Thunderstruck Wild Lightning

Thor is back in Thunderstruck Wild Lightning, and this time, he's bringing a storm of features. Developed by Stormcraft Studios and part of the iconic Thunderstruck series from Microgaming, this instalment sets the stage for Norse mythology fans. It's been more than a decade since Thunderstruck 2 took the gaming world by storm, so does this follow-up stand up to its godly predecessor? Well, it sure looks the part. With vibrant graphics, a rock-driven soundtrack, and tons of animations of Thor, Thunderstruck Wild Lightning kicks the visual experience up a notch. 

In terms of gameplay, you're looking at a 5x5 grid with 40 fixed paylines, and as with many slots in this genre, the goal is to land combinations of three or more matching symbols on those lines. But there’s more than meets the eye. Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, makes a flashy return as the scatter symbol, and if you trigger the bonus features, you’ll have access to an array of Free Spins rounds tied to different realms. The overall feel is one of action-packed gameplay without overloading you with gimmicks — just straight-to-the-point slot action with a mythological twist. 

Thunderstruck Wild Lightning also steps away from the previous entries by dropping the ensemble cast of gods. No Odin, no Loki, no Valkyries — just Thor in the spotlight. This change, however, might feel less crowded for some players. And for players who have tried their hand at other titles from Stormcraft Studios, such as Fortunium or Jurassic Park: Gold, the style of this slot will feel familiar, but with enough new twists to stand on its own.

Here’s how you can get started and play Thunderstruck Wild Lightning for yourself: 

1. Sign in to your account at BetVictor. 
2. Head to the online slots page. 
3. Search for “Thunderstruck Wild Lightning” and click the game when it appears. 
4. Once it's loaded, click on the pile of coins to find an appropriate stake size. 
5. Click the Spin icon to get the reels moving. 

If you aren't already registered, click on the green 'Sign Up' icon located at the top right corner and fill in the required fields. You can then verify your account and make a successful deposit if you want to play Thunderstruck Wild Lightning with real funds.  

Design is everything for Thunderstruck Wild Lightning. So even though the paytable is a blend of classic card ranks and gemstones, all are designed with a mythological theme in mind. A complete paytable is below: 

Apart from everything you see in the paytable, Thunderstruck Wild Lightning also features both a wild and a scatter. During the base game, the wild, depicted as Thor, substitutes for all other paying symbols, except the scatter and the thunderball symbols. The wild can also be stacked during the base game. With all of this said, this special symbol truly shines during the Wild Lightning feature.  

On the other hand, there’s the Mjolnir Scatter, which pays out 3x, 20x, and 200x for 3, 4, or 5 symbols anywhere on the payline. This symbol is also responsible for activating the game's most important feature - the Free Spins bonus rounds. 

Wild Lightning Feature 

Thor, the god of thunder himself, acts as the wild symbol in this slot. Not only does he substitute for all standard symbols, but when he lands, he can bring along multipliers of either x2 or x5. These multipliers can stack up nicely, especially when Thor appears fully stacked across the reels. Whether Thor helps complete a winning line or stands tall across several reels, his wild appearance can lead to impressive payouts, particularly when paired with other high-paying symbols. 

Link&Win Feature 

A staple feature of many slots, the Link&Win feature kicks in when you land six or more Thunderball symbols anywhere on the reels. When triggered, the Thunderball symbols lock in place, and you receive three respins. The aim here is to land additional Thunderball symbols, each time resetting the respin count back to three. 

Above the grid, there are locked rows, and as you collect more Thunderball symbols, these rows will open up. Specifically: 

• Collect 15 Thunderball symbols to unlock Row 5. 
• Collect 20 to unlock Row 6. 
• Collect 25 to unlock Row 7. 
• Collect 30 to unlock Row 8, the final row. 

The round continues until either the respins run out or the entire grid is filled with Thunderball symbols. Once the round ends, the values on the Thunderball symbols are tallied up and awarded. 

But it doesn’t stop there — special Thunderball symbols can land with jackpots attached. These include the Mini, Minor, and Major Jackpots, each with increasing payouts. If you manage to fill all positions with Thunderball symbols, you’ll be awarded the Mega Jackpot, which is the most coveted prize in the game. 

Free Spins Modes 

The Thunderstruck Wild Lightning slot offers an array of free spins modes, each linked to different realms from Norse mythology. To trigger the free spins, you need to land three or more Mjolnir scatter symbols on the reels. Initially, you'll have access to the Jotunheim free spins, but as you trigger the free spins mode more times, additional realms unlock, each with unique rewards: 

• Jotunheim Free Spins: Available from the start, this mode offers 15 free spins. Whenever a wild is part of a winning combination, a multiplier of x2, x3, or x5 is applied. The best part? The free spins can retrigger, granting up to 30 free spins in total. The maximum win here is capped at 2,000x your stake. 
• Vanaheim Free Spins: After triggering the free spins 5 times, this realm unlocks. Vanaheim awards 12 free spins, with wilds bringing multipliers of x2, x4, or x6. Just like Jotunheim, you can potentially retrigger up to 24 spins, and the maximum win increases to 2,125x your stake. 
• Alfheim Free Spins: Unlocked after ten free spins triggers, the realm of Alfheim brings nine free spins. Wilds in this mode are even more potent, carrying multipliers of x3, x5, or x8. This mode offers a maximum win of 3,250x your stake. 
• Nidavellir Free Spins: After triggering 15 free spins rounds, Nidavellir becomes available. You’ll receive 6 free spins here, but the multipliers are larger, starting at x5 and going up to x8 or even x12. You can win up to 3,500x your stake in this realm. 
• Svartalfheim Free Spins: The final free spins mode, Svartalfheim, is unlocked after you collect 20 pairs of scatters in the base game. It’s the rarest and most rewarding of all, offering a single guaranteed spin with the Wildstorm Feature. The Wildstorm can turn up to 5 reels completely wild, delivering massive potential wins — up to 8,000x your stake. 

Wildstorm Feature 

This special feature only triggers during the Svartalfheim free spins mode. When it does, Thor’s full power is unleashed as up to 5 reels can turn fully wild. This feature brings some of the biggest win potential in the game, making the Svartalfheim realm highly sought after. 

While Thunderstruck Wild Lightning definitely brings Norse mythology to the reels, it is not the only game from this genre to be found at BetVictor. Other Norse mythology titles include Thunderstruck Stormchaser and Thunderstruck II Video Bingo.