Reap the rewards in Escape The North
G'day, blokes and sheilas. Strap yourself in, punters. This ain't for the faint hearted. Warrior gods, mythical beasts and legendary ways to win await. Will you make it out alive? Give this game a gander today!
Game Details
Launch date: July 24th, 2024
- Reels: 5x3
- Volatility: High
- Wild:Wild
- Scatter: Odin and Sword
- Jackpots: No
- Paylines: 243- paylines
- Bonus rounds: Yes
- Bonus type: Free games, multipliers, sticky wilds, Bonus Bet, buy feature
- Platforms: Mobile, Instant Play.
About
You know we never ask you to do much besides spin a few pokies, but this time we're calling in a favour of mythic proportions.
You see, our mates in the north are under siege from an evil troll. He'll stop at nothing to steal riches from your fellow punters. This battle is taking place on a pokie called Escape The North. And while it might look like your typical game, it's actually a well-disguised betting adventure.
We don't expect you to take down this might beast alone. But with your help, we can send that ugly troll packing. You'll have plenty of features to help you on your quest. Besides, how can you say no to Kev the Koala?
Saddle up and get ready to stand your ground. We've covered some adventurous pokies in the past, but nothing like this. You'll need a new game bonus and this game guide to triumph. Are you ready?
Gameplay
Escape The North is a typical 5x3 pokie with 243-paylines. The gameboard is set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, icy glaciers and foreboding Viking gods in the distance.
The symbols on the reels include various Norse warriors, weapons and an imposing Ice Dragon as the scatter symbol. Our favourite features are the Bonus Bet and Buy features, of which there are three. Activating these gives you control over your gameplay, with options to boost your bet and guarantee wild symbols or unlock free games.
Speaking of, these free games are subject to an innovative wild system. Known as "sticky" wilds”, they'll lock in place and trigger respins for added chances of winning. As for the animations and soundtracks, you'll feel like the main character in an ancient Norse epic.
At any moment a grumpy Grendel or a wolf may pop out. The only way to combat these fearsome foes is to spin this pokie, Aussie style (which means with your Akubra and RM Williams on).
Symbols
We've only played this game briefly, but it was long enough to learn that Escape The North's symbols are just as fearsome as the Norse warriors themselves.
Keep an eye out for Odin, who appears as a Multiplier Sticky Wild on reel 3 and awards respins with increasing multipliers. And don't forget about the Countdown Sticky Wild, represented by a giant sword, which can appear on reels 2 and 4 and award up to 4 respins.
The Ice Dragon scatter symbol will grant you free games, while other low and high-paying symbols take the form of classic Norse artifacts, weapons and gods.
It plays left to right, which means wins are awarded for adjacent symbols on paylines starting from the leftmost reel. The only exception here is the scatter. It pays anywhere on the reels.
Bonus rounds
Triggering these bonus rounds is akin to having a dollop of fresh snow fall from a Jindabyne roof and land down the back of your jacket. They'll wake you up, make you feel alive and possibly make you scream. Either way, we're BIG fans of these beauties.
Free Games
- Activated when you land 3 or more Scatter symbols (Ice Dragon) on specific reels.
- Awards 10 free games with the chance to trigger both Multiplier Sticky Wild and Countdown Sticky Wild features during this round for even bigger wins
Multiplier Sticky Wild
- Triggered by landing a Multiplier Sticky Wild symbol (Odin) on the 3rd reel as part of a winning combination
- Awards 1 respin, with increasing multipliers for every consecutive win obtained during this feature.
Countdown Sticky Wild
- Triggered by landing a Countdown Sticky Wild symbol (Sword) on the 2nd or 4th reel as part of a winning combination
- Awards up to 4 respins, with the possibility of multiple Sticky Wilds appearing and locking in place for bigger wins.
Bonus Bet
- By activating this feature, players can guarantee a Wild symbol on each spin for an additional bet of x10
- Awards up to 4 respins, with the possibility of multiple Sticky Wilds appearing and locking in place for bigger wins.
Buy Features
- You can purchase either 10 or 13 free games with either one of the Bonus Bet options
- These allow you to jump right into the thrilling bonus rounds without having to wait for them to be triggered naturally
Where to play?
Your fellow punters are crying out for help. "We can't hold this beast back any longer", they shout! Will you cower under the nearest desk and pretend you can't hear them? Or are you a true Fair Goer with a heart as big as their betting balance? Grab your mobile or play via the desktop version now. It's time to claim your Escape The North bonus!
