For an epic adventure into the mythical world of Asgard, join Odin, King of Asgard and protector of the nine realms, in Pillars of Asgard. Powered by SG Studio developer NextGen Gaming, this Norse mythology-themed game is one of the best online slots, bringing something entirely new to slot player’s screens. With up to 1 million ways to win and a maximum win potential of 25,000x the stake, this online slot offers incredible gameplay and features.

What you need to know

The scene is set in the mythical world of Asgard, home to the Norse gods and goddesses. Players begin with 4,096 ways to win, but the appearance of scatters on the reels can increase this up to 262,144 ways to win. There are seven bonus features, and players can see up to 1 million ways to win during the free spins bonus round, where extended reels come into play. We’ll discuss these features in greater detail in the ‘Bonus features’ section below.

The game boasts an RTP (return to player) of 96.1%, which is slightly above average, but the Megaways feature is certainly the most impressive aspect of the game. Alongside the impressive number of ways to win, Pillars of Asgard also happens to be NextGen Gaming’s most volatile slot ever, making it a high-risk game, which players will either love or hate.

NextGen Gaming is known for producing games of excellent performance and high-quality gameplay, and Pillars of Asgard is certainly a testament to this. With top-notch graphics and game design, outstanding features and some truly enticing offers up for grabs, the excitement is high. Try it out for yourself, claim your 100 free spins on our jackpot mobile casino and give Pillars of Asgard a go.

Graphics and theme

In Norse mythology, Asgard is one of the nine worlds surrounding Yggdrasil, the tree of life. This incredible kingdom is the setting for this equally incredible online slot. The reels are featured at the entrance to Asgard between two giant golden pillars that reveal themselves as godly statues during the extended reels feature, on a podium embellished with gold finishes and dragon heads. Asgard is set among the clouds, with tall cylindrical buildings peeking through, and a striking starry sky in the distance. 

The game starts off with a 6×4 reel grid which can expand by up to 4 rows during the free spins round. On the reels, players will find low-paying 9, 10, J, Q, K, and A in a runic font design, as well as the higher-paying runic stones featuring a green spear, blue horn, purple Valknut, and red raven. Odin is the wild, which substitutes for all symbols except for the scatter, and is the most valuable symbol, paying 1,000x the stake for 6 on the reels. The scatter symbol is represented by Odin’s crown. 

We highly recommend playing with the volume up, as the soundtrack offers a tranquil backdrop to the game, creating an ethereal atmosphere one might expect in the land of the gods, only to add an element of action and excitement with drum beats and Norse chanting as the reels spin. The game has been optimised to be enjoyed on both desktop and mobile, making it the perfect game to enjoy free daily spins.

How to play Pillars of Asgard

Cross the rainbow bridge, Bifrost, to start playing Pillars of Asgard. When you first enter the game, choose to play with or without sound – we recommend playing with sound for a truly immersive experience.

Before spinning the reels, you’ll want to set your gaming controls. You can do this either on the buttons surrounding the ‘play’ button or by selecting the menu button. Start by setting your betting limit, you’ll get to choose from 0.25p to £10 per spin (making it ideal for players of all bankrolls). Next, choose between 10 and 100 autospins, unless you prefer taking it spin by spin. You can also choose the quality of effects (good, better, or best) to suit your device.

Some players may be disappointed by the limited betting range. However, with the game’s extreme volatility, this range offers a degree of safety to players. If you’re up for the risk, play online slots with no deposit at The Phone Casino.

Once you’ve set your betting controls and have reviewed the paytable, it’s time to get spinning. Land 3, 4, 5, or 6 matching symbols across adjacent reels, from left to right, to score a winning combination.

Bonus features

As you may hope for in a Norse-themed game, there is plenty of action! This game is the first NextGen Gaming slot to make use of a DynaReel engine and Pillar Shift mechanic. Other features include wild multipliers, free spins, expanding reels, and wild stacks.

Wild Multiplier

Each time you land a winning combination with 1 or more wild symbols, you trigger the Wild Multiplier feature. Each wild in view boosts the wild multiplier which will be randomly selected by a pendulum featured above the reels.

• 1 Odin Wild awards a 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 8x, or 10x multiplier
• 2 Odin Wilds award a 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 8x, or 10x multiplier
• 3 Odin Wilds award a 4x, 5x, 6x, 8x, or 10x multiplier
• 4 Odin Wilds award a 5x, 6x, 8x, or 10x multiplier
• 5 Odin Wilds award an 8x or 10x multiplier

Free Games

Land 3 or more scatters anywhere on the reels and you’ll be awarded 20 free spins. 

Reel Rise

Each scatter symbol that lands during a free spin will increase the number of positions on the respective reel by 1. Each reel can extend to hold 10 symbols each, resulting in 1 million ways to win! 

This feature is thanks to the DynaReel engine, and as mentioned, each extra row offers more ways to win:

• 3 scatters award 1 extra row and 15,625 ways to win
• 4 scatters award 2 extra rows and 46,625 ways to win
• 5 scatters award 3 extra rows and 117,649 ways to win
• 6 scatters award 4 extra rows and 262,144 ways to win

Odin’s Blessing Bonus

As the paytable states, Odin is pleased when any reel reaches its maximum height of 10 positions! This, in turn, will award you 5 additional free spins, and all scatter symbols on the reel will be replaced with wilds for the remainder of the feature.

Rise of Odin Bonus

Should you be lucky enough to extend all 6 reels to their maximum height, Odin awakens and becomes charged with power, unleashing 1 million ways to win! A wild stack will also appear on one of the reels, replacing all 10 symbols on the reel for the remainder of the free spins.

Buy Pass and Take a Chance

Pillars of Asgard has a Buy Pass feature which allows players to buy their way into the Reel Rise feature for 80x their total wager. 

There is also the Take a Chance feature, which acts as a side bet, where players can gamble for a chance to activate the Buy Pass feature, at the cost of 10x the stake.

However, due to UK regulation, neither of these extras are available to players in the UK.

Our thoughts and similar games

NextGen Gaming really stepped things up with this game, setting a new standard for online slots. The visuals and design are outstanding, the number of ways to win is next-level, and the features offer a new dimension to an already action-packed game. 

Customers of The Phone Casino will be particularly happy with the impressive mobile design and quality of the game. Though the volatility may deter some players, the prize potential and gaming experience is enough to make loyal fans of the game.

Players with an appetite for ancient civilization-themed slot titles should also be sure to take a spin on Ancient Egypt, Gladiator of Rome, and Greek Gods. 

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