Locking Archer

Released late in 2023 see our review of the Locking Archer slot game from Spin Logic games (RTG) and the ways to win.

RTG (Spin Logic) Games 5 Reel Slot

Using a fairly standard layout you can expect to see 5 reels on a 3 row grid.

In addition to wilds and scatter symbols this game also has a locking scatter and many great ways to win. Game has 25 paylines active during all spins.

Theme of the Locking Archer Slot

The theme of this slot game is somewhat medievil but certainly has a Vikings flair. Taking place in a filed on top of one of the many beautiful mountain areas of the what is thought to be Norway. The backgrounds and music fit the theme well.

Locking Archer Character Symbols

Game board symbols you will see in the game are viking characters and other symbols one might associate with a Nordic adventure or folklore. The premium symbol is a viking with a warrior helmet on with horns. Next is a bearded viking, the Nordic woman and last in the list is a younger viking man. You will also see minor symbols that represent the cards A, K, Q, J and 10.

Match Win Payouts for Locking Archer

To give you an idea of the payouts below if\s the match win amounts seen in the pay table.

• Viking warrior matches of 5 pay 1000, 4 pay 200 or 3 pay 50.
• Bearded viking matches of 5 pay 400, 4 pay 100 or 3 pay 40.
• Nordic woman matches of 5 pay 200, 4 pay 75 or 3 pay 25.
• Viking man matches o5 pay 150, 4 pay 50 or 3 pay 20.
• A matches of 5 pay 100, 4 pay 30 or 3 pay 15.
• K, or Q matches of 5 pay 50, 4 pay 25 r 3 pay 10.
• J, or 10 matches of 5 pay 25, 4 pay 10 r 3 pay 5.

Line wins count when identical matches take place on a payline left to right only.

Wild Symbol

Wild symbol you will see is a viking hammer.

Like most wild symbols it will substitute for regular game symbols to increase line wins,. It does not substitute for scatters or the locking scatters.

Hut Scatter

The hut scatter which is the normal scatter only appears on reels #2, #3 or #4.

Any time you land 3 or more hut scatters you get 10 free spins with multipliers. The scatters count on any board position. During the free spins a multiplier of 2X, 3X, 4X or 5X is rewarded at random which increases the win. This feature round can be triggered again and adds 10 free spins to your then current count remaining.

Locking Archer Scatter

Landing 2 or more locking archer scatters, left to right on reels# 1 through #4 triggers the locking scatter round. During the round the locking scatter lock in place and you get re-spins as follows.

• 2 locking scatters reels #1 and #2, 1 respin on reels #3, #4 and #5.
• 3 locking scatters reels #1, #2 and #3, 2 respins on reels #4 and #5.
• 4 locking scatters reels #1, #2, #3 and #4, 3 respins on reels #5.

Additionally, there is a bonus payout for multiple locking archers of 2 for 2, 5 for 3, 20 for 4 and 100 for 5. The locking respin round ends any time you land 5.

Wager Amounts Reasonable

The range of wagering amounts are very reasonable and start as low as $0.25 a spin. This can be adjustable when you click the plus or minus on the game board. The maximum amount of bet per spin tops out at $25.00. We have seen that a few casinos it appears to be set a bit lower but in most cases this is the range you will see.

RTP Set at 96.01%

The return to player (RTP) on this game is 96.01%. That is the theoretical average return to players over the long term.

Conclusion to Locking Archer Slot Review

Pleasantly surprised how fun this games was upon playing it for the review. We did not do the greatest with the locking archer scatter, but the hut scatter hit free spins for us nicely. And the game seemed very generous during our testing helping our bankroll enough to keep the game interesting and fun. Since we play RTG casinos frequently, we likely will play this game again.

Available at RTG casinos online.