Halls of Odin (Backseat Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

About: Halls of Odin

Halls of Odin runs on a 5x4 grid with 14 fixed paylines, high volatility, and a top RTP setting of 96.1%. Stakes range from 0.10 to 50 per spin, and the max win clocks in at 15,000x. The engine leans on Mystery Nudge Gates, a Global Multiplier, and a Coin Feature with Collector symbols. Two free spins modes sit at the core, supported by FeatureSpins and direct buys. As a seasoned player, I rate it a mechanics-first slot where timing and setup matter.

Graphics and Theme in Halls of Odin

The base game sits over a quiet Viking settlement with a green tint, then shifts to a red hue in the bonuses. The contrast is subtle yet clear. Gates feel weighty when they land and nudge, and the UI keeps out of the way. I like the clean panel and the stone frame that fits the Norse angle without clutter.

Audio supports the pace rather than shouting over it. Animations are smooth and consistent, with Gates giving a satisfying reveal moment. I’d have liked a sharper step-up in visuals during free spins, yet the colour shift does the job. Overall, it looks tidy and reads well during busy spins.

How to Play: Halls of Odin

Pick a stake within 0.10 to 50 and spin. Wins pay left to right across 14 lines. Three or more matching symbols on adjacent reels will do it. Wilds help fill gaps. The real action comes when Mystery Nudge Gates land. They nudge to cover a reel, raise the Global Multiplier, and then reveal either pays, Wilds, or Eyes. If more than one Gate hits, they reveal the same outcome.

Keep an eye on volatility. It’s a 5/5 ride, so I pace my session and avoid chasing base game hits. If you’re feature-minded, BonusHunt FeatureSpins lift the chance to land a bonus, while Runic FeatureSpins force Gates into play. Direct buys are there for Odin’s Trial or Fury of the Gods when you want to jump straight in.

Bonus Features: Halls of Odin

Mystery Nudge Gates are stacked. Each one that lands increases the Global Multiplier, and every nudge step adds more. After a Gate fills its reel, it reveals matching outcomes across all active Gates. During base play the multiplier resets each spin, but in free spins it sticks for the whole round. This is where the slot breathes, as the multiplier can climb to serious levels.

Eyes trigger the Coin Feature. Coins land in three tiers. Bronze pays 1x to 5x, Silver pays 10x to 50x, and Gold pays 100x to 1,000x. Collector symbols gather all visible coin values and any other Collector values, then respin only prize positions. Collected Collector values remain. When the multiplier is high, coin totals can swing a round in a heartbeat.

Three scatters trigger Odin’s Trial with 10 spins. Four scatters trigger Fury of the Gods with 10 spins. In both, Gates turn sticky and the multiplier persists. Fury removes low pays from Gate reveals, so outcomes skew richer but with more swing. Feature buys: BonusHunt FeatureSpins at 2x bet, Runic FeatureSpins at 50x, Odin’s Trial at 100x, Fury of the Gods at 200x.

Bonus Buy Feature

BONUSHUNT FEATURESPINS Each spin is 3 times more likely to trigger a bonus game
Feature Cost:	x2 Bet
RTP:	96.30%
Volatility:	High
RUNIC FEATURESPINS At least 2 Mystery Gates guaranteed on each spin
Feature Cost:	x50 Bet
RTP:	96.32%
Volatility:	High
ODIN’S TRIAL Enter the bonus game with 10 free spins and an increased chance to land Mystery Gates.
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	96.18%
Volatility:	Extra
FURY OF THE GODS Enter the bonus game with 10 free spins and an increased chance to land Mystery Gates. The global multiplier is persistent for the entire duration of the bonus round.
Feature Cost:	x200 Bet
RTP:	96.24%
Volatility:	Extra

Symbols in: Halls of Odin

Lows are 10 to A carved on stone, paying roughly 1x to 2.5x for five of a kind. Highs are raven, axes, helm, and a golden wolf. These pay up to 5x, 10x, 15x, and 25x for five. Wilds can land on all reels and substitute for regular pays. A full wild line also pays 25x. Paylines are fixed at 14, left to right. It’s a compact table that keeps values clear and focused.

Halls of Odin Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x25
	4	x10
	3	x5
	5	x15
	4	x6
	3	x3
	5	x10
	4	x4
	3	x2
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x2.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.3
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.3
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	Wild
	5	x25
	Scatter

How to Win in: Halls of Odin

My plan revolves around Gates and the Coin Feature. I want Gates to land early in a spin, nudge several steps, and raise the multiplier before the reveal. Eyes with Coins plus a Collector on the same spin is where rounds can spike. In bonuses, sticky Gates let the multiplier stack across spins, so any coin roll with decent values can snowball.

If buying, I go Odin’s Trial to set a base and gauge frequency, then move to Fury when I want higher output per reveal. RTP tops out at 96.1%, volatility is 5/5, and max win is 15,000x in any mode. The base can run quiet, so I size stakes for patience and aim to let the multiplier do the heavy lifting.

Final Verdict: Halls of Odin

Halls of Odin is built for players who value setup and multiplier growth. Gates nudge, the multiplier climbs, and Coins or Collectors turn that groundwork into outcomes that feel earned. The base game can feel lean, yet the two bonuses repay the wait, especially when Gates stick and low pays drop away in Fury. I rate it a clean, high-volatility slot with strong coin-led moments and a fair 15,000x ceiling.