spins must be accepted within 48 hours and used within 7 days; winnings have no wagering. Valid from 1 October 2026 to 1 February 2027.
• Ladbrokes: deposit, spend £10 on slots and receive 50 free spins a day for the first 10 days, up to 500, worth 10p each on selected games. Claim them before 23:59 each day; they expire after 7 days. No wagering.

Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited (Entain), so you may not be able to claim new-customer offers at both. Each excludes some payment methods, such as PayPal, Skrill and prepaid cards. Our low stakes casino apps page is a good next stop for budget-friendly options.

18+. Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: safer gambling tools and support. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.