Worms of Valor (AvatarUX) – Review & Demo Play

The Worms of Valor Slot Game

As a long-time spinner, I liked how Worms of Valor drops me into a gladiator-style arena where warrior worms muck about while the maths stays fierce. The main 5x4 grid sits under a 5-position ZapReel, and the Popscade engine keeps wins rolling by stretching reels after each hit. It pays both ways, so lines from left or right count. In base, reels can grow to six symbols high; in free spins, they can reach eight, piling on ways and a proper battle tempo.

Stakes run from €0.20 to €100 per spin, with an ante bet that raises the stake by 25% for double the chance of triggering free spins. If I’m in the mood, the Xpress menu lets me buy 3, 4, or 5 scatter starts for 70x, 200x, or 500x, or pay 1,000x for the ultra bonus. The meter tracks ways as reels extend, and at full tilt the setup can reach 118,098 ways, while the base starts at a tidy 6,250.

Symbols and Payouts in Worms of Valor

Settle in for a paytable with 19 regular symbols spread across low, medium, high, and a super-high tier. Wins land with three or more matches on successive reels from the leftmost or rightmost side. Card ranks 9 to A cover the lows at about 0.1x to 0.3x for lines. The weapons set—flint, shield, arrow, dagger, trident, and axe—sits in the mid band paying roughly 0.25x to 0.9x. Coloured worm warriors pay 1x to 2x, topped by the King Worm at 3x, 3.5x, and 4x.

Wilds appear only on the ZapReel and substitute regular payers, picking up multipliers during free spins. Bonus symbols bring the feature round when they land in sufficient numbers. The Boost Symbol steps in on the main grid to improve a symbol or reward sitting on the ZapReel, then vanishes and triggers a cascade on its reel. When it hits a regular symbol or wild, it drops a random multiplier; when it lands on a Cash Prize or MultiPop, it raises the printed value.

Worms of Valor Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x4
	4	x3.5
	3	x3
	5	x2
	4	x1.8
	3	x1.4
	5	x2
	4	x1.8
	3	x1.4
	5	x2
	4	x1.8
	3	x1.4
	5	x1.8
	4	x1.4
	3	x1
	5	x1.8
	4	x1.4
	3	x1
	5	x1.8
	4	x1.4
	3	x1
	5	x0.9
	4	x0.7
	3	x0.5
	5	x0.9
	4	x0.7
	3	x0.5
	5	x0.9
	4	x0.7
	3	x0.5
	5	x0.7
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	5	x0.7
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	5	x0.7
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.2
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.2
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.2
	5	x0.25
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	5	x0.25
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	5	x0.25
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	Scatter
	Wild

Worms of Valor Slot Bonus Features

Popscade is the heartbeat. When a win lands, all winning symbols are removed and the reel grows taller, then new icons cascade from above to fill the gaps. The chain can continue for as long as hits keep arriving. In the base game each reel can rise to six high; in free spins the cap moves to eight. If you’re already at the cap, replacement symbols still drop without growing the reel, keeping momentum while the ways counter climbs.

The ZapReel spans five cells above the grid and spins across with regular symbols and rewards. In base play, rewards are Wilds and Cash Prizes; during free spins, MultiPop and Reel Unlock join the mix. A Cash Prize pays when there’s a win on the reel below the same position. MultiPop applies a random multiplier to every symbol on its reel below. Reel Unlock makes the reel beneath it jump to full height, filling empty positions for extra coverage across the ways system.

The Boost Symbol can improve symbols or rewards shown on the ZapReel, then disappears and causes a cascade on that reel. If it touches a regular symbol or wild, it assigns a random multiplier; on a Cash Prize or MultiPop, it increases the printed amount. Free spins trigger with 3 to 5 bonus symbols. Progress on reel heights only resets down to the shortest reel each spin. A global multiplier starts at 2x and grows by 2 per win, with extra spins and bigger growth once all reels are opened.

How to Win at Worms of Valor Slot

Gameplay is straightforward once you get a feel for the flow. The main 5x4 grid works with a 5x1 ZapReel above it, and wins land with three or more matches on adjacent reels starting from either side. I set a stake between €0.20 and €100, then use single spins, Autoplay, or Turbo if I want pace. As Popscade lifts reels and Reel Unlock hits, the ways can surge toward 118,098, so timing Xpress buys around hot sequences can suit my style.

Worms of Valor Slot RTP & Volatility

The developer provides RTP profiles of 86%, 94%, and 96.46%, and the game sits on a high volatility model with a headline max win of 10,000x the bet. The ante option adds 25% to the current stake while doubling the chance of free spins. Feature buys are priced at 70x, 200x, 500x, and 1,000x. I treat those figures with respect, pace sessions, and let the global multiplier in the bonus do the heavy lifting when the reels line up.

The Final Thoughts on Worms of Valor

Worms of Valor hits that sweet spot between cheeky visuals and a serious spec. Popscade keeps the grid alive, the ZapReel sprinkles in Wilds and Cash Prizes, and the extras in the bonus round add proper punch. I like how reel height progress sticks between spins, so you can build towards a board that feels primed. The both-ways payout scheme gels with this, making middling hits feel worthwhile while you chase the big ladders during the feature.

It isn’t all roses. Cash Prizes on the ZapReel felt modest at times, and the long list of symbols adds noise. Still, the package works because the math holds up and the 10,000x ceiling gives clear upside. When I’m not in a buying mood, the ante is a fair middle ground for nudging the bonus. If you fancy pop and zap mechanics with both-ways wins, Worms of Valor delivers a lively grind with moments where it properly takes off.