Stormborn (Hacksaw Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Stormborn Slot Overview

I walked into Stormborn and got hit by a frozen Norse scene and a 5x4, 14-line setup that pays left to right. It’s a high-volatility Hacksaw Gaming slot with a 15,000x win cap and a toolkit built around Thunder Respins and a stack of Free Spins modes. Coins, Collector Chests, sticky Wilds, and the Mjolnir multiplier set the tone. The base game can feel sparse, but Thunder Respins can pop, and the real punch sits in the selectable bonus rounds.

Stormborn Slot Information

Stormborn runs on 5 reels and 4 rows with 14 fixed paylines, paying when 3+ symbols connect from reel 1. Four RTP versions exist; the main values sit at 96.27% or 96.32% based on the bonus path you pick. I saw the hit rate quoted at 33.7% in base play, which fits the feel. The slot sprinkles Thunder Respins into the base with 5+ Coins, and there’s even a Hidden Epic that only triggers organically with 5 scatters.

Free Spins arrive via the Bonus Choice. Land 3 scatters to pick Stormbreaker or The Wild Storm. Land 4 for Legacy of Lightning or Hammer of the Heavens. Each path builds on two templates: Coin collection with Collector Chests and multipliers, or sticky Wilds with stacked multipliers that can merge into a Wild God Reel. I like that the menu lets me steer risk and pace, while the top-end 15,000x cap applies across all modes.

Symbols in Stormborn

The paytable mixes 10, J, Q, K, A lows paying 2x for five of a kind, with highs like a tankard, warhorn, axe on shield, ram, and a Viking, worth 6x to 10x for five. Wilds land on all reels, sub all pays, and a 5-Wild line pays 10x. Coins come in Bronze (0.5x–4x), Silver (5x–20x), and Gold (25x–500x). Collector Chests gather all Coin values and may carry a multiplier up to x20. FS scatters trigger Bonus Choice.

Stormborn Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x8
	4	x2
	3	x0.4
	5	x8
	4	x2
	3	x0.4
	5	x6
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.3
	5	x6
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.3
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	Wild
	5	x10
	Scatter

Stormborn Slot Features

Thunder Respins trigger with 5+ Coins. The grid then spins with Coins, Collector Chests, or Dead symbols only. Coins and Chests stick, and any new Coin or Chest grants another respin. When the sequence ends, Coins reveal prizes by tier, and each Chest collects the total on view; if a Chest shows a multiplier, it multiplies the collected sum up to x20. Multiple Chests perform their action individually before the payout rolls up.

The Wild Storm gives 10 Free Spins with sticky Wilds that can show multipliers up to x100. Multipliers add when more than one Wild helps the same win. Stack 4 Wilds on a reel to create a sticky Wild God Reel, combining values into one big multiplier. Land 2 or 3 scatters during the feature for +2 or +4 spins. Hammer of the Heavens keeps this format and adds Mjolnir hits that raise selected Wilds or God Reels by x2–x20 for that spin.

Stormbreaker grants 3 Free Spins, each forcing a Thunder Respin with at least 2 Coins and 1 Chest. Legacy of Lightning raises that floor to at least 4 Coins and 1 Chest and adds Mjolnir, which multiplies random Coins by x2–x20 before Chests collect. The Hidden Epic, Blessings of the Bifrost, triggers with 5 scatters and guarantees at least 5 Coins, 1 Chest, and 1 Mjolnir in each sequence. Feature Buys range from 3x, 50x, 100x, to 200x the bet.

Bonus Buy Feature

BONUSHUNT FEATURESPINS Each spin is 5 times more likely to trigger a bonus game
Feature Cost:	x3 Bet
RTP:	96.34%
Volatility:	High
GODLY FEATURESPINS Each spin guarantees a Thunder Respin with at least 3 Coins and 1 Collector Chest at the start
Feature Cost:	x50 Bet
RTP:	96.26%
Volatility:	High
HEIR OF THUNDER In this Bonus Choice tier, you may choose between the STORMBREAKER and THE WILD STORM bonus games
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	96.29%
Volatility:	Extra
MIGHTY MJOLNIR In this Bonus Choice tier, you may choose between the LEGACY OF LIGHTNING and HAMMER OF THE HEAVENS bonus games
Feature Cost:	x200 Bet
RTP:	96.28%
Volatility:	Extra

Stormborn RTP, Volatility, and Betting Range

The maths leans hard. Volatility is high, with long spells offset by spikes when multipliers line up. Stakes span 0.10 to 100 per spin, and the win cap sits at 15,000x across base, Respins, and Free Spins. Operator RTP variants exist, but I target the 96.27%–96.32% setup, which depends on the bonus route. The quoted 33.7% base hit rate keeps things ticking, though standard line hits feel modest until a Wild stack or Coin board lands.

Stormborn Slot Verdict

Stormborn plays like two engines under one hood: a coin collector with Chest multipliers, and a sticky Wild build that scales through Wild God Reels. Mjolnir is the extra gear, nudging coins or Wilds by up to x20. The base game is lean, but Thunder Respins can cut through. I rate the variety, and I like that the win cap stays live in every mode. The Hidden Epic is a chase only, which keeps the dream intact.

As a grinder, I warm to Godly FeatureSpins for quick Respin looks, and I pick Wild Storm when I want shape and carryover. For max pop, Hammer of the Heavens with Mjolnir spikes has been the ticket. If I’m coin hunting, Legacy’s guarantees make the panel fill faster. It’s not a new playbook, but it’s tight and punchy, and the ceiling is real. Worth a session if you live for sticky setups or coin ladders.