It goes without saying that Thunderstruck Stormchaser, a Stormcraft Studios Video Slot is a quest, made in Norse fashion, littered with trials and tribulations along the way. One thing keeps adventurers going – the glory – the honour to call yourself a warrior and the right to enter Valhalla. If you believe you can handle the bumps along the way and resist temptation and fear, move ahead and forge your destiny…
The Road to Asgard
Being Asgard’s champion sounds fantastic on paper, but you have to first, you know, get there. For that reason, we’ve prepared for you the ideal guide to help on the road to glory. To really win at Thunderstruck Stormchaser, you ought to know the game better than the back of your hand, which is precisely why we’re starting from square one and building from there. Ready to join the quest for valour?
Starting off, Thunderstruck Stormchaser operates using a 5×4 scheme. In other words, the game has 5 reels spinning vertically and 4 rows moving horizontally. The paylines possible are a total of 1024, leaving plenty of room for you to manoeuvre. However, be keenly aware that Thunderstruck Stormchaser is a high volatility game, which, in all fairness, ought to be expected given that we’re talking about a quest for glory in the Asgardian realm. If you’re unfamiliar with how volatility relates to a game, know that, in this particular case, it simultaneously raises the risk and reward.
Depending on the conditions under which you’re playing, namely the country you’re in, Thunderstruck Stormchaser’s RTP will vary. It can range between 86%, 92%, 94.02% and 96.10%. Be keenly aware of your RTP at all times, otherwise, you may unintentionally land yourself in some very hot water. If you happen to be playing with 96.10% RTP, you can heave a sigh of relief, knowing you’re playing under the right conditions for achieving success. If, however, your RTP is equal to one of the other described possibilities, we recommend you think twice before fully committing to Thunderstruck Stormchaser.
Should you decide to continue playing Thunderstruck Stormchaser, you ought to know that the max payout you can achieve is 10,200x. You’d be right to think that it’s quite a lot, but that’s mostly because of the game’s volatility. The minimum bet you can place is €0.20, while the maximum is set at €20. Whether you’ll believe the game has favourable conditions is up to you, but know that this one is definitely not for the faint of heart. After all, you’ll be heading on the road to Asgard. Did you really expect a smooth journey?
Symbols
It’s only fair we give Symbols a separate section, given that they’re one of the core things in any slot game. Thunderstruck Stormchaser has its symbols divided into two categories: Low-values and High-values. Let’s see what’s what.
First off, we’ll introduce you to the Low-value symbols. Think of them as not very profitable but necessary components, without which the game could not maintain a balanced functioning. In Thunderstruck Stormchaser the Low-value symbols are 9, 10, J, Q, K and A. If you manage to land them in a combination of five, otherwise known as five-of-a-kind, you will be awarded anywhere from 1x to 1.25x the amount of your bet. Were we to make a comparison with Low-value symbols in other slots, we would discover that Thunderstruck Stormchaser definitely pays more for its Low-values than what’s the staple out there. However, we wouldn’t base our game plan around them. If you’re playing a highly volatile game like Thunderstruck Stormchaser, you either play big or you go home.
The High-value symbols are the second main group of symbols in Thunderstruck Stormchaser. They consist of the Ominous Tower, Yggdrasil, Asgard, a Throne, Ravens and the mighty Thyra. Landing them in a five-of-a-kind combination will give you a reward of 1.5x to 4x the size of your initial bet. Not bad, but could be a lot better.
Multipliers
If the Low and High-value symbols are incapable of quenching your thirst for adventure and glory, you’d be delighted to hear that Thunderstruck Stormchaser also has a Multipliers Feature. The Multiplier Symbols will appear anywhere on the game grid and will be displaying a multiplier from 2x to 20x the amount of your bet. They can be collected through a sequence of Rolling Reels and applied to the total win at the end of the spin. Multipliers will reset between the base game spins.
Rolling Reels
Rolling Reels – what in Odin’s name could that be? Fret not, adventurers, we’re here to let you in on some of Thunderstruck Stormchaser’s secrets.
Rolling Reels is a feature that removes winning ways from the game grid when they hit, allowing symbols to fall down into the gaps. If a new win is created after the symbols have dropped, it will also be removed and replaced. The cycle will continue until there are no more possible wins.
Wildstorm Feature
The Wildstorm Feature is a randomly triggered event that can be activated during the base game and will award the player with a Free Spin with up to 5 fully stacked Wild Reels.
Free Spins
Remember the good, old Scatters. Well, in Thunderstruck Stormchaser, they come with the force of a thousand lightning bolts, bringing you a mighty surprise.
If you land 3, 4 or 5 Scatter symbols, you will be awarded 1x, 5x or 25x the size of the bet plus a single spin on the Free Spins wheel. Now, some of you may be confused about precisely what a Free Spins Wheel is. But you really needn’t break a sweat over it. It is exactly what it sounds like. Once activated, the wheel determines how many free spins you will receive as well as the starting multiplier value, which could vary in the following order:
- 3 Scatters – 7 – 12 Free Spins with a starting multiplier from x1 to x6;
- 4 Scatters – 10 – 15 Free Spins plus a multiplier of x3 to x9;
- 5 Scatters – 15 – 25 Free Spins along with a starting multiplier of x5 to x12.
Upon determining the number of spins and the value of the multipliers, a random number of Wildstorm tokens are also awarded. The total win multiplier is applied at the end of the spin. The symbol ‘Thor’ can also increase the value of the multiplier at random.
If you land 3 or more Scatters, you’ll receive 5+ Free Spins. Windstorm tokens are also awarded when Scatters land. Should you collect 12, 14 or 16 tokens, you will earn 1, 2 or 3 Windstorm spins when the Free Spins end.
Buy Feature
Of course, if you wish to take the shortcut to Odin’s realm, you can click the ‘Buy’ button whenever available. Doing this will allow you to purchase Free Spins for 50x the size of your bet. This process will initiate a spin with 3, 4 or 5 Scatters activated. Keep in mind, however, that the Buy Feature does not guarantee you’ll get your money’s worth, so perhaps opting for the easier route isn’t the best option.
Bottom Line
Well, dear Readers, it would appear that Thunderstruck Stormchaser has shocked us all. And no wonder, with features like Multipliers, Rolling Reels and Free Spins, the game offers something for even the pickiest of players. Given its high volatility and sweet, sweet rewards, Thunderstruck Stormchaser is one of these games that are ideal for the bold and dauntless among us. The gates of Asgard await a champion, true to his heart. Are you ready to claim your destiny…?
