Genting gets UK exclusive on Play’n GO’s Viking Runecraft 1000
Play’n GO has revived one of its best-loved franchises, and UK players are getting first crack at it. Viking Runecraft 1000 has landed exclusively on Genting Casino Online ahead of its wider global rollout, bringing a reworked multiplier ladder and a fresh coat of Norse mythology to a series that first appeared back in 2017.
What’s been released
Viking Runecraft 1000 has launched exclusively on Genting Casino Online for its UK customers ahead of the title’s global release. The game is the latest instalment in Play’n GO’s long-running franchise, which has previously included Viking Runecraft 100. The theme sticks close to its roots, with a Norse mythology setting centred on Heimdall, Freya and Thor, rendered through rune symbols, lightning effects and Viking artefacts.
Genting’s brand manager Michael Vella framed the deal as a way to give the operator’s UK customer base a head start on the title, noting the studio has “created an incredibly engaging slot that combines a striking Viking theme with an exciting mix of cascading wins, escalating multipliers and a rewarding free spins feature.” Wider availability across other UK-facing operators is expected to follow as the game reaches its scheduled global release.
How it plays
Structurally, Viking Runecraft 1000 swaps paylines for a scatter-pays system. The slot is played on a 6×5 grid with no paylines or fixed symbol patterns, and eight or more matching symbols pay wherever they land on the grid. Winning symbols are then removed through the cascading mechanic, allowing new symbols to enter and potentially chain further wins from a single spin.
The headline feature is the multiplier system. At the heart of the game is its multiplier ladder, which features values ranging from x2 all the way up to x1,000. During cascades, multipliers can upgrade, while players who land three or more scatters can trigger 12 free spins, with multipliers remaining sticky throughout the feature. For players wanting to push their luck further, an optional feature called GO Ultra costs an additional 50% of the current bet and upgrades triggered multipliers by one level.
On volatility and returns, the game has high volatility and a default RTP of 96%, with additional RTP configurations available for operators to choose from, so the exact figure quoted in the game info can vary depending on where it’s played.
Where it fits
An early-access exclusive of this kind is a notable move for both sides. For Genting, it means a high-octane new addition to its slots portfolio that rivals won’t have while the deal lasts, giving the operator a genuine point of difference in a crowded UK slots market. For Play’n GO, revisiting Viking Runecraft taps into a franchise with an established fanbase while giving the studio a fresh vehicle for its higher-multiplier mechanics, following the same escalation pattern seen in other recent reworks of older titles.
It also reflects a broader trend among UK operators of striking timed exclusives with major studios to drive engagement, rather than simply adding every new release to the lobby on day one. For players who spot Viking Runecraft 1000 on Genting Casino Online now, it’s worth knowing this is very much an early window rather than a permanent exclusive, with a fuller rollout across the market expected to follow in the coming weeks.
Sources
- iGB – Genting Casino Online launches exclusive slot from Play’n GO
- G3 Newswire – Genting Casino Online launches Viking Runecraft 1000; an exclusive slot from Play’n GO
- Gambling Zone UK – Viking Runecraft 1000 Slot by Play’n GO New Release
- iGB – Viking Runecraft 1000 Play’n GO
- Gambling News – Play’n GO’s Norse Saga Continues in Viking Runecraft 1000
- AboutSlots – Viking Runecraft 1000 (Play’n GO) Demo and Slot Review
