Asgardian Stones Slot

Get underway in this 5-reel and 20 payline game with bets from as little as 0.20 to a maximum of 200 per line. Should you be set to spin for a while, why not make use of NetEnt’s nifty Auto Play function, which can be set to spin between 10 and 1,000 spins for you automatically. This is especially handy if you need to keep busy with something else while the reels roll.

The game yields a medium variance with a decent 96.31% RTP. Medium volatility games are very popular amongst veteran players who do not have the bankroll needed for high variance slots. The wins will pop through on occasion and each has the potential of paying pretty well, up to a maximum of 500x per line.

Asgardian Stones Theme, Soundtrack, and Symbols

The game has a very dark feel to it. Though it deals with Norse deities in the land of Asgard, one cannot shake the feeling that you are playing within the realms of the underworld with tombstones all around you. The gloom is all around the reels, but in the distance behind the wall of reels lies the Asgardian City, where a hope of better times lies just beyond your reach. Play the wall of headed statues for a chance at godlike rewards.

The visuals are truly remarkable and boast the finest 3D graphics. Each figure is well defined and lifelike. The soundtrack is very eerie though, but together with the visuals are able to bring you a great sensory element to the gaming entertainment. The ambience of the game is almost ghostly. Playing in the wee night hours could have you checking your back every now and then.

The game symbols tell the story on the reels. Each appears like a tiki mask on the reel wall. It is evident that each mask is carved in stone and represents a deity of some sort that has passed away. These symbols include 5 high-value masks. Each in its own colour (gold, green, blue, purple, and grey). The lower value icons are represented by card deck symbols (Q, K, and A), but these are well adorned to fit in with all the other icons.

The special symbols include a WILD ‘W’, which substitutes for all standard symbols to create a winning combination. There is also a Bonus Icon, which is key to triggering the main Wheel Bonus. It is worthwhile noting that all of the above symbols can appear as colossal symbols on the reels. These icons cover more positions than normal tiles, usually set out as 2x2 or 3x3 in size.

Special Features

The true mark of an innovative 3D online slot ensemble is found in the extra features added to the standard visuals and sounds. Players seeking the best of the best will often gloss over the game stats in search of ticked boxes in the multi-feature arena. Fortunately, this game is full of Net Entertainment superior gaming quality, where three special features set this game apart.

Avalanche Feature

This game employs a tumbling reel engine as a game base. Instead of rolling into place like with most reel spins, this game’s symbols fall into place on the grid. Should winning combinations be made, all symbols involved in the win will explode and disappear, leaving gaps in the reels. More tiles will tumble/avalanche down from above to fill the gaps. This effectively gives you another chance at landing wins.

Colossal Crush

The Colossal Crush feature occurs when a colossal 2x3 or 3x3 symbols falls onto the reels during an avalanche. If there are empty spaces anywhere under the symbol, the tile will crush all icons on its way to resting and filling those gaps. For each row it breaks through, a win multiplier will increase (shown to the left of the reels) to a maximum of 4x. When the symbol stops, all wins will be calculated, and the multiplier applied, boosting your bankroll in the process.

Bonus Wheel Game

This Bonus Wheel feature is triggered by landing the Bonus Wheel icon anywhere on reels 3, 4, and 5. Spin the stone wheel to reveal 3 prizes. These can either come as instant coins wins, free spins (up to 15), or a combination of spins and instant coin wins.

The free spins bonus will start if you won any spins on the wheel. All WILDS that land during the feature will appear on the screen as colossal symbols. If the WILD is involved in any win, only the portion of the colossal symbol that formed part of the winning combination will crumble away in the avalanche, leaving the rest of the WILD in place.

The bonus wheel can be re-triggered throughout the course of the feature, with a maximum of 25 additional free spins up for grabs.

Jackpots

Should you manage to land 5 of the top paying symbols across a single payline, it will pay out a jackpot prize of 500x your bet line. On maximum bet, that would yield a €5,000 win. The top win available in the game is, however, a whopping 400,000, thanks to the colossal symbols.

Game Verdict

If Gonzo’s Quest went down well with you, this game is sure to meet the mark. Both games play off a similar Avalanche Reel engine and boast top 3D graphics and animations. But, if it’s a darker and more mysterious game you are after, this title is definitely the better choice.

The free spins hold some great rewards with the involvement of the giant-sized wilds. Bear in mind that the tumbling reel feature continues throughout the main feature and you will realise that your free spins could render far more chances of big wins than you might have initially thought.