“Ragnarok 40k” is a new slot game by Slotmill. The name comes from Norse mythology, where “Ragnarok” means the end of the world. Slotmill made a strong impression with the theme in their earlier game “Ragnarok.” This time, the focus seems more on gameplay changes than graphics.
Again, the game shows a destroyed Earth where gods and demons are fighting. The visuals are mostly the same as before, giving a bleak, end-of-the-world feel. However, the big difference is in the name — “Ragnarok 40k” — which means the game now has a maximum win of 40,000x, much higher than the original.”
Ragnarok 40k is a cluster-based slot, where wins are formed by connecting at least five matching symbols horizontally or vertically. The paytable features three low-paying carved stone block symbols and four higher-paying character symbols.
Payouts start at 0.15x to 0.4x the bet for a cluster of five matching symbols, and can go up to 5x to 12.5x the bet for clusters of 12 or more symbols. The game also uses an Avalanche mechanic — when a winning cluster hits, those symbols disappear and new ones fall into place from above. This process continues as long as new winning combinations appear.
After a win, the winning symbols are removed and a Wild symbol appears in a random spot where one of them was. Wilds can substitute for any symbol except the Scatter.
With each Avalanche, the win multiplier doubles and only resets to x1 at the start of a new spin. It can reach up to x8,192 — pretty much like in No Limit City’s “Duck Hunters.“
It can randomly activate at the start of a spin, boosting the multiplier by a random number of steps.
At the start or end of a spin with no wins, 2×2 or 3×3 giant symbols can randomly appear (usually over 3–4 different symbols cluster formation). These count as 4 or 9 symbols, depending on their size.
Here “FAST TRACK” is working as feature buy. It can only activate in Base Game. The purpose of Fast Track is to access to the game’s features:
This time, I decided to increase my spin count from 100 to 200. During those spins, there were no major or big wins. However, on the 150th spin, I got lucky by landing 3 bonus scatters, triggering the bonus game. I was betting 1 euro per spin, and the total win from the bonus game was only 34 euros.
Overall, the experience felt very similar to the previous time playing Ragnarok, but now there’s the excitement of chasing the 40k prize, which adds a new element of anticipation. The game’s volatility stayed the same, meaning the level of risk and reward didn’t change, but the RTP (Return to Player) decreased slightly to 96.07%, meaning the game is expected to pay out a little less than before. Which kind of is a bummer to all of us players.
Slotmill has consistently delivered some standout titles, and once again, they’ve effortlessly secured their place with Ragnarok 40K. While the overall theme remains unchanged from the original Ragnarok, the focus this time is clearly on the gameplay mechanics. The most noticeable upgrade is the increased max win potential—now reaching 40,000X which definitely grabs attention and sets this version apart.
A key addition is the Super Mode, which Slotmill smartly introduced as a Feature Buy option. In the previous game, players had to chase this mode through regular gameplay, but offering it as a direct purchase shows Slotmill has been listening to player preferences.
For fans of the original Ragnarok, the core features will feel very familiar, as there aren’t many new mechanics added. Being the second entry in the Ragnarok series, it’s clear that Slotmill chose to play safe on the elements that resonated with players in the first release. They’ve refined rather than reinvented the game.
That said, while Ragnarok 40K builds on a solid foundation, there was definitely room to push the boundaries further in terms off features and the story line to give a banger game.