Valkyrie from ELK Studios: Slot Review - an epic quest starts now!

Journey to Valhalla in this new action-packed slot from stellar software provider ELK Studios! This game focuses on the Valkyries who were said to be brave female warriors who carried the heavy burden of deciding who lives and dies on the battlefield. Guided by Freya the Norse God of love and fertility, the Valkyries travel from the hot flames of Helheim where warriors are condemned to die as well as to the cloudy halls of Valhalla where warriors get to live out eternity with Norse Gods themselves. Let’s join the Valkyries – Gane, Helena, Tyrsa, and Andora on their latest quest to see if we can find a big cash prize on the battlefield?

Valkyrie is a 5 reel slot game with 1,024 ways to win that includes Free Spins, Bonus Spins, Wild Reels, and Epic Symbols.

Special Features

The first feature to highlight is the Wild symbol which is represented by an image of the all-mighty Norse god Odin. Like most Wild symbols, the main job of this symbol is to substitute for all other symbols except the Scatter to help form winning combinations on the reels.

The Bonus symbol is illustrated by the word “Bonus” in front of a blue and silver Norse rune and is used to trigger the random Bonus Spin feature. Once activated, the screen will light up and you will receive between 3 to 5 Bonus symbols. This will then trigger one of the following 3 features powered by Freya:

• Shield of Chance – a volley of Wilds will appear on the reels that will lock into place to give you a big chance of landing a massive payout.
• Sword of Destiny – magical swords fly over reels 2, 3, and 4 and when one of these swords lands on a reel then it will turn the whole reel Wild. It is possible to get 3 fully Wild reels here.
• Arrow of Fortune – 3 arrows are shot and as they land on the reels, they will reveal Epic symbols that can appear up to 3x3 in size!

The Bonus Spin feature is progressively built which means that the more Bonus symbols you land then the greater the chance for big wins.

The Scatter symbol is depicted by the words “Free Spins” placed in front of a gold and red Norse rune. Land 3 or more of these symbols to trigger the Valhalla Free Spins feature. Needless to say, the more Scatters you land then the more Free Spins you will be awarded. 3 Scatters awards 5 Free Spins, 4 awards 7 Free Spins, and 5 Scatters will get you 10 Free Spins. It is possible to retrigger this feature to get even more Free Spins by landing additional Scatters while in this feature. An excellent benefit of the Free Spins feature is that it also incorporates the Bonus Spin feature as 3, 4, or 5 Scatter symbols, will get you 1, 2, or 3 Bonus Spins to further increase your chances of landing a huge win on the reels.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

With this being an ELK Studios game you know you are in for a real treat in terms of graphics and it does not disappoint in that department one bit I can tell you! The game takes place on a battlefield with smoke billowing in the distance, dark gnarled trees on opposite sides, and Freya standing proudly and ready for battle to the left of the reels. Symbols are superbly designed and consist of the Valkyries - Gane, Helena, Andora, Tyrsa, as well as a Golden Wolf, a Gauntlet, a Golden Hammer, a Sword with a serpent surrounding it, and your typical A – J icons. The animations are top-notch as symbols speed up and down the reels and are covered in a neat flame-like effect when part of a winning combination on the reels. I especially like when the Bonus Spin triggers and surrounds the reels with lightning bolts as Freya joins in the action by triggering one of her special features.

The music is atmospheric and of the epic variety. It ties in really well with the fast-paced gameplay of this slot.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 1,024 ways to win, a healthy RTP of 96.3%, and a superb maximum payout of 5,000X your total bet.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.20, 0.40, 0.60, 1.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, 10.00, 20.00, 40.00, 60.00, 100.00

Based on a bet of 0.20:

• Valkyrie Gane Symbol: 0.20 for 3X, 0.40 for 4X, 0.80 for 5X
• Valkyrie Helena Symbol: 0.18 for 3X, 0.35 for 4X, 0.70 for 5X
• Valkyrie Andora Symbol: 0.15 for 3X, 0.30 for 4X, 0.60 for 5X
• Valkyrie Tyrsa Symbol: 0.12 for 3X, 0.25 for 4X, 0.50 for 5X
• Gauntlet Symbol: 0.10 for 3X, 0.20 for 4X, 0.40 for 5X
• Golden Wolf Symbol: 0.09 for 3X, 0.18 for 4X, 0.35 for 5X
• Serpent Sword Symbol: 0.07 for 3X, 0.14 for 4X, 0.30 for 5X
• Golden Hammer Symbol: 0.06 for 3X, 0.12 for 4X, 0.25 for 5X
• A Symbol: 0.03 for 3X, 0.05 for 4X, 0.10 for 5X
• K Symbol: 0.03 for 3X, 0.05 for 4X, 0.10 for 5X
• J Symbol: 0.02 for 3X, 0.03 for 4X, 0.05 for 5X
• Q Symbol: 0.02 for 3X, 0.03 for 4X, 0.05 for 5X

Our Verdict on Valkyrie

This game is produced by leading software provider ELK Studios and is yet another superb slot from the company. Valkyrie features exceptional graphics, action-packed gameplay, and the perfect amount of bonus features to keep you spinning those reels again and again. The Bonus Spins feature took a few spins to trigger but is highly rewarding considering you can land 3x3 colossal symbols on the reels or 3 fully Wild reels if you are really lucky! The Free Spins feature, on the other hand, took more time to trigger but your patience is nicely rewarded with the chance to huge cash prizes with added Bonus Spins and it’s nice you can also retrigger this feature. When it comes to variance, I found this slot to be High so it will take a chunk of your bankroll but with a top prize of 5,000X your bet on offer then it is definitely worth a few spins of your time! For slots with a similar Norse Mythology theme, check out Fortunes of Asgard and Asgardian Stones.

Let Freya guide you to a Valhalla-sized fortune on the reels when you play Valkyrie!