RTP: 96.5% | Max Win: 5,000x | Norse mythology slot featuring Viking warriors. Features special Valhalla symbols that can trigger free spins with multiplier wilds and expanding features.
Gates of Valhalla brings the might of Norse warriors to the popular ‘Pay Anywhere’ tumbling reels format. This Pragmatic Play slot features a 6×5 grid where Viking symbols and runestones pay from any position. With an RTP of 96.5%, high volatility, and a max win of 5,000x, it invites players to feast in the halls of the gods. The theme is one of battle and glory, with symbols depicting axes, helmets, and Viking longships, set to a dramatic, chanting soundtrack. It’s a solid entry for mythology fans looking beyond Greek or Egyptian themes.
The core mechanic is familiar: land 8 or more matching symbols anywhere to create a win, followed by the cascading reels feature. Multiplier symbols with values like 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 25x, and 50x can land on any tumble. When part of a winning cluster, their values are summed and applied to that cascade’s win. The game includes the Ante Bet option, allowing players to increase their stake for a higher chance of triggering the free spins bonus, which is essential for reaching the slot’s highest payout potential.
Landing 4 or more scatter symbols (the Valkyrie’s wing) triggers the Free Spins round. Players are awarded 12 free spins. During the bonus, a special Valhalla multiplier feature is active. All multiplier symbols that land are collected on a meter. At the end of *each individual cascade sequence*, the total collected multiplier value is applied to the win from that specific cascade. The meter then resets for the next cascade. This ‘collect-and-apply-per-tumble’ system creates a rhythm of frequent, powerful multiplier payouts throughout the free spins session.
Gates of Valhalla is a reliable and well-executed member of the ‘Gates’ family, offering the proven tumbling wins and multiplier mechanics in a compelling Norse package. Its multiplier collection system, which resets per cascade, provides a different feel from games with persistent multipliers. It’s an excellent choice for players who enjoy the ‘Pay Anywhere’ gameplay loop and are looking for a theme change. While it may not revolutionize the formula, it delivers a highly volatile and potentially very rewarding Viking adventure with every spin.
| Developer | Pragmatic Play |
| RTP | 96.50% |
| Max Win | x5,000 |
| Volatility | Medium |
| Theme | Vikings & Norse |
| Features | Viking Theme, Free Spins, Valhalla Feature |
| Bet Range | €0.20 – €100 |
| Lines/Ways | Cluster Pays |
Erik was a blacksmith, crafting beautiful but practical tools in his forge. He felt his work was strong but lacked a soul, a story. An elderly customer, paying for a new axe, gave him a small, blackened piece of meteoric iron as a bonus. ‘For the heart of your next creation,’ he said. Erik was intrigued. He forged the meteor iron into the core of a new hunting knife. As he quenched the blade, steam rose not in a cloud, but in the shape of a great, spectral longship with shields along its side. He heard the faint, joyful echo of distant feasting and camaraderie. The knife, when finished, was not just sharp; it felt alive with honorable purpose. Erik gave it to his friend, a forest ranger. The ranger later told him that during a dangerous rescue in a blizzard, the knife in his hand seemed to glow warm, guiding him through whiteout conditions to the lost hikers. Erik’s craft transformed. He became known for ‘Saga Blades’, each with a core of story and honor. He learned that the Gates of Valhalla aren’t just an end; they are a promise that work done with integrity and courage carries an eternal, guiding spirit within it, a spark of the heroic feast that can light the way in the darkest cold.
Land three Scatter symbols to enter the Free Spins feature in Valhalla.
The Viking warrior and the Valkyrie are the premium symbols. Various Norse artifacts also pay well.
No progressive jackpot, but the game features a ‘Tumble’ mechanic with increasing multipliers for consecutive wins.
Winning symbols explode, allowing new ones to drop. Each consecutive tumble in a sequence increases a win multiplier. Special multiplier symbols can also land.
Build long tumble sequences to ramp up the multiplier, especially during the Free Spins round where the feature is enhanced.