Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded slot

Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded slot: the short version

Yggdrasil made its name with a run of Viking games, and Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded is the 2021 rework of the 2016 title that sits in the middle of that series. The cartoon Norse raiders are back on a 5 × 4 grid with 25 paylines, but the maths has been rebuilt around a higher top prize: the published max win is 25,000 times the stake.

If you have read our page on the original Vikings Go Berzerk, the biggest change is where the drama sits. The original was built around rage meters that filled as Vikings won; Reloaded concentrates its potential in free spins, where Berzerk Vikings can transform into sticky wilds. For a broader look at the theme, see our Norse and Viking slots page, or browse all our slot machine guides.

How the Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded slot machine decides a spin

Because the game uses fixed paylines rather than ways, each win has to sit on one of 25 set paths across the 4-row grid. Our paylines explainer shows how those paths are drawn. The sequence of a single paid spin looks like this:

1. You set a total stake, which is spread across all 25 lines; UK casinos limit it to £5 (25+) or £2 (18–24).
2. The random number generator fixes the stop position on each reel at the moment you press spin.
3. The reels animate for at least 2.5 seconds, the UK minimum game cycle, and land on the chosen positions.
4. Any three or more matching symbols from the leftmost reel along an active payline pay according to the paytable.
5. Wilds substitute to complete lines; free spin symbols are counted to see whether the bonus starts.
6. Your balance and net position update before the next spin can begin.

Published summaries also describe a random base-game feature called the Ragnarök Spin, in which Viking symbols go berzerk and winning Vikings turn into wilds. Random features like this are decided by the same RNG call as the rest of the spin, so nothing you do can make them more likely. Our page on random features explains the design.

Symbols and paylines on the Reloaded reels

The symbol set splits into Viking characters, who pay the most, and lower-paying coin symbols. The help screen shows each value at your current stake, and because the stake is split across 25 lines, a line win is usually a fraction of the total bet unless several lines hit at once or premium symbols fill a reel. Our guide to high-pay and low-pay symbols explains the split.

Wild symbols replace the regular pay symbols to complete lines. On a 4-row grid with 25 lines, one wild in the middle of the reels can sit on several paylines at once, which is why reels full of wilds produce the largest results. Read our wild symbols guide for the different wild types used across slots.

Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded free spins and the Berzerk Vikings

Free spin symbols trigger the bonus. The more you land, the stronger the start: published game summaries describe extra Berzerk Vikings being added for higher trigger counts. Reviews disagree on the exact number of spins and Vikings awarded, so check the game rules for the figures in your version rather than relying on a review.

During the round, Berzerk Vikings fight on the reels. When a Viking wins its battle, it turns into a wild that stays in place for the remaining free spins. Every sticky wild adds coverage to the paylines it sits on for every spin that follows, so a round that turns several Vikings early can build momentum, while a round with none can end quietly. Published summaries also mention treasure chest symbols in the bonus that can add extra spins, more Berzerk Vikings or stronger wilds, and wilds that can carry multipliers; see our page on wild multipliers for how these generally combine with line wins.

Worked illustration: why early sticky wilds matter

Imagine a round of seven free spins. If a Viking turns wild on spin 1, that wild is present for all seven spins. If the same transformation happens on spin 6, it only helps for two. The value of a sticky wild rises with the number of spins left, which is why the same bonus can pay very differently from one trigger to the next. This illustration is about the mechanism; the actual spin count is in the help screen.

Vikings Go Berzerk vs Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded

Remakes are common in online slots, and our slot sequels guide explains why studios revisit successful games. In this case the grid and paylines carry over, while the RTP and bonus focus change.

The RTP difference of 0.1 percentage points is small: on £100 of stakes it works out at about 10p of long-run average cost. The bigger change is in how the return is distributed, with Reloaded aiming at a much higher ceiling.

Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded RTP and the cost of 100 spins

The Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded RTP is 96%, so the house margin is 4%. In pounds, every £100 staked has a long-run average cost of £4. That average applies over millions of spins across all players; a session of a few hundred spins will almost always finish well above or below it. Our RTP guide and house edge explainer go into the maths.

Reviews label the volatility differently, so we have not printed a rating. A 25,000x ceiling with a sticky-wild bonus usually means a large share of the return is held back for rare rounds, but the in-game information is the place to confirm how Yggdrasil classifies it. Our volatility guide explains what the label means for your budget.

Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded max win at UK stakes

The Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded max win is 25,000 times the stake. In Great Britain the stake you can place is capped, so the ceiling in pounds depends on your age as well as your choice of stake.

The Gambling Commission's stake limit guidance (opens in a new tab) confirms the £5 cap for players aged 25 and over (from 9 April 2025) and £2 for 18–24s (from 21 May 2025). A max win is the very top of the maths model and is extremely rare; our page on max win caps explains how studios set and enforce them.

UK rules that shape the Reloaded version

Sites outside Great Britain may show this online slot with a bonus buy, an autoplay button or a fast-spin setting. None of these appear at UK-licensed casinos. The Gambling Commission's rule summary (opens in a new tab) lists the design changes in force since 31 October 2021.

See autoplay ban, online slot stake limits and bonus buy in the UK for the detail behind each line.

Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded demo and help screen

A Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded demo is a good way to see the battles and sticky wilds before staking anything. UK casinos offer free demo play only after age verification, a rule in place since May 2019 (demo age verification). Demo credits have no value, and demo results don't predict real-money ones.

1. Open the game and select the menu or information button.
2. Find the line stating the theoretical RTP and check it reads 96%.
3. Read the free spins page to see how many spins and Berzerk Vikings each trigger count gives.
4. Look for the maximum win statement, expressed as a multiple of stake.
5. Note the stake range so you can plan a budget in spins, not just pounds.

Viking slot myths

• 'Losing Viking battles in the base game build up to a bonus.' Each spin is independent; nothing carries over between paid spins unless the help screen says so. See do slot machines remember past spins?
• 'Sticky wilds mean the bonus will pay well.' They improve the round's chances, but a round can still end small if few Vikings win their battles.
• 'A remake pays more than the original.' The RTP is 96% against the original's 96.1%; a new version is not automatically more generous. Read are new slots better than old ones?
• 'Stopping the reels at the right moment helps.' Online, the result is fixed before the reels stop, and slam-stop is not allowed in the UK anyway.

Is Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded worth playing?

Fans of the series can compare Vikings Go Wild, the earlier Yggdrasil game, and Hacksaw's Le Viking for a different take on the theme. For something closer to a land-based machine, our fruit machines page explains how Category C machines differ.

Where to play Vikings Go Berzerk Reloaded in the UK

Yggdrasil games appear at many UK-licensed casinos, but lobbies vary and game availability changes, so search for the title before you register. These offers are for new customers aged 18+, and terms apply. At Coral, deposit and bet £10 on slots to receive 100 free spins worth 10p each on selected games, accepted within 48 hours and used within 7 days, with no wagering on the winnings. At Ladbrokes, deposit and spend £10 on slots for 50 free spins a day over 10 days (up to 500), 10p each on selected games, with no wagering. PlayOJO gives 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza for a first deposit of at least £10, with winnings paid as cash.

Offer spins are for selected games and may not include this one. Set a deposit limit before you play and keep sessions short. If gambling is causing problems, NHS gambling support (opens in a new tab) explains how to refer yourself to a specialist clinic, and the National Gambling Helpline is free on 0808 8020 133.

18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Decide a budget before you play: plan a slot budget. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.