Introduction to Thunder Reckoning
Thunder Reckoning is a casino slot from Pocket Games Soft that mixes a Norse mythology theme with a very simple gameplay loop. Those familiar with Pocket Games Soft might already know what to expect, as this is a mobile-first studio known for its extremely simple yet popular slot games designed for mobile play. Thunder Reckoning is another one of these simple releases, and while its Viking theme and mythological setting, which seems to be following none other than Thor, are pretty cool, it doesn’t have much to do with the actual game. When it comes to features, Pocket Games Soft actually cooked up something rather interesting, as the game is centered around Cascades and creating Active Positions by hitting winning scatter pay combinations, which then lead into forming Position Cash Prizes, which scale with size up to the max win of 5,000X the bet. This is then topped off with a simple, yet maybe needed, Free Spins bonus game to kickstart the Active Positions mechanic and keep them persistent throughout the spins to finish off with a big payout at the end.
Tag along as we explore the latest from Pocket Games Soft, which delivers on simple and volatile spins all about forming as big Cash Prizes as possible.
Theme, Gameplay, & Payouts
Thunder Reckoning is a video slot from Pocket Games Soft with 6 Reels, 5 Rows, and uses Scatter Pay mechanics, needing 8+ of the same symbols to form a win. You can choose between making a Min.bet of 0.6 and a Max.bet of 2180. Thunder Reckoning comes with a higher-than-average RTP of 96.76%, medium volatility, and an okay max win of 5,000X the bet.
Thunder Reckoning, as we presume, follows Thor, the God of thunder in Norse mythology, as we find ourselves among tall, snow-clad mountains, on the hunt for a certain green dragon, which we’re certain may be a reference to Nidhogg. However, the theme is pretty open, and it may just be a cool set piece in the background. You can play the game on most notepads, mobiles, and desktops.
Wins are made by landing 8 or more of the same symbols anywhere on the playing grid, thus creating a Scatter Pay combination. The lower-paying symbols are differently colored runestones, available in blue, green, and red. The medium-paying symbols include various pieces of equipment, such as gloves, a belt, and a helmet. The higher-paying symbols are characters, including the wolf, the dragon, and the Viking. At the time of writing, the studio hasn’t published the paytable information, but we will update this review when we hear more. We also have Special Symbols, including Scatters and Coins, but more on these in the next section.
Special Features & Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot Thunder Reckoning?
You can win up to 5,000X the bet.
What features are available in the slot Thunder Reckoning?
The features are Cascade, Position Cash Prizes, and Free Spins.
Cascade
After a winning combination is formed, the winning symbols will be removed from the playing grid, allowing new symbols to fall from above and potentially create new wins. Cascades will continue until no more wins can be made, thus ending the spin.
Position Cash Prizes
After a winning combination is formed, the removed symbols will partially activate their positions. After another win has been made on a partially activated position, it will fully activate, and by having certain formations, those being 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, and 5x6, they will combine into one fully activated position. At the end of a spin, when no more wins can be made, all active positions will transform into Cash Prizes based on their size, ranging from 0.25X to 5,000X the bet.
Free Spins
By landing 3 Scatter Symbols, you will be awarded the Free Spins feature with 10 spins. At the start of the bonus game, all positions will be partially activated, and all partially and fully activated positions will remain that way for the remainder of the feature. At the end of the feature, all activated positions will form and award their respective Cash Prizes. You can also earn additional spins by landing Scatter Symbols, each awarding +2 spins.
Final Thoughts on Thunder Reckoning
Pocket Games Soft, while being known as a mobile-first studio, usually surprises, or even impresses, us with their interesting mechanics, even when their games are relatively simple and straightforward. Thunder Reckoning, when it comes to its visuals, is a fine enough game with a relatively cool theme and setting, even if it isn’t exactly original, and it’s definitely not of a quality that will blow your socks off. However, we wish we had seen more thematic features, as the visuals and gameplay feel a bit disconnected. While we might just be picky, we’ve seen this theme a hundred times over, with many other releases showing that this setting can have tons of fitting thematic gameplay elements, with examples like Push Gaming’s Viking Clash or Gamevy’s Thor’s Egg Hunt.
Gameplay-wise, we see the usual straightforward gameplay loops that are a given from Pocket Games Soft releases. However, with the twist of Position Cash Prizes, it feels a bit more unique compared to the many Hotspot Multipliers releases we’ve seen over the years. But that’s also kinda it, as there’s not really much all that this game has to offer, and if you’re not a fan of the feature, then this game is definitely not for you. Overall, we do enjoy Thunder Reckoning’s gameplay loop, but it is also kinda one-dimensional. The silver lining is that it’s quite volatile and has the potential for great wins, but the trade-off is that it’s the only way to hit big wins. All in all, Thunder Reckoning is a fun, mobile-first release that comes with the quirks of being just a tad too straightforward and relying quite a bit on its relatively unique main feature.
Thunder Reckoning is a slot that takes us to snow-clad mountains in search of battle and riches in the form of Position Cash Prizes, which is a unique Hotspot mechanic.
