Thunderstruck Pokies Review
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Released in 2003, Thunderstruck online pokies theme is based around Norse Mythology, specifically about Thor the god of Thunder and defender of Asgard, the realm of the Gods, Thor also protected Midgard which is the human realm.
Known for slaying giants, Thor acts as a Wild in this classic, old-school online video pokies brought to your screen by the mighty Microgaming.
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Thunderstruck is a classic online pokies with a standard pokies setup (5 reels and three rows, and nine available paylines). With a vintage soundtrack (whenever you spin the reels or score a victory, you will hear retro sounds of lightning and magic), Thunderstruck pokies also boast old-school visuals, although when you score a win, the winning symbols come to life, which looks pretty cool.
Thunderstruck pokies symbols include the Cornucopia (the Horn of Plenty), lightning bolts, Thors Staff and Hammer (the highest paying symbols), castles and the Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and ten and nine royals.
There are two bonus features, double wild wins and free spins, where you can get up to thirty free spins with a 3x multiplier.
So, if all of the above information interests you, read the Thunderstruck pokies review for all relevant information relating to this low to medium-volatility online pokies.
Thunderstruck Pokies Bonuses And Features
Playable over all platforms, we shall first look at the bonuses and special features of the iconic game, Thunderstruck pokies.
- When playing this Norse-themed pokies game, keep your eye out for Thor as it acts as the pokies Wild and substitutes for all other symbols. Any wins you make using the Wild symbol will be doubled.
- The Double Wild feature is triggered when five of a kind for Thor’s staff or hammer will award you 1,500 x your total bet.
- The Ram symbol acts as the Scatter in Thunderstruck pokies and will activate the Free Spins round, where all wins will be tripled. Whilst the Free Spins round is triggered, you can win them again.
With the stakes range being $0.09-$45 per spin, the maximum you can win is 10,000 x your stake per spin, but it can reach 30,000x your total bet per spin (due to the trebling multiplier in play during the Free Spins feature).
As Microgaming launched Thunderstruck online pokies game in 2003, it’s pretty old, so the new concepts of win/loss limits or Autoplay are not available, but don’t let this put you off as it still ranks in the top ten online pokies of many casinos.
How To Play Thunderstruck Pokies – Rules & Tips
As mentioned above, you can bet as little as $0.09 or as much as $45 per spin; you can also choose how many active payline you want out of the nine available, and the game does have a Quick Spin mode although it is not offered to some players due to regulation.
You can find all the relevant buttons on the main screen under the pokies. Your credits are displayed on the far left, your payline can be adjusted using the plus or minus symbols, the win amount is next to that tab, and the SPIN button is on the far right.
Thunderstruck paylines
- 9 – 2, 3, or 5 = 0.22, 0.55, 2.77 or 11.11 x bet
- 10 – 2, 3, or 5 = 0.55, 2.77, or 11.11 x bet
- Jack – 3, 4 or 5 = 0.55, 2.77 or 11.11 x bet
- Queen – 3, 4 or 5 = 0.55, 2.77 or 11.11 x bet
- King – 3, 4 or 5 = 1.11, 5.55 or 13.88 x bet
- Ace – 3, 4 or 5 = 1.11, 5.55 or 13.88 x bet
- Horn of Plenty – 3, 4 or 5 = 1.11, 5.55 or 27.77 x bet
- Lightning Bolt – 3, 4 or 5 = 1.11, 8.33 or 27.77 x bet
- Castle of Asgard – 3, 4 or 5 = 1.66, 11.11 or 44.44 x bet
- Thors Hand on Hilt – 2, 3, 4 or 5 = 0.22, 2.77, 11.11 or 83.33 x bet
- Thors Hammer – 2, 3, 4 or 5 = 0.22, 2.77, 11,11 or 83.33 x bet
- Thor – Substitutes for symbols above and pays up to 1, 111.11 x bet
- Ram – 3 + triggers the Free Spins Feature
Thunderstruck Pokies RTP
The Return to Player percentage (RTP) is 96.10% which is pretty average for a good online pokies game and means if you spend $100 over a period of time then you can expect to recoup $96.10. The game is rated as low to medium volatility and has a hit frequency of 31.37%.
Thunderstruck Pokies FAQs
What is the jackpot on Thunderstruck pokies?
- The maximum you can win is 10,000 x your stake per spin, but it can reach 30,000x your total bet per spin (due to the trebling multiplier in play during the Free Spins feature).
Are there any special symbols?
- The highest-paying symbols are Thor, Thor’s hammer, the Horn of Plenty, and the Ram are the highest-paying symbols. Thor acts as the Wild in the game and substitutes all other symbols. The Ram acts as a Scatter and triggers the Free Spins round.
Are free spins offered at Thunderstruck pokies?
- Yes, the free spins feature is the main bonus you want to trigger on Thunderstruck pokies. If you fill your screen with Thor Wild symbols, you can cash in the 30,000 x bet payout.
What is the highest-paying symbol in Thunderstruck pokies?
- The Scatter Ram and Thor are the highest-paying symbols you want to land frequently on the reels.
What is the volatility of Thunderstruck pokies?
- Thunderstruck online pokies have a volatility of low to medium, which means the game will appeal to those who like lower, more frequent wins and casual players.
