Smokey is back, and this time, he's trading his mischievous raccoon mask for Viking armor. If you loved Le Bandit, the insanely popular slot from Hacksaw Gaming, then Le Viking might just be your new obsession.
Le Bandit brought a revolutionary coin-collection mechanic, massive multipliers, and some of the most intense bonus rounds in Hacksaw's portfolio. But can Le Viking live up to its predecessor?
We asked a few iGaming experts (revpanda and others) what they thought about this slot, and they all thought it would be at least as popular as Le Bandit. So let's dive in and see what this slot is all about.
1. A Brutal Coin Collection System That Keeps You Hooked
The Raid Spins Re-Spin Mode is where Le Viking truly separates itself from other Hacksaw slots.
- Land 6 Coins at once and you trigger the re-spin feature.
- You get 3 lives--each dead spin removes one, and landing a Coin, Diamond, or Clover resets it.
- Coins stick to the grid and reveal multipliers up to 500x once the feature ends.
Personal Take:
If you liked Le Bandit's Golden Squares mechanic, Le Viking takes it to another level. Unlike Le Bandit, where Rainbow symbols triggered the multipliers, here, everything stays locked in place, making it feel even more intense.
2. Berserk Free Spins - Multipliers That Snowball Insanely
This is where Le Viking turns from a fun slot into an all-out high-stakes warzone.
- Every triggering scatter gets a x2 Grid Multiplier--and it stays there.
- Coins, Diamonds, and Clovers are sticky until they get collected by the Magic Cauldron.
- The Magic Cauldron is a total game-changer--it collects all coins, multiplies them, and locks them in place.
Comparison with Le Bandit
Instead of just building up Golden Squares, Le Viking lets you compound multipliers across multiple spins, making it feel like a high-volatility dream. If Le Bandit was about chasing clusters, Le Viking is about stacking multipliers to absurd levels.
3. More Bonus Rounds Than Ever Before
While Le Bandit had two main bonus rounds, Le Viking goes full Ragnarok mode with four different free spins rounds:
- Valkyrie Free Spins - Starts with x3 Grid Multipliers for even crazier stacking.
- Ragnarök Free Spins - x5 Multipliers at the start, meaning high volatility kicks in early.
- Journey to Valhalla Free Spins - x10 Multipliers and NO low-value Bronze/Silver Coins. This mode is where you can hit those 10,000x wins.
What this Means
Instead of getting "just another free spins round," Le Viking scales the volatility massively based on the bonus mode you trigger. It makes every session feel different, something Le Bandit couldn't quite deliver.
4. The Ultimate High-Roller Experience
Like Le Bandit, Le Viking is all about big bets, high multipliers, and relentless action.
- Base game spins feel fast and don't drag on, keeping engagement high.
- The bonus rounds build tension like no other Hacksaw slot.
- Coins up to 500x + Clover multipliers up to x20 = Pure insanity.
Comparison with Other Hacksaw Slots
While games like Wanted Dead or a Wild and RIP City have insane volatility, Le Viking gives more frequent action without sacrificing its high-payout potential.
5. Le Viking vs. Le Bandit - Which One Wins?
Final Verdict - Is Le Viking Better Than Le Bandit?
If Le Bandit was a modern classic, Le Viking is the brutal, high-stakes sequel that cranks everything up to 11.
- More bonus rounds with insane volatility.
- Multipliers snowball faster, leading to bigger win potential.
- Raid Spins add another layer of risk & reward.
If you loved Le Bandit, Le Viking is a must-play. It takes Hacksaw's winning formula and dials up the chaos, making it one of the most exciting releases of the year. Would I recommend it? Absolutely.
Get ready to raid your way to Valhalla--this slot is a beast.
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