Raven Rising is an enthralling video slot game developed by Quickspin, set in a Viking-themed world. The game is structured on a traditional 5-reel, 3-row grid and offers players 20 distinct ways to win. In this adventure, players accompany two Viking characters on an epic quest to unleash the energies from mystical stones, which are intriguingly linked to Thor, the Norse God of Thunder.
The game's mechanics are such that wins are achieved when a player lands three or more matching symbols in succession on consecutive reels, starting from the first reel. The symbols in "Raven Rising" are beautifully designed to reflect the Norse theme. The lower-value symbols are represented by runic royals ranging from J to A, while the higher-value symbols include Viking-era icons such as axes, hammers, and two prominent Norse gods: Freyja and Odin. The payout for landing five matching symbols on a payline varies, ranging from 1.25 to 70 times the player's stake, depending on the symbol combination.
Wild symbols play a crucial role in "Raven Rising," serving as substitutes for all the regular pay symbols. These wilds not only help in forming winning combinations but also offer their own payouts, rewarding up to 125 times the bet for a line of five wilds.
One of the standout features of the game is the tumble mechanic. This feature comes into play when a winning combination is formed. The symbols in the winning line are removed from the grid, allowing new symbols to tumble down and fill the empty spaces. If this results in another winning combination, the tumble feature is reactivated. During the base game, called Midgård, each tumble that results in a win increases the win multiplier by +1. This multiplier resets to x1 at the start of each new base game spin.
Free spins are a significant aspect of "Raven Rising." These are triggered when 3, 4, or 5 Raven Scatter symbols appear in the base game, awarding 7, 10, or 15 free spins, respectively. The free spins round also allows for retriggering, offering an additional 3, 5, or 7 free spins when 3, 4, or 5 Raven Scatters land during the bonus round. For players in regions where the feature is available, there's an option to buy instant access to the Ragnarök Free Spins.