From the minds at Microgaming, we have received yet another astonishing video slots game - Arctic Fortune slots. Based on a frosty, VIking theme, this game still manages to heat up with unparalleled slots action. The symbols include arctic wolves, Viking ships, and loaded treasure chests.

When we look under the hood, this normal-sounding gaming option is actually quite different from the traditional online slots games you are used to. We’ll cover the differences, as well as the many opportunities, in the detailed review that follows. Just keep on reading to learn what sets this freezing cold game apart from the pack.

• Discover why Arctic Fortune is the 1024-ways-to-win slot you've been waiting for
• Learn to play on tablet, desktop or smartphone wherever you are
• Give the slot a try for free before committing your bankroll

Smooth 1024-Ways-to-Win Gameplay

Like the best Microgaming slots, Arctic Fortune does away with regular paylines and goes for something a little meatier. This Viking-themed slot uses Win Ways, 1024 in total here, for players to bet on. Just land matching symbols on adjacent reels (a minimum of three) and you will win a cash prize. There are 5 reels to play on and 4 rows. That's just enough to handle all 1024 win ways.

That's right, there are over one thousand winning combinations in this game! You just make an overall bet on all of these, and forget about the paylines that most games make use of. You can bet one to ten coins in total, and the coin sizes span from one cent to twenty cents. Instead of lining up paylines, you will win a prize simply for landing matching icons on adjacent reels.

Payouts in Arctic Fortune online slots may seem less than spectacular, but that is typically a sign that they are easier to win. Note that these payouts can be boosted through the use of bonus features.

The top standard prize, as displayed on the paytable, is won by getting five Viking with a Shield symbols in a row, and it is worth 1,500 coins. The second prize, worth 1,000 coins in total, is unlocked with five Viking Women symbols in a row. Finally, the third largest prize in Arctic Fortune slots is worth a mere 500 coins, and it can only be won by lining up five Viking with a Helmet symbols. Luckily, all of these prizes are slightly easier to win because of the game's wild symbol: the Arctic Fortune Logo. You will find this on the second and fourth reels only but it replaces all regular symbols in the game.

Trigger Free Spins for 9000-Coin Jackpots

The Arctic Fortune slot machine also has a scatter symbol – the treasure map. When you see three or more of these at the same time anywhere, you will be taken to a mini game that will trigger real-cash free spins.

Here, you see a cave with spiders crawling all around you. Acting as the caveman character, your job is to shoot them down to accumulate more free spins (from the black spiders) and a higher multiplier (supplied by the red spiders).

If you do a particularly good job, you can win up to 40 free spins and a 6x multiplier on all wins received during your free spins! This can potentially increase the top jackpot to 9,000 coins, the true maximum possible award in Arctic Fortune slots. Note that the free spin bonus round can actually be retriggered during free spins.

Get the Smartphone or Tablet Fired Up Today

Despite the big reels (5 reels, 4 rows, 1024 ways to win), the Arctic Fortune online slot performs well on most portable devices. We found having a good Google Chrome browser to be advisable, and the bigger your touch screen the better. The animation in this Arctic Fortune real-money slot is fairly basic so your old Samsung should be able to cope.

Go Hunting for Some Viking Hoards

Viking-themed slots are ten-a-penny in 2022, but Arctic Fortune still remains one of the best. It's certainly more volatile than a Thunderstruck II but if you love 1024 ways to win it's a top selection. Give Microgaming's progressive The Dark Knight a go too as you may have a chance of winning a multi-million pound jackpot.