Hacksaw Gaming’s latest slot, Le Viking, ushers in a fresh chapter for Smokey, the time-traveling raccoon who previously ventured through the Wild West and ancient Egypt. After his successful appearances in Le Bandit (2023) and Le Pharaoh (2024), Smokey now sets sail into the Viking Age, armed with a battle-ready Viking helmet, a mischievous grin, and an arsenal of engaging features designed to bring players thrilling adventures on the high seas.

A new Viking era for Smokey:

Le Viking transports players to a coastal Viking settlement, where a docked longship and rustic huts create a cozy yet rugged atmosphere. Smokey stands beside the reels, looking ready for mischief, shouting his iconic “Bonjour!” as he readies himself for a treasure-filled raid. The game’s aesthetic is bold yet playful, staying true to Hacksaw’s signature cartoonish style. The soundtrack blends traditional Viking instruments with energetic rhythms, maintaining an upbeat vibe throughout the gameplay.

The new slot uses a 6×5 grid layout and offers a staggering 15,625 ways to win, providing ample opportunities for big payouts. Wins occur when three or more matching symbols land on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost position. Like its predecessors, Le Viking combines medium volatility with an RTP of 96.32%, although operators can opt for lower RTP settings. The betting range varies from €/$0.10 to €/$100, providing a broad spectrum for players of all types.

The paytable of Le Viking features a variety of symbols inspired by Viking lore. Lower-value symbols are represented by 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace, offering payouts from 0.10x to 0.70x for six matching symbols. Higher-value symbols, including crossbows, helmets, axes, swords, and hammers, provide more substantial rewards, with payouts ranging from 0.30x to 3x the bet for a full line of six hammers.

However, the real action begins with the game’s innovative bonus features, including Raid Spins, Berserk Free Spins, and several other dynamic free spin modes.

Raid spins: a respin mode for big wins:

One of the standout features in Le Viking is the Raid Spins mode. To trigger this, players must land six coin symbols of any kind. This feature offers three refilling lives and a grid filled with sticky symbols, including Coins, Diamonds, and Clover symbols. During the respins, each spin consumes one life, but landing a Coin, Diamond, or Clover symbol refills the lives to three, keeping the action alive.

At the end of the round, all revealed Coins and Diamonds are assigned random cash values based on their type. These values are determined by multipliers tied to the player’s bet. Bronze Coins can reveal multipliers from 0.2x to 4x, Silver Coins from 5x to 20x, and Gold Coins from 25x to 100x. Diamonds, the highest-paying symbols, can reveal multipliers ranging from 150x to 500x.

Additionally, Clover symbols come in two varieties: Green and Gold. Green Clover symbols multiply Coins and Diamonds on adjacent squares, with multipliers from x2 to x20, while Gold Clover symbols apply their multipliers to all Coins and Diamonds on the grid. These multipliers significantly increase the potential for big wins during the Raid Spins mode.

Le Viking also offers multiple Free Spin modes, each with its unique twist. As stated in the company’s press release, the Berserk Free Spins feature activates when three scatter symbols land simultaneously. This bonus round provides three refilling lives and includes sticky symbols that remain on the grid until collected by a Magic Cauldron. Grid Multipliers start at x2 and are sticky, remaining in place throughout the bonus.

When a Magic Cauldron lands, all Grid Multipliers and Clover symbols are activated, applying their multipliers to Coins, Diamonds, and any previous Magic Cauldrons in the area. The Berserk Free Spins mode can be further enhanced by Heart symbols, which increase the maximum number of lives by one, up to a maximum of five.

Other Free Spins modes include the Valkyrie Free Spins, Ragnarök Free Spins, and Journey to Valhalla Free Spins, each with progressively more Grid Multipliers and higher multipliers. For instance, Valkyrie Free Spins starts with x3 multipliers, Ragnarök Free Spins with x5, and Journey to Valhalla Free Spins with x10 multipliers. The latter also removes Bronze and Silver Coins from the grid, boosting the chances of landing higher-value symbols.

For those eager to jump straight into the action, Le Viking offers feature buy options. Players can purchase various bonus modes, including the Raider Featurespins (30x the bet), which immediately triggers the Raid Spins mode with sticky Coins, or the Berserk Free Spins (100x the bet), offering three lives and x2 Grid Multipliers.

Hacksaw Gaming’s new UK partnership with LiveScore Group:

In addition to the launch of Le Viking, Hacksaw Gaming has achieved another major milestone in its UK expansion. The studio has entered a new partnership with LiveScore Group, bringing its popular titles to the platform. UK players on LiveScore and Virgin Bet now have access to a variety of Hacksaw’s top games, including Wanted Dead or a Wild, Le Bandit, Ze Zeus, and SixSixSix. These titles, known for their captivating visuals and player-focused gameplay, offer an exciting array of experiences for a wide range of players.

Marcus Cordes, CEO of Hacksaw Gaming, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “Partnering with LiveScore Group is an incredible opportunity for Hacksaw Gaming. Their reach, reputation, and dedication to player satisfaction make them an ideal partner as we continue to expand in the UK. We are confident that this collaboration will resonate with players and pave the way for future successes.”