Volsunga - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

There’s always room for another fantasy-themed online slots game. So if you’ve loved playing the Wilderland slot, or your just fancy exploring the forests of Iceland, Volsunga could be just the game for you.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

Volsunga is an epic Icelandic saga covering hundreds of years. But for the slots game Electric Elephant have decided to focus on the guardians of the forest, who can transform into eagles, wolves and bears during certain phases of the moon. And the shape-shifting characters are celebrated with shape-shifting reels too for extra excitement.

Gorgeous graphics are accompanied by a stirring soundtrack, which adds extra atmosphere to this interesting and immersive game.

Volsunga RTP & Volatility

Volsunga has an RTP of 97.16%, which is really very good. But it’s a medium-volatility slot, so it’s best to explore the game in demo mode in the first instance. You can try it out for free right here, along with all the latest Electric Elephant slots online.

How to Play Volsunga

Volsunga is a fairly complex online slot, so spend some time getting to know the game controls and mechanics.

1. Once the game has launched we strongly recommend you spend some time studying the rules and paytable. Tap on the Settings button, then on the triple-line icon to view this information.

2. Now tap on the poker chip icon to see the betting options in the game and make your selection. You can also adjust your wager from just below the game reels.

3. Now you only have to tap on the Spin button to start your game. If you’d like to settle down for a lengthy gaming session, the Autoplay function gives you automatic spins for hands-free gaming. You can set optional win and loss amounts to end the feature if you like. But you can always stop the feature by pressing Spin during gameplay.

4. Adjust game controls from within the Settings menu. You can mute game sounds and/or the musical backing.

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins

You can spin the reels of Volsunga from 0.20 to 300.00 per spin. You’ll win a cash prize for matching three, four or five symbols on adjacent reels, starting from reel 1. The game’s paytable is dynamic, so it shows you the actual cash sums you’ll win given your current stake. We played the game at 3.00 per spin, which delivered the following payouts:

9 = 0.30, 0.45, 1.50

10 = 0.30, 0.45, 1.50

J = 0.30, 0.45, 1.50

Q = 0.30, 0.45, 1.50

K = 0.30, 0.45, 1.50

A = 0.30, 0.45, 1.50

Blue flower = 0.45, 0.75, 3.00

Toadstool = 0.75, 1.50, 3.45

Eagle warrior = 0.90, 2.25, 3.75

Bear warrior = 1.20, 3.00, 4.20

Wolf maiden = 2.25, 3.75, 4.50

Scatter = 6.00, 15.00, 30.00

Volsunga Bonus Features & Free Spins

One of the most noticeable features of Volsunga is the ever-changing grid format. The game opens with a 5, 3, 1, 3, 5 configuration, giving up to 225 Ways to Win. But there’s an innovative Reel Unlock mechanic that comes into play according to the phases of the moon. This is decided by the horizontal row of symbols above the main game reels. This reel spins along with the main reels and delivers one of four options with each spin:

No moon = the reels remain unchanged with no modifier or reel expansion

White moon = the game matrix increases to become a 5, 3, 3, 3, 5 grid with 675 Ways to Win.

Blue moon = the game matrix increases to become a 5, 5, 3, 5, 5 grid with 1,875 Ways to Win, and a Win Both Ways mechanic.

Red moon = the game matrix increases to become a 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 grid with3,125 Ways to Win and a Mixed Pays mechanic. All three character symbols transform into animals that can work together to create winning combinations, paying out according to the top-paying symbol in the game.

Further moon symbols landing on a following spin can expand the reels further or increase the modifiers. But if a blank moon lands, the reels revert to their base configuration.
 
And Volsunga also includes a free spins bonus game too. Land three Scatters to activate six Free Spins. The grid expands to its 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 configuration, giving the maximum 3,125 Ways to Win throughout. And the Win Both Ways mechanic is also activated for the duration of the bonus round. But you’ll need to land the red moon too if you want to benefit from the Mixed Pays game mechanic during the feature.

Overall Review

The Volsunga saga is an epic tale, and the Volsunga slot is equally epic in its own way. It’s certainly a complex game to understand initially, but once we’d got the hang of the mechanics we were completely hooked! If you love slots games with an immersive story and loads of great features, then you’ll definitely want to give this game a spin. Just be careful with the volatility, and if you play with real cash make sure you have a robust and elastic bankroll.

Disclaimer: Volsunga trademark / license is owned by Electric Elephant. This site is not endorsed by Electric Elephant.