Hacksaw Gaming’s Le Viking transports you to the Viking Age with a cheeky twist, starring the time-traveling raccoon, Smokey. Launched on January 16, 2025, this slot plays on a 6×5 grid with an astonishing 15,625 paylines, delivering medium volatility and an RTP of 96.32%. 

The game’s visuals mix Norse mythology with a humorous cartoon aesthetic, set against a backdrop of a bustling Viking settlement. Its engaging design and fast-paced gameplay invite both casual players and high rollers to explore its many features.

Before you set sail with Smokey, keep these key points in mind:

• Preferred Spin Options: Choose between manual spins or activate Auto Play for continuous action.
  
• Bet Options: Adjust your wager by selecting your desired bet level and coin value; bets range from a minimum of €0.10 to a maximum of €100.
  
• Turbo Mode: For faster spins, simply long-press the Spin button to activate turbo mode.

In Le Viking, wins are achieved by landing at least three matching symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel. The game utilizes a Megaways-style structure to offer 15,625 ways to win. 

Wild symbols substitute for all symbols except scatters to help form winning combinations. Overall, the mechanics remain intuitive, keeping the focus on the thrill of the bonus features.

Le Viking packs a suite of bonus features that elevate the gameplay:

• Raid Spins Respin Mode: Landing 6 coin symbols in the base game helps trigger the eature. This mode gives you 3 refilling lives with only dead symbols, coins, diamonds, and clover symbols on the grid. Each respin uses 1 life, while non-coin symbols reset your lives to 3. At the end, coins and diamonds reveal cash prizes based on type, with multipliers varying by symbol category.

• Berserk Free Spins: Landing 3 FS scatter symbols simultaneously help trigger the eature. The round starts with 3 refilling lives and assigns Grid Multipliers (x2) to the activating scatter positions. During the bonus, coins, diamonds, and clover symbols become sticky. When a Magic Cauldron symbol lands, it collects these symbols and activates their multipliers. Heart symbols can increase lives up to a maximum of 5, enhancing your winning chances.

• Valkyrie and Ragnarök Free Spins: Valkyrie Free Spins activate with 4 FS scatters (starting with 3 lives and 4 grid multipliers at x3), while Ragnarök Free Spins kick in with 5 FS scatters (3 lives and 5 grid multipliers at x5). Each mode further boosts win potential with increased multipliers.

• Journey to Valhalla Free Spins: Triggered by landing 6 FS scatters. This top-tier bonus begins with 3 refilling lives and 6 grid multipliers at x10, and removes Bronze and Silver Coins from the grid, maximizing the impact of high-value symbols.

Bonus Buy: The bonus buy option is For players who wish to bypass waiting for bonus triggers. There are Four purchase options are available:

• Buy Bonushunt Feature Spins for 3x your bet
• Buy Raider Feature Spins for 30x your bet (entering Raid Spins with 3 lives)
• Buy Berserk Free Spins for 100x your bet
• Buy Ragnarök Free Spins for 200x your bet.

I truly enjoyed Le Viking—the bonus features were creative and packed plenty of surprises. The bonus buy options let me jump straight into the high-reward action, making every spin exciting.