Le Viking (Hacksaw Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Le Viking - Slot Overview

Hacksaw Gaming sends Smokey back to the Viking Age in Le Viking, a 6x5 ways slot with 15,625 win routes and a medium profile. I played from 10p to £100 a spin, with a default RTP of 96.32% depending on the venue’s setting. Wins land with three or more matching symbols on adjacent reels from the left. It’s part of the ‘Le’ series, and the hook here is a coin-led economy married to refilling lives, sticky items, and punchy grid multipliers.

Base play lays the groundwork, but Le Viking’s pace quickens when Raid Spins or any free spins mode arrives. Sticky Coins and Diamonds stick about while Clovers and Grid Multipliers build value, then Magic Cauldrons fire everything in range. Hearts can widen the life count, extending rounds when they’re flowing. In my sessions, the rhythm felt steady rather than savage; small hits kept me moving, and the bursts came when multipliers connected across coins collected into a fresh cauldron.

Gameplay & Mechanics in Le Viking

Le Viking runs on adjacent pays, so lines don’t matter; any row works if reels 1 onwards line up. There’s no cascading, so each spin is discrete, which suits the hold‑and‑build style. Six coins in the base triggers Raid Spins. Scatters trigger the four free spins ladders: three to six FS symbols scale the setup and multiplier values. Lives start at three and refill whenever a paying symbol lands, while sticky elements persist until collected. That loop creates momentum windows you can ride.

Paytable Structure in Le Viking

Low symbols are 10, J, Q, K and A, paying between 0.1x and 0.7x for six of a kind across adjacent reels. The high set sticks to Norse kit: bow, helmet, axe, sword, and a hammer at the top. Full lines of six pay from 0.3x up to 3x on the hammer, with three‑plus needed to score. On a 15,625‑ways engine, these are there to keep the meter ticking while you hunt setups that convert through the feature ecosystem.

The special layer is where the maths sings. Bronze Coins reveal 0.2x–4x, Silver 5x–20x, Gold 25x–100x, and Diamonds 150x–500x your bet. Green Clovers multiply adjacent values x2–x20; Gold Clovers apply the same range to every coin and diamond on the grid. FS scatters open the bonus modes, Hearts can push the life cap up to five, and Magic Cauldrons activate multipliers in range, then collect everything into the newest pot. That cycle is the engine for meaningful returns.

Le Viking Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x3
	5	x2
	4	x1.5
	3	x1
	6	x2
	5	x1.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	6	x2
	5	x1.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	6	x1.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.3
	6	x1.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.3
	6	x0.7
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.7
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.6
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.6
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.5
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	Scatter

Bonus Features in Le Viking

Raid Spins triggers when six coins land together in the base. You start with three lives and spin a board containing only dead symbols, Coins, Diamonds, and Clovers. All non‑dead symbols are sticky and any hit refills lives back to three; running three dead spins ends the raid. After the board locks, coins and diamonds reveal their values, then any Clovers apply multipliers as stated. A tight cluster with a late Gold Clover can turn a modest screen into a thumper.

Berserk Free Spins arrive with three scatters. The three trigger positions gain sticky x2 Grid Multipliers. During the bonus, Coins, Diamonds, and Clovers stick until a Magic Cauldron collects them or the round closes. When a Cauldron lands, it activates all Grid Multipliers and nearby Clovers, applying those values to coins, diamonds, and previous cauldrons within range. Each cauldron collects once. Lives work the same refilling way, and Heart symbols can lift the life cap from three to five.

Valkyrie Free Spins use four scatters to start with four x3 Grid Multipliers. Ragnarök Free Spins use five scatters for five x5 multipliers. Journey to Valhalla uses six scatters, adds six x10 multipliers, and removes Bronze and Silver Coins, so average cash values rise. If you prefer to jump in, the buy menu offers Bonushunt Featurespins at 3x bet, Raider Featurespins at 30x, Berserk at 100x, and Ragnarök at 200x. Costs scale volatility and the pace of bonus access.

Bonus Buy Feature

Bonushunt Featurespins Increases the chances of triggering the bonus feature by 5 times.
Feature Cost:	x3 Bet
RTP:	96.35%
Volatility:	High
Raider Featurespins Buy a round with sticky coins and three renewable lives.
Feature Cost:	x30 Bet
RTP:	96.27%
Volatility:	Average
Berserk Free Spins You can buy Berserk Free Spins by paying 100 times your current bet.
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	96.29%
Volatility:	High
Ragnarök Free Spins You can buy Ragnarök Free Spins by paying 200 times your current bet.
Feature Cost:	x200 Bet
RTP:	96.29%
Volatility:	High

Payout Potential in Le Viking

Le Viking sits at 96.32% RTP by default, though some venues run lower settings such as 94.31%, so I always check the info screen when playing for real. Volatility is medium, paired with a 38.17% hit rate that kept sessions flowing for me. The top payout is 10,000x, available across the feature set when multipliers pile into big Diamonds or a well‑timed collect. Stakes range from 10p to £100, and the 15,625 ways frame smooths the ride between features.

Graphics & User Experience in Le Viking

The look leans into Hacksaw’s clean cartoon style. You’re parked beside a coastal settlement; a longship bobs in the bay, timber huts frame the scene, and Smokey stands in Viking gear grinning at the grid. The soundtrack carries bright Nordic flavours without droning on. Controls are tidy, mobile play is sharp, and the grid reads well even in portrait. It’s a cheerful take on a Viking slot, which helps longer sets while you wait for coins to chain.

Le Viking: Slot Verdict

I rate Le Viking as a smart take on the series’ coin framework. Raid Spins gave me steady teasers, but the real weight came when a Magic Cauldron linked chunky Diamonds with beefy Grid Multipliers. Journey to Valhalla has the cleanest ceiling thanks to the coin pruning, yet Berserk can pop when clovers and a well‑placed cauldron sync. The 10,000x cap is fair for the pace, and the medium curve meant fewer ruinous droughts across my runs.

On balance, I keep it on the rotation. When buys are available, I’ll mix natural games with a selective Berserk or Ragnarök punt; otherwise I’m happy grinding base for six coins and letting the raid tease out value. The interface is slick, the math feels honest, and the grid multiplier idea adds welcome bite. If you enjoy sticky‑coin pressure and multiplier layering, Le Viking ticks the right boxes and delivers a lively, Norse‑flavoured session.