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RTP96.1%
ProviderMicrogaming
Reels5
Paylines40

Thunderstruck Wild Lightning Specifications

SoftwareMicrogaming
Type of SlotVideo slot
ThemeNorse Mythology
RTP96.1%
Reels5
Paylines40
Scatter SymbolsYes
Bonus RoundsNo
Free SpinsYes
Wild SymbolsYes
Progressive JackpotNo
Practice PlayNo
AutoplayYes

Join the Mighty Thor, the Norse God of Thunder in Microgaming’s slot Thunderstruck Wild Lightning. Developed exclusively by Storm Craft Studios, this new title is a sequel to Thunderstruck 2, a Microgaming title that became one of their most popular slots after its release 11 years ago.

About Thunderstruck Wild Lightning

Thor is back wielding his hammer in this 5 reel, 40 payline video slot. You can play on desktop, mobile, and tablet devices and bets range from 20p up to £16 per spin. Thunderstruck Wild Lightning is a highly volatile slot with an RTP of 96.1% and a top win of 15,000x the total bet.Norse Mythology is the theme based on the character Thor, the mighty God of Thunder. The excellent design is complimented by high-definition graphics and a choice of five rocking tracks as you spin the reels.Speaking of reels, you’ll find rune stones representing the lower value symbols, alongside 5 high-value world stones. Thor is the wild with a multiplier attached, and he substitutes lower value symbols in a winning combo. Thor’s hammer is the scatter and this triggers the free spins feature.

Gameplay

There are many bonus features to play in Thunderstruck Wild Lightning, let’s take a look.The wild has multiple uses, firstly it substitutes all regular symbols, comes with a multiplier of x2 or x5, and can also appear stacked for up to 200x the bet.The respins feature known as the Link and Win triggers after landing 6 or more Thunderball symbols. The triggering symbols now lock in place for 3 re-spins, these are played on a new reel set of blank spaces. Another Thunderball landing will also lock in place, and another set of 3 re-spins are awarded. If you manage to land 15, 20, 25, or 30 Thunderball symbols additional rows unlock, providing more winning chances.3 or more scatter unlocks the free spins where up to 200x the stake is awarded. There are 5 free spin modes. The first four unlock in sequence and the last unlocks after collecting the right amount of Thor Hammer symbols.  All five modes award a number of free spins with various multipliers attached.Finally, if a wild lands on the middle 3 rows during the free spins the Wild Lightning feature activates, and the position it lands is highlighted. If Thor lands in a highlighted position, it fully expands to fill the reel, up to three fully wild reels can be achieved.

Conclusion

Microgaming’s Thunderstruck and Thunderstruck 2 are two of the most popular titles to date. This new title fits in well with the overall excellent design and solid gameplay throughout. Coupled with the wide variety of features and impressive visuals Thunderstruck Wild Lightning is set to become as popular as its predecessors.

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