Hammer of Vulcan

Get ready to feel the heat in Quickspin’s big and bold video slot situated deep inside the bowels of volcano Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy.

Wins worth 20,000x your stake lie in wait by awakening Adranus, the God of Fire, across the 6x4 grid face in Hammer of Vulcan, with Wilds, Free Spins and Multipliers all playing their part to varying degrees of profitability.

The developer appear to have really upped their game with this one, cranking up just about everything from the volatility, to the gameplay, to the top payout possible. Let’s take a peak inside what may prove to be Quickspin’s most impressive creation to date, heavy with atmosphere and big with potential, promising a max payout worth a huge 20,347x for setting foot inside the volcano’s molten chambers.

Design

Stylistically, Quickspin have done a remarkable job in inviting us down into the depths of one of Europe’s most visited volcanoes. Or, at least from the outside. Setting up camp deep inside Mount Etna is a path less trodden, but an equally as clever setting for an online slot. Wrapped in some vivid artwork which is complemented by a suitably dark soundtrack, the result is a compelling slot whose elements intermingle quite perfectly.

Bright flames flicker as the volcano simmers along, threatening to spill over at any moment.

The central character, Vulcan, imposes his superiority over us mere mortals at every turn. Cleverly, the game is presented at the feet of this Roman deity upon an anvil-looking device, looking up as he forcefully brings down his hammer at various junctures to reimpose his alpha male dominance.

Punctuated by a heavy-metal backing audio, it all makes for a rounded, heavy gaming experience, and one we are not too accustomed to with Quickspin. For branching out and delving into unchartered waters, the software suite certainly deserve praise, and the sensorial elements of Hammer of Vulcan are all executed quite brilliantly.

Gameplay and Features

Three of a kind is enough to score a payout in the base game. Royal playing card icons running 10-A comprise the paytable’s low paying symbols, with Chalices, Helmets, Swords, Tongs, Shields and Gold Golems offering up the more lucrative prizes in the base game, and a maximum return of 12x your stake is up for grabs for catching six premiums in any given spin.

On top of this, the developer have bolted on a handful of useful features all working to spice up the gameplay.

Hammer Strike

Wilds play a prominent role in Hammer of Vulcan. Prepare for a Hammer Strike whenever they show up on the reels, and watch as Vulcan brings his hammer down to transform every symbol positioned below into fellow Wilds - helping to amplify your win potential. Like the slot’s top paying regular symbol, the appearance of 6 Wilds in a spin is also worth 12x your bet.

Vulcan may instil fear into those stepping up to the reels, but he’s your best friend whenever Wilds show up!

Light the Forge!

Volcano Scatter symbols bring the bonus game into play whenever appearing in groups between 3-6 - resulting in 10, 12, 15 or 20 free spins. Catch additional Scatters during the bonus round to buffer your free spin haul - up to a maximum of 6 at a time, and make use of rising multipliers beginning at 1x for every Vulcan Wild that shows up. With no ceiling on the free spin count or multiplier value, the feature is a potentially lucrative addition, helping to account for Hammer of Vulcan’s sky-high variance setting.

Strike Again!

What’s more, the generous Strike Again! feature kicks in if you miss on your very last free spin, giving you a second chance until yielding a win.

Feature Buy

Quickspin give a debut to the Feature Buy option - increasingly making its way into many of today’s newest slot releases. The developer have slapped an agreeable price of 80x onto the feature, which furnishes you with up to 20 free spins and plays out the round as described above.

Volatility

In keeping with the overall theme, players brave enough to head deep into the depths of Mount Etna should prepare for some bumpy rides along the way, as the game is given the very highest volatility rating. Wins are therefore infrequent, but substantial on average. An impressive top payout worth over 20,000x is hugely significant, meanwhile, and worth chasing for the less risk-averse out there who can endure the brutal stretches of prolonged misses.

Hammer of Vulcan on Mobile

As a mobile-focused operator, Quickspin have ensured the slot is playable on most modern operating systems - letting you fire up the game from just about any location with a stable internet connection.

The Verdict

Hammer of Vulcan is a superb addition to Quickspin’s growing game library, equipping an unforgiving Roman deity with superpowers to assist you in your quest for riches.

The game stands out for its awesome audio-visual quality, pairing some striking aesthetics with a well-composed backing track to make for an incredibly immersive gaming experience.

Considered Quickspin’s most volatile game ever, casual gamers may be well advised to seek out a less blood-pumping affair, though, as the game occupies the very top end of the volatility index.

The provider do counterbalance this with a sizeable top payout that reached over 20,000x after countless spins during testing - helped by the game’s small number of bonus features. But be warned, you’ll need to call on your innermost reserves of patience to get anywhere near this level of reward.

Hammer of Vulcan at Wildz Casino

Hammer of Vulcan, plus a host of other exciting games developed by Quickspin, are available to play at Wildz Casino.

We recommend similar titles Beat the Beast: Cerberus’ Inferno from Thunderkick, equally as thick with atmosphere, and another explosive offering, Yggdrasil’s Hyperburst.

You can even try out your favourite games in free play mode before wagering any real money to decide which game is right for you.

FAQs

What is the top payout in Hammer of Vulcan?

Wins worth up to 20,347x your wager are possible in Hammer of Vulcan.

Who produced Hammer of Vulcan?

The game was developed by content provider, Quickspin.

What is the maximum bet in Hammer of Vulcan?

You can bet up to a maximum of $100 per spin.