THUNDERSTRUCK SLOT MACHINE
Microgaming’s Thunderstruck slot was created back in 2003. It does look a bit dated when you observe the graphics, however, it is still one of the most popular slot games of Microgaming and it has earned cult status. The game has 5 reels and 3 rows and just 9 paylines. Most of the win potential comes from the bonus rounds since wins are multiplied by 3 during the feature. The maximum win is a whopping 30,000x the bet!
KEY FEATURES
- Norse mythology-theme
- Medium to high volatility with a 96.10% RTP
- Game highlights include Double Wilds and Free Spins
- Huge win potential
THUNDERSTRUCK SYMBOLS AND BONUS FEATURES
Thunderstruck’s theme is Norse mythology. Games with this theme are very popular in New Zealand so this game gets millions of spins every year. Other popular Microgaming slot games that you can play at Guts include Mega Moolah, Book of Oz and Immortal Romance.
The graphics of Thunderstruck look like a cartoon designed for children in the early 2000s which will let you concentrate on the game instead of diverting your attention. Played on a 5x3 grid and 9 paylines, you will have to collect 3 to 5 same symbols to land wins. The higher-value symbols and the wilds will award you wins if you have 2 matching symbols already.
The low-value symbols are playing cards 9, 10, J, Q, K and A while the higher-value ones are A Lightning Bolt, a Horn of Plenty, a Castle, Thor’s Hammer and Thor’s Hand.
Thor is the Wild symbol of the game and landing 2, 3, 4 or 5 of his symbols on a win line pays 1.11x, 22.22x, 222.22x and 1,111.11x your stake. Getting a screen full of Wilds pays 10,000x your bet. There is a Double Wild feature in Thunderstruck whereby wins made with a Thor Wild get doubled.
The scatter symbol is two rams. Get 2, 3, 4 or 5 scatters on a payline for a 2x, 5x, 20x or 500x bet win. Landing 3 or more of them will also award you 15 Free Spins. Free Spins can be re-activated so that you receive an additional 15 when you land more scatters during the round. During Free Spins all wins are multiplied by 3.
If you get a winning combination that includes a Thor wild symbol your win gets a 6x multiplier. Fill all the positions with Thor and get the maximum win of 30,000x your stake!
RTP OF THUNDERSTRUCK
Thunderstruck comes with medium to high volatility. Small wins happen frequently but you’ll have to wait quite a while for large prizes. Thunderstruck’s RTP is 96.10% which is very decent considering the huge maximum payout this game entails.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
There are lots of games with Norse mythology out there but Thunderstruck remains one of the most popular ones to date. Since it is an old title, the graphics do look basic and dated but if you are not bothered by this it is worth pursuing your luck for that potential win. The gameplay is exciting all the way, especially if you are a fan of Free Spins.
