Raven Rising

Based on a group of Nordic Vikings, this slot is named after the lone raven that sits atop the board itself. Perhaps he is keeping an eye on the Vikings during their voyage, or maybe he's just watching for matching symbols, who knows? One thing is for sure; this slot is packed with different features to check out! 

Raven Rising was produced by Quickspin, who are known for creating online slots that focus on action-related themes. For example, they have created games such as Crown of Valor, which was based on an intense battle during the Dark Ages. Quickspin are also responsible for Titan Thunder: Wrath of Hades and the ever-popular Big Bad Wolf Megaways. 

Another standout feature of Raven Rising is the tumble mechanic. If players match 3 or more symbols, they will be removed from play, with new icons dropping into the empty space below. Players can get started with Raven Rising with a minimum of 0.20 per spin. The game comes with 20 fixed paylines, meaning that all are automatically covered.

When looking into the featured symbols, we should start by getting the standard J, Q, K, and A symbols out of the way. Matching 5 ace symbols will award 3.75x the total stake size. The next step up from here is the Axe and Hammer, which award 10x or 25x for matching 5, respectively.

From here, it's time to look at some of the premiums and special symbols. Freyja, the Norse Goddess, and Odin award 50x and 75x in that order, if five are present across any payline. Finally, there are wild symbols, shown as golden coins and scatters, which feature a raven. 

Let's dive straight into the bonus with Raven Rising, which is activated if 3, 4, or 5 of the aforementioned scatter symbols land across any reel. When these land, players will be awarded with 7, 10, or 15 free spins. Landing 3, 4, or 5 scatters during the bonus mode itself will add another 3, 5, or 7 spins, respectively. 

During the bonus mode, the multiplier on all potential winnings will increase by 1x every time any symbols are successfully matched. This does not reset after each spin and will continue to increase until all spins have been played.

It’s also worth mentioning that players can choose to gamble with their bonus if they wish. Players can go from 7 to 10 and then to 15 free spins, which is the maximum possible number. For those that choose to gamble, a wheel will be spun to decide whether they are awarded more spins, or lose the bonus feature entirely. Keep in mind that if players do decide to gamble, they will not be moved down a level if they lose. In this case, the bonus will end immediately.

With cascading reels and a bonus that is relatively unique, Raven Rising is a strong contender for anyone that wants to play a Viking-themed slot. The graphics are appealing, and the game itself follows the Quickspin blueprint of being incredibly smooth to play!