Vikings Go Wild app guide

Vikings Go Wild app game at a glance

Released on 1 August 2015, this is one of the older titles in the Yggdrasil catalogue. Four Viking warriors take on a sea monster, and the slot’s identity comes from that battle during free spins. It was later followed by Vikings Go Berzerk and other sequels.

You play it inside a licensed casino app rather than through its own download. The app holds your balance and settings; the slot loads from the developer when you tap the tile. Yggdrasil lists the game as mobile-optimised with a 16:9 layout, which matches most phones held sideways.

How the 5x4 reels fit iPhone and Android screens

Because the game was designed in a 16:9 frame, landscape is its natural shape on a phone: the five reels fill the middle, the scenery fills the edges and the controls sit to the right. In portrait, most casino apps letterbox or rearrange the game so the reels sit higher on screen with the spin button beneath. Four rows of symbols stay readable either way, but landscape uses more of the screen.

See portrait vs landscape mobile slots for how to switch views and why some games prefer one.

Paylines and symbols

There are 25 fixed paylines, and wins pay left to right when three or more matching symbols land in sequence on a line. The game has eight regular symbols, plus the features described below. Your stake covers all 25 lines; you can’t switch lines off.

Payout amounts for each symbol change with your stake, so open the paytable from the game menu to see current values. On a small phone it is often a scrolling list; swipe up to see the full set.

Free spins and sticky wilds in Vikings Go Wild

The free spins round is the centrepiece. During it, the Vikings fight a sea monster, and every Viking who wins a battle turns into a sticky wild that stays in place for the remaining spins. As more wilds stick, more paylines can be completed on each spin, which is where the game’s larger wins come from.

Yggdrasil’s published summary doesn’t state the trigger or the number of spins. The in-game rules show both, and they are worth a look before you play so you know what to watch for. Bonus buy isn’t offered to players in Great Britain, so the round is reached only through normal play.

Sticky wilds only last until the end of the free spins round; they don’t carry into the base game.

The treasure chest bonus

The game also has a treasure chest bonus. When it triggers, the chest awards a mystery win, and it can also start additional free spins. It adds some variety to the base game, which otherwise relies on standard line wins.

Step-by-step: playing Vikings Go Wild in an app

1. Open a UK casino app and sign in with your password or biometrics.
2. Use the search bar to find ‘Vikings Go Wild’; avoid tapping the later Berzerk or other sequels by mistake.
3. Open the game and rotate to landscape for the full frame.
4. Tap the stake button and pick a bet per spin; it covers all 25 lines.
5. Open the info menu to read the paytable, free spins rules and RTP.
6. Tap Spin. Each spin runs for at least 2.5 seconds, and you tap again to play the next.

Vikings Go Wild RTP and low-to-medium volatility

Yggdrasil publishes an RTP of 96.3%, which means a theoretical cost of £3.70 per £100 staked across the game’s whole life. Casinos sometimes run lower versions of slots, so check the rules page inside the game for the version in your app.

Low-to-medium volatility is the main difference from the sequels. Wins tend to land more often and in smaller amounts, so a balance usually lasts longer, but a big result is less likely. A practical example: £30 at 20p per spin is 150 spins and takes at least six and a quarter minutes at the UK minimum spin time. The long-run cost of that is about £1.11, though the actual result will vary.

Lower volatility doesn’t mean the game is likely to pay you back. The house edge still applies on every spin; it simply shapes how the losses and wins are spread out.

UK rules for Vikings Go Wild

• £5 per spin maximum for players 25 and over; £2 for 18–24s.
• No autoplay or turbo; each spin lasts at least 2.5 seconds.
• Bonus buy unavailable in Great Britain.
• Demo play only after age verification.
• Balance and net position on screen throughout.

Find out more in UK slot design rules on mobile.

How it compares with similar 25-line slots

Choose Vikings Go Wild over its sequel if you want a steadier game; choose Starburst if you want something simpler still; Wolf Gold sits slightly higher on risk with its own jackpot features.

Pros and cons on a phone

Where to play Vikings Go Wild on mobile

Check each UKGC-licensed app’s lobby for the game before depositing. PlayOJO gives 80 no-wagering spins on Big Bass Bonanza after a £10 first deposit (10p each), Casumo offers a 50% bonus up to £100 from a £20 deposit with 10x wagering within 7 days, and Ladbrokes gives up to 500 no-wagering 10p spins on selected games after £10 of slot play. 18+, new customers, T&Cs apply.

18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Set a deposit limit before you play: how to set limits. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.