Hyper Viking (Microgaming) – Review & Demo Play

Introduction – Hyper Viking

Hyper Viking is a fast-paced 5x3 video slot from Gameburger, presented by Microgaming, with 20 fixed paylines. I rate it as a simple fruit-style slot wrapped around a Viking scatter mechanic. Land at least three Viking scatters for an instant prize ranging from 1x to 2,000x your bet. The free spins bonus adds multipliers, with up to 30 free spins and up to 3x. Paying wilds lead the paytable, so five on a line is the standout line hit.

Theme, graphics & soundtrack in Hyper Viking

The theme leans on classic land-based fruit machines. Cherries, 7s, BARs, bells and dollar signs fill the reels, while a cartoonish Viking acts as the scatter and headline symbol. The presentation has an 80s electric feel, with neon tones and an electro soundtrack. I like the dot matrix-style prize ladder that sits by the reels for scatter wins, as it makes the payout steps easy to read at a glance.

Background colours and audio shift subtly between base game and bonus. That small touch helps the flow without getting in the way of the action. The overall look is clean and retro. It keeps focus on the Viking scatter, the wilds, and the free spins wheel, which is exactly where the game’s value sits.

Hyper Viking RTP and variance

The RTP is 96.24 per cent. Variance is unknown at the time of writing. The slot caps out at 2,000x your bet, which points to steady hit potential rather than huge spikes. On some sites, RTP may run at alternative settings, so I always check the in-game help before I start. With 20 fixed lines and a clear prize ladder, the maths feels steady enough for session play.

How to play Hyper Viking

On load you get a splash screen that outlines the core features. I always enter the menu to read the rules and paytable. Bet setting is straightforward on both desktop and mobile. Autoplay is there, but there are no advanced loss-limit options. I set a budget and keep manual control if the balance moves fast. It’s a classic 20-line stepper-style flow, so line evaluation is easy to follow.

Scatters handle two jobs. Viking scatters pay instant prizes anywhere. Free spins scatters land on reels two, three and four to trigger the bonus. Wilds substitute and also pay as the top symbol on lines. With simple mechanics and a clear reel set, I can ramp stakes without learning curve friction, but I still test in demo first to get a feel for the cadence.

Bet sizes & paytable wins in Hyper Viking

Bets range from 0.20 to 60 per spin, spread across 20 fixed paylines. The wild is the highest-paying symbol, returning 125x your bet for five of a kind. Among the 7s, triple 7 pays 37.5x, double 7 pays 20x, and single 7 pays 7.5x for five. Any mix of 7s has its own line award, which helps fill in steady base wins when the full match misses by one.

Lower down the table, the dollar sign pays 3.25x, the bell pays 2x, BAR pays 1x, and cherries pay 1x for five. These numbers mirror the land-based fruit machine feel. They keep the paytable readable, while the wild’s 125x top line win stands out as the core line-hit chase. I like that the wild both substitutes and pays, which adds value to mixed lines.

The Viking scatter pays as a separate feature. Three or more anywhere award instant prizes on a clear ladder: 3 pays 1x, 4 pays 5x, 5 pays 15x, 6 pays 40x, 7 pays 100x, 8 pays 500x, and 9 pays 2,000x. That ladder drives session spikes in both base game and bonus. It’s the headline mechanic and the main reason I keep spinning between bonus rounds.

Hyper Viking Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Special
	9	x2000
	8	x500
	7	x100
	6	x40
	5	x15
	4	x5
	3	x1
	Wild
	5	x125
	4	x25
	3	x6.25
	5	x37.5
	4	x16.25
	3	x2.5
	5	x20
	4	x6.25
	3	x1.25
	5	x7.5
	4	x3.75
	3	x1
	5	x3.25
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x3.25
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x2
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.25
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.25
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.25
	Scatter

Hyper Viking bonus features

Viking scatter wins are live in base and free spins. They pay on count, not on lines, and they can land over the top of other wins. Hitting higher counts is where the game reaches its 2,000x cap. Scatter prizes are fixed multiples of your total bet, so it’s always clear what the next step on the ladder means for your session.

Free spins trigger with three scatters on reels two, three and four. Before spins start, the free spins wheel selects your package. The wheel includes 10, 12, 15 or 20 free spins with a 2x multiplier, and 25 or 30 free spins with a 3x multiplier. Retriggers repeat the same spins and multiplier you started with. Viking scatter wins are not multiplied during the bonus, but line wins are.

Hyper Viking review: our verdict

Hyper Viking is a colourful fruit slot with two simple hooks that work. The paying scatter ladder keeps the base game lively, while the free spins wheel adds a fair shot at longer bonus rounds with a 2x or 3x boost. On my run I saw one bonus, landing 12 spins at 2x, which paid fine for the stake. If you like retro reels with clear maths and a headline scatter, this is a tidy choice.