Low to medium variance, 500x cap
SlotCatalog lists low to medium variance and a top win of 500x the stake.
What it means: Frequent smaller wins with a modest ceiling, a steadier option for a small KSh budget.
Slot review · Barcrest (Light & Wonder)
Viking's Ransom slot: RTP 96.00%, features and what it costs in KSh
Viking's Ransom is a Barcrest slot with Norse raider theming on a 6×4 grid and 40 lines. It mixes random wilds with a 3×3 mega symbol and a free spins round.
Below: what a session costs in shillings at its RTP, how the bonus round works and the slot sites on our Kenya list.
Play Viking's Ransom
- RTP
- 96.00%
- Volatility
- Low
- Reels · paylines
- 6 · 40
By
Amelia Nguyen
Updated 6 Oct 2026
Short answer
What does Viking's Ransom cost to play?
Viking's Ransom pays back 96.00% of stakes over the long run, a house edge of 4.00%. At KSh 20 a spin, 1,000 spins cost about KSh 800 on average, and KSh 1,000 lasts about 1,250 spins. The top prize is 500x the stake, according to Barcrest (Light & Wonder). If a casino runs another RTP version, the game's help screen shows it, so check it before you play.
- RTP
- 96.00% Barcrest (Light & Wonder)
- 1,000 spins at KSh 20
- KSh 800 expected cost
- 1 hour at KSh 20
- KSh 480 600 spins
- Max win
- 500x times the stake
Viking's Ransom at a glance
| RTP | 96.00% |
|---|---|
| Volatility | Low |
| Reels | 6 |
| Paylines | 40 |
| Layout | 6×4 |
| Lines / ways | 40 paylines |
| Max win | 500x |
| Released | Feb 2020 |
| Themes | Viking |
| Features | Free Spins, Wild Symbols, Scatter Symbols |
| Free demo | Not listed |
Layout, max win, release date and studio volatility: SlotCatalog, Viking's Ransom (independent slot directory); VegasSlotsOnline, Viking's Ransom review (independent).
What Viking's Ransom costs per spin
Expected cost = bet × spins × (1 − RTP), at 96.00%.
| Bet per spin | 100 spins | 1,000 spins | 1 hour (600 spins) | vs median 96.01% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSh 10 | KSh 40 | KSh 400 | KSh 240 | +KSh 1 |
| KSh 20 | KSh 80 | KSh 800 | KSh 480 | +KSh 2 |
| KSh 50 | KSh 200 | KSh 2,000 | KSh 1,200 | +KSh 5 |
| KSh 100 | KSh 400 | KSh 4,000 | KSh 2,400 | +KSh 10 |
Volatility
How volatile Viking's Ransom is
Volatility and max win: SlotCatalog, Viking's Ransom (independent slot directory); VegasSlotsOnline, Viking's Ransom review (independent).
Features
How Viking's Ransom pays
Random wilds
Extra wilds can be added to the reels at random on a spin to complete line wins.
3×3 mega symbol
Large 3×3 symbols can land and cover nine positions at once, filling several lines.
Free spins
Scatter symbols trigger a free spins round.
Features: SlotCatalog, Viking's Ransom (independent slot directory); VegasSlotsOnline, Viking's Ransom review (independent).
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Where to play Live ranking
Slot sites on our Kenya list
Every casino here offers this studio's slots
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AmunRa KSh 70,000 + 200 free spins
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Paidbet KSh 500,000
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MyBookie KSh 300,000 + 50 free spins
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zeslots.com 5 free spins
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5gringos KSh 70,000 + 200 free spins
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XBet KSh 60,000
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FAQ
What is the RTP of Viking's Ransom?
The version we list pays back 96.00%, a house edge of 4.00%. At KSh 20 a spin that is an expected cost of about KSh 800 per 1,000 spins. If a casino runs another version, the game's help screen shows it.
What is the max win on Viking's Ransom?
Independent data puts the maximum win at 500x the stake.
What grid does Viking's Ransom use?
It plays on 6 reels and 4 rows with 40 paylines.
Can I play Viking's Ransom with M-Pesa?
The casino list on this page shows M-Pesa and Airtel Money from each casino's live payment list. Check the cashier before you deposit, and play only if you are 18 or older.
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Responsible gambling
Play slots only if you are 18+ and it stays fun
Set a budget before you spin, keep sessions short and never chase losses. Every cost on this page is an average: one session can end far above or below it.