Play’n Go Games Release Their Next Big Hit Slot Viking Runecraft

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Play’n GO is one of those casino software that we love, especially as they’ve released some of our favourite mobile slot games over the past couple of years.

We are talking brilliant gems like Royal Masquerade, the unusual Cloud Quest slot, and the volatile Book of Dead game.

But, some of their releases lately have been… OK.

Not bad, no brilliant. Just ok.

So yeah, we’re excited to see them climb back to their great heights with this Viking Runecraft slot out on the 27th of April.

Why we’re going to love this Viking Runecraft slot

Mostly because there’s a wonderful air of familiarity about it.

Also we got a chance to play it for a few minutes, thanks to the lovely folks over at Play’n GO, and the graphics are as beautiful as you’d expect it.

The Norse Gods are back!

To be fair to Play’n GO, this is only their second foray into Viking kingdom, and their first norse slot Dragon Ship, is old enough that many of you probably haven’t even come across it.

But, let’s be honest, those Norse gods certainly seem to be a popular theme going back years; all the way from Thunderstruck II and Hall of Gods, to the more recent Vikings Go Berzerk slot from Yggdrasil.

Perhaps it’s got something to do with the fact that these old legends seem to be coming back to modern media, with the likes of Asguards filling our screens.

But more likely, it’s got something to do with the fact that all the big game software are based out of Stockholm.

Who cares? It’s a beautifully rendered theme

Yes, the theme has been done before. But there’s about a thousand more Leprechaun and Irish themed slots out there, and you don’t see us complaining.

Granted, there’s nothing particularly earth shattering about these Norse gods and runes symbols on screen.

They are done well enough, but nothing that makes Viking Runecraft standout any more than any of the other nordic games we’ve mentioned above.

Still, having played a few rounds, we can say that the sounds and animations do make this a little special.

But you’ll have to wait until the 27th to see for yourself.

But it’s not the theme that is familiar

Keen eyed slot readers may be wondering why we are talking about Norse gods and themes, when clearly there is one big mammoth in the room we’ve failed to mention.

Namely the fact that this isn’t a traditional 5 reel video slot.

Nope, this Viking Runecraft slot game is a 7 by 7 grid, where every way pays. Or, to put it another way, if 5 or more symbols touch each other vertically or horizontally, you get a win.

Up to 15+ symbol win in fact.

Viking Runecraft slot is inspired by another popular game

Off the top of your head, we dare you to name the most popular Play’n GO slots of all time.

Bet you’re already looking back at the top of the post, to some of our favourites, and gambling it’s one of them.

Well, you sneaky cheater, you’d be wrong.

Every software has a favourite, but Play’n GO’s is unusual

When you talk about NetEnt gaming, you think Starburst.

If you’re a fan of Williams Interactive, you’ve no doubt gambled on Raging Rhino.

IGT have the famed Cleopatra slot, NextGen have Foxin Wins… everyone has a favourite.

The thing about Play’n GO, is that their most popular slot isn’t the most obvious.

Some of you out there might be thinking that it’s got to be Energoonz, which is the grid slot that made them famous. Or maybe Enchanted Meadow, which is the casino game that made them interesting.

Gemix is by far their most successful slot

That’s right. The 7×7 grid slot where you travel 3 different worlds, and you chase different wild features and cascading wins.

Strange, but true, but across the world players everywhere sign up to Play’n GO casinos just to have a chance to spin on their unusual Gemix slot game, which some would say is more game than slot.

But, the wins are there, the gem symbols explode with deep satisfaction, and the game mechanics are unique enough to keep standing out.

Viking Runecraft is not an exacts copy

As far as we can tell, from the little time we got to play the game and having looked at some of the stats, Gemix and Viking Runecraft are not identical slots.

For one, you get to travel to four different worlds, each represented by one of the four main gods: Thor, Odin, Freya and Heimdall, and each with their own unique wild bonus feature.

In Gemix there are only 3 worlds. So that’s only 3 bonus features.

But the underlying idea remains the same

Namely the fact that as you get wins, you fill up a charge meter for each consecutive win you get in these cascading reels.

When you charge these up, depending on how charged they get, you get a whole host of slot bonus features that are made specifically to create some big wins.

What Viking Runecraft slot does a little different however, is that it ups the stakes a little bit, giving you the chance to catch up to 15x multiplier.

Viking Runecraft slot is going to be a hit

Basically, this new Play’n GO game is what happened when Gemix grew up and decided to give you better chances at wins.

If this isn’t going to be a hit with players… then we will eat blend and eat our iPhones.

But not until we’ve had a go playing on Viking Runecraft, and a little Gemix to remind ourselves of their greatness till the 27th of April, at Guts mobile casino.

Why Guts? Because you get an exclusive 10 free spins no deposit on Piggy Riches, a bigger first deposit bonus of 250% up to £€$250, and are one of the few Android and iOS casinos we know who regularly give out Play’n GO free spin bonuses.

A match made in Valhalla.