Gods of Asgard Megaways

Gods of Asgard Megaways Overview

Created by the Iron Dog Studio, Gods of Asgard Megaways brings to life the mythical characters of Norse mythology in an exciting new game with plenty of fun bonus features. Players will meet such incredible gods as Thor, Odin and Loki in the hallowed realm of Asgard - the land of the powerful and righteous. At the centre of this world is the tree of life or Yggdrasil, from which all beings came generated. Mechanically, this is a Megaways slot, meaning that the number of icons and pay lines changes from spin to spin. The RTP for this game is 96.13%, and the maximum win from one spin is 25,000x the stake.

The features in this game start with the Norse God modifiers. There are four of these, each with its own abilities that enhance the value of your spins. The main feature in this game, however, is the free spins game triggered when players simultaneously land three or more of the scatter icons on the reels. The more scatters you land to trigger the bonus; the more spins are awarded to you. This game also has a bonus buy option that allows players to buy their access to the free spins game. However, it is not available in the UK. All features will be explained in more detail later on in the review.

Theme and Symbols

The theme for this game is the world of Norse Mythology. Norse mythology is a body of stories associated with the gods, heroes, and rituals of the Norse people. It was orally transmitted for centuries before being written down in the 13th century. The mythology centres on the god Odin and his quest for knowledge; Odin is also associated with war, wisdom, poetry, and magic. Other major gods include Thor (god of thunder), Frey (god of fertility), and Loki (the trickster god). The stories tell of battles between the gods, journeys to other realms such as Valhalla and Hel, and the creation and destruction of the world.

The background for this game is a depiction of the tree of life, Yggdrasil. Yggdrasil is a vast and ancient tree that is central to Norse mythology. The tree is so big that it spans the entire world, with its roots reaching down into the underworld and its branches extending up into the heavens. Yggdrasil is home to many creatures, including dragons, giants, and elves. It is also the site of many important events, such as Ragnarok, the final battle between the gods and their enemies. It is seen here as a twisting tree standing in front of the gates of Asgard.

The playing board is a classic Megaways board with stone tablets comprising the icon's housing.
The symbols are split into low-paying, high-paying and special symbols. The low-paying icons are the 10, J, Q, K and A in playing card royals, with the A being the most valuable, worth 1x the stake for the top combination. On the other hand, the more valuable symbols are the horn, the tankard of mead, the necklace, the hammer and finally, the ring. The ring is the most valuable of these, paying out at 15x the stake for the top combination. The specials comprise the wolf wild, the multiplier wild, the four God modifier icons, and the scatter lightning bolt.

Game Play

Gods of Asgard Megaways is played on a special Megaways board, meaning that the number of symbols falling into every reel changes with every spin. This also means that the number of pay lines also changes. At their maximum, there are 200,704 pay lines available here.
To win combinations, players must land three or more matching symbols on pay lines moving from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel. The betting range for Gods of Asgard Megaways is 10p to £50 per spin.
To adjust their bet levels, players can toggle their stakes up and down using the tool located at the bottom left-hand side of the screen.
Further information, including a short tutorial and a display of the paytable, can be found via the menu button in the right-hand corner of the screen. The spin and auto spin buttons are located in the centre of the screen.
Volatility for this slot is rated in the high range. The return to player percentage for Gods of Asgard Megaways is 96.31%, which is above average. The biggest payout that players can win on one spin is 25,000x your stake.

Features

This game's first set of features is the four Norse God modifiers that can fall onto the reels at any time, in the base game or the free spins game. Each one has special powers that allow it to transform symbols. These are explained below:

The Freya Gods transforms 2-4 symbols on reels 2, 3, and 4 into Wilds.
The Loki God transforms 2-4 symbols on reels 1, 2, 3 and 4 into a random symbol picked from reel 1.
The Thor God transforms 3-4 symbols on reels 1, 2 and 3 into the high symbol.

The Odin God transforms 2 symbols on reels 2 and 3 into Multiplier Wilds. The multiplier in the base game is always 2, but it can increase each time Odin appears in the Free Spins feature.

However, this game's main feature is the free spins game. This is triggered when players land three or more of the scatter symbols on the reels at the same time. The more scatters you land to trigger this bonus; the more free spins are awarded. The maximum you can win is 20 spins for six scatters. Players can also earn extra spins by landing additional scatters from within the game.
Finally, this game also offers a bonus buy option that allows players to purchase their entrance to the free spins round. However, this is not available in the UK.

Conclusion

If you enjoy the thrilling stories and characters of Norse mythology and the fast-paced excitement of online slot games, you may have just hit the jackpot here. This being said, players should be wary of the high volatility and the sparseness of some of the feature content. At least the RTP and max win are relatively high. All in all, this is a solid slot and one we would recommend playing.