Ring of Odin: Play'n GO in the halls of Asgard

The Norse setting

Viking mythology is one of Play'n GO's favourite playgrounds, and Ring of Odin sits alongside the studio's other trips to Asgard. The screen is dark and cold, all stone, iron and pale light, with Odin, his ravens and carved runes among the symbols. It is a moodier game than the bright fruit and candy titles that fill most lobbies.

As with most Play'n GO releases, the base game is there to keep you ticking over while you wait for the feature, and the bonus is where the game shows what it can do. The exact rules, including how the round is triggered and what the ring itself does, are set out in the paytable. Read it once: Norse slots tend to have their own vocabulary, and knowing it makes the spins more interesting to watch.

A plan for the Ring of Odin demo

The free play version gives you 1,000 virtual credits in the browser, with no sign-up and no download. Treat it as a test drive:

• Start at a small stake, around £0.10 to £0.20, so you can reach a few hundred spins.
• Note how long it takes to reach the bonus the first time, then the second.
• Compare the bonus results with what the base game paid between them.

Two or three bonus rounds will not tell you everything, but they show the game's character better than any description.

Who it suits

Ring of Odin is for players who enjoy atmosphere and don't mind a slower build-up. If you need constant small wins to stay interested, a lighter game may suit you better. If you like the idea of a dramatic feature after a patient wait, this one is worth your virtual credits.

The same slot is available for real money at the casinos below, once you know whether it fits your style.