PG Soft launches Thunder Reckoning slot with up to 5,000x max payout
5x6 cascade slot with grid-activation, Prize Symbols and buyable free spins
Key Takeaways
- PG Soft released Thunder Reckoning on 20 October 2026 with a maximum payout of 5,000x the stake.
- The game uses a 5x6 grid, cascade reels and pays for clusters of eight matching symbols or more.
- The Prize Symbols Feature converts fully activated grid positions into prize symbols with bands from 0.25x up to 5,000x depending on block size.
- Free Spins start with three Scatters for 10 spins plus +2 per extra Scatter, the feature can retrigger and is purchasable via Feature Buy.
PG Soft has released Thunder Reckoning, a new Norse-mythology themed slot that offers a maximum of 5.000x the stake on a 5x6 symbol grid with cascading reels. The studio launched the game on 20 October 2026 and describes cluster pays alongside a grid-activation mechanic and a free spins feature that can be entered via Feature Buy.
Mecánica de pago y cascadas
Thunder Reckoning pays when eight or more matching symbols land in any positions across the reel set. Winning symbols are removed and replaced via cascades. Each win progresses the grid-activation system: the first win partially activates a position; the second fully activates it; and adjacent fully activated positions can merge into larger blocks ranging from 2x2 up to 5x5. If every position becomes fully activated the board forms a single 5x6 block.
Prize Symbols Feature and payout bands
When cascades finish, the Prize Symbols Feature converts fully activated positions into prize symbols according to the size of the merged block. PG Soft lists the payout bands as follows:
single position: 0.25x to 1x
2x2: 5x to 10x
3x3: 20x to 200x
4x4: 50x to 500x
5x5: 200x to 1,000x
fully charged 5x6 grid: 1,000x to 5,000x
Free Spins and Feature Buy
The Free Spins Feature is triggered by three Scatter symbols and awards 10 free spins plus 2 extra spins per additional Scatter. During free spins the grid begins partially activated and progress is retained between cascades; the Prize Symbols Feature is applied at the end of the final spin. The feature can retrigger and is also available via a Feature Buy at the price shown on the game screen.
“We expect Thunder Reckoning to cause quite the storm with players when they have the chance to experience it. Each win lights up a bit more of the grid, so you can actually watch a big Prize symbol taking shape before it pays out. Free spins are where it gets really fun, because nothing resets and the whole board can end up charged.” — spokesperson for PG Soft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum payout of Thunder Reckoning?
The maximum payout is 5,000x the stake. PG Soft states a payout band for a fully charged 5x6 grid ranging from 1,000x to 5,000x.
How do Prize Symbols activate in Thunder Reckoning?
Prize Symbols activate when positions are fully activated and cascades have finished. A position is partially activated on the first win and fully activated on the second; adjacent fully activated positions merge into blocks that determine the prize symbol size.
What does the Free Spins feature offer?
Free Spins start with three Scatter symbols and award 10 free spins plus 2 additional spins per extra Scatter. During free spins the grid begins partially activated, progress is kept between cascades, and the Prize Symbols Feature is applied at the end.
Can players buy or retrigger the free spins?
Yes. Players can access the Free Spins Feature via a Feature Buy at the on-screen price, and the free spins can also retrigger during the feature.
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