Viking Runecraft: Apocalypse (Play’n GO) – Review & Demo Play

Viking Runecraft: Apocalypse - Slot Overview

I jumped straight into a 7x7 cluster-paying grid with 49 symbols and a snowy Norse backdrop. Wins land from 5+ matching symbols in clusters, then tumble out as new symbols drop. Spirit Wilds appear in empty spaces after a win and keep the grid alive. Two meters drive the flow: collect wilds for Gift of the Gods, and collect winning symbols on the Runic Charge. Climb to the Ragnarök Free Spin, a single, charged spin that can send the round into overdrive.

Viking Runecraft: Apocalypse Slot Features

Spirit Wilds substitute for all pay symbols and spawn in one empty position per winning cluster. When a Spirit Wild helps in a win, it is collected. Gather 4 to trigger a random Gift of the Gods modifier when no more wins land. The set includes Odin’s Power (3 adjacent wilds), Freya’s Magic (2–4 wild pairs), Thor’s Thunder (6–10 wilds), and Heimdall’s Vision (2–4 diagonal wild pairs). These keep cascades alive and often reshape the board nicely.

Loki’s Mischief may trigger on a non-winning cascade, adding 5–8 Mystery Symbols that reveal a random pay type. Meanwhile, the Runic Charge meter collects winning symbols. At 35, you get a Power of the Aesir modifier: Trumpet’s Screech transforms or destroys around 3 picked symbols, Folkvang’s Force upgrades a symbol type, Mjolnir’s Strike removes or transforms 6–10, and Heaven’s Spear converts all premiums into the same symbol. It’s a strong mid-round kick.

Aftershock can appear when you are within 5 symbols of Ragnarök. It selects symbols and connects them by transforming the icons between them, often creating a decisive cluster to tip you over. I’ve had sequences where Gift of the Gods sets the board, Aesir clears the junk, then Aftershock seals the trigger. The interplay between wild additions and symbol manipulation is the heartbeat here, and those layered nudges are where the grid really comes alive.

Ragnarök Free Spin in Viking Runecraft: Apocalypse

Hit 65+ collected winning symbols in one sequence to trigger the Ragnarök Free Spin. You get one free spin, but all four Power of the Aesir modifiers fire in order whenever cascades stop. Winning symbols keep charging a multiplier that can rise to x10. Up to 20 Spirit Wilds can be collected and then unleashed at the end for a last push. Gift of the Gods does not trigger here, but the stacked Aesir cycle gives the round a charged, rolling feel.

A single capstone spin might sound lean, yet it snowballs when the board lines up. I’ve seen a modest setup explode as the sequence cycles through removals, upgrades, and premium conversions, then drops the banked wilds to wring out a final cascade. That one-spin climax fits the game’s rhythm, where meter management and modifiers set up a tidy finish with proper stakes.

Symbols and Paytable in Viking Runecraft: Apocalypse

There are 9 regular pays. The lows are five runic stones, while the highs are a horn, animal skull, sword, and Thor’s hammer. A 5-symbol cluster pays 0.2x to 4x the bet, and a 20+ cluster pays 8x to 500x, depending on the symbol. Spirit Wilds substitute and appear in an empty position after each cluster win, which helps string cascades together. All wins use cluster pays with horizontal or vertical adjacency and are calculated on the total stake.

Viking Runecraft: Apocalypse Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	20+	x500
	15+	x300
	12+	x100
	11	x50
	9+	x10
	7+	x7
	5+	x4
	20+	x150
	15+	x100
	12+	x80
	11	x20
	9+	x8
	7+	x5
	5+	x2
	20+	x100
	15+	x80
	12+	x50
	11	x15
	9+	x6
	7+	x3
	5+	x1.6
	20+	x50
	15+	x40
	12+	x30
	11	x10
	9+	x5
	7+	x2
	5+	x1
	20+	x30
	15+	x20
	12+	x10
	11	x4
	9+	x1.4
	7+	x1
	5+	x0.8
	20+	x12
	15+	x8
	12+	x6
	11	x1.4
	9+	x0.8
	7+	x0.6
	5+	x0.4
	20+	x12
	15+	x8
	12+	x6
	11	x1.4
	9+	x0.8
	7+	x0.6
	5+	x0.4
	20+	x8
	15+	x6
	12+	x4
	11	x1
	9+	x0.6
	7+	x0.4
	5+	x0.2
	20+	x8
	15+	x6
	12+	x4
	11	x1
	9+	x0.6
	7+	x0.4
	5+	x0.2
	Mystery
	Wild
	Wild
	Wild
	Wild

RTP, Volatility, and Max Win in Viking Runecraft: Apocalypse

The default RTP is 96.50%, though other settings exist at 94.20%, 91.20%, 87.20%, and 84.36%. High volatility fits the grid’s swingy flow, with a max win of 10,000x the bet. Stakes run from 0.05 to 100 per drop. I always check the paytable or info screen for the active RTP at my venue. Beware of adjustable RTP ranges, as they can vary between outlets. The ceiling is hefty, and the climb rests on meter management and a solid Ragnarök setup.

How to Play Viking Runecraft: Apocalypse

Load the slot on mobile or desktop and set a stake between 0.05 and 100 using the betting meter. Hit Spin for a single drop or use Autoplay with limits. Fast Play can quicken animations if you prefer pace. Open the paytable via the orange i button for symbol values, feature summaries, and RTP. The 7x7 grid pays by clusters, not lines, so think in blocks rather than reels.

Aim for 5+ clusters to start cascades. Watch the Spirit Wild collector on the right and the Runic Charge on the left. Four collected Spirit Wilds trigger Gift of the Gods modifiers. At 35 collected wins, a Power of the Aesir fires. The target is 65 to reach Ragnarök. I try to set up boards where wild additions and symbol upgrades align, as that creates the best chance for a clean charge through the meters.

Viking Runecraft: Apocalypse - Slot Verdict

This is a slick, stacked cluster slot with Spirit Wilds, Gift of the Gods, Loki’s Mischief, Power of the Aesir, Aftershock, and a punchy Ragnarök Free Spin. The Norse presentation carries weight, and the meters keep every tumble relevant. I chuckled at the booming “nice!” voice after a while, yet the flow stayed tense in longer chains. The 10,000x ceiling and that capstone spin pull me back, as the whole package feeds into a proper crescendo.