Iron Dog Studio

Forge of the Gods

Fiery Viking book slot with split scatter triggers

SlotRanker Score
69
/ 99
69
05099

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RTP
96%
return to player
Volatility
High volatility
variance
Max win
5,500×
top multiplier
Min bet
$0.10
per spin
Reels
5
10 lines
Player rating
3.6 ★
20 votes
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Why this score

High confidence (100%)

Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.

Slot score profile across 5 weighted categoriesPayouts & RTP9/10RTP 96% → 9.0/10Volatility9/10high → 9.0/10Win Potential7.5/10x5500.00 (5500×) →…Features8/1012 features → 8.0/10Game Mechanics5.1/10f=12 r=5 p=10 →…
Payouts & RTP9/10
RTP 96% → 9.0/10
Volatility9/10
high → 9.0/10
Win Potential7.5/10
x5500.00 (5500×) → 7.5/10
Features8/10
12 features → 8.0/10
Game Mechanics5.1/10
f=12 r=5 p=10 → 5.1/10
Context signals (tie-breakers)
Layout6/10
5x3 → 6.0/10
0.1–50 (×500) → 6.0/10
provider avg 6.9 → 6.9/10
synthetic proxy → 2.5/10

Popularity blends real player search demand (~30 markets) with a catalogue-derived proxy; games without measurable search demand use the proxy alone. Not live play telemetry.

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Slot Summary

The only decision comes before the reels move: choose a stake, then Forge of the Gods lets a High volatility expanding-symbol system determine whether two scatters lead to a respin or three open free spins. Iron Dog Studio uses the familiar Book Of format as a base, but the split scatter behavior gives near-feature results a mechanical consequence. The x5500.00 ceiling places substantial weight on those feature sequences.
MechanicsTwo scatters respin; three begin free spins

How It Plays

Regular spins use 10 paylines across a 5x3 layout. Two scatters do not end as a near miss, since they activate the game's Respin mechanic.

During that Respin, selected symbol positions are highlighted. Landing the relevant symbols can make them expand across their reels before the result is evaluated.

Theme & Atmosphere

Viking and Ancient subjects place the action in a mythic forge, with Fire providing the visual and narrative link between metalwork, conflict, and divine power.

Fantasy and Mythology keep the setting outside strict history, treating the forge as a supernatural place where gods influence the reel features.

Features & Win Potential

Respins activate from two Scatter Symbols and create a second chance for highlighted symbols to land. Those symbols can then become Expanding Symbols across their reels.

The High volatility profile and x5500.00 maximum win put more weight on the Wild Symbol, expanding results, and less frequent feature sequences than on steady small returns.

Bonus & Free Spins

Three scatters trigger Free Spins. Symbols that contribute to wins can become highlighted, and a later matching result causes those symbols to expand across their reels.

The expanding behavior persists as the bonus develops, so earlier winning symbols can influence later free-spin results instead of disappearing after a single payout.

Spec sheet
Forge of the Gods at a glance.
Identity
Slot nameForge of the Gods
Released5/22/2023
Math
SlotRanker Score69
RTP96%
VolatilityHigh volatility
Max win5,500×
Bet range$0.10 – $50.00
Player rating3.6 / 5 · 20 votes
Format
Reels5
Paylines10
Layout5x3

True Cost to Play

Expected average based on this slot's 96% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Cost per hour$1.60
Cost per session$1.60

Estimate only, for entertainment purposes — treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money, and set a budget you can afford to lose.

Bankroll survival simulator

How long could a bankroll last on Forge of the Gods? We simulate thousands of sessions from this game's published RTP and volatility — the long-run math, not a prediction of your next spin.

Volatility tier: High

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How this works

Each simulated spin either misses or returns a win drawn from a log-normal distribution, with the hit rate and spread set by the slot's volatility tier (High). The model is calibrated so the average return equals this slot's published RTP (96.00%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (5,500×).

This is a simplified, parametric model of the game's math — not its real paytable. It exists to make the house edge visible over many sessions, so the numbers above are averages across thousands of runs, never a forecast of one.

This is math, not a prediction. Real sessions vary wildly, and no strategy changes a game's built-in house edge. Play for fun, set limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

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Identity
Studio
Released5/22/20237/16/20189/24/20203/10/20218/26/2020
Math
RTP96%97.61%95.81%96.73%96.5%
VolatilityHigh volatilityMedium/HighHigh volatilityHigh volatilityHigh volatility
Max win5,500×1,000×20,347×50,000×15,360×
Format
Reels55655
Layout5x35x36x45x35x3
Paylines102040962432048
Min bet0.10.010.20.250.1
Max bet50201005020
Features
Progressive———✓—
Wild symbol✓✓✓✓✓
Free spins✓✓✓✓✓
Scatter symbol✓✓✓✓✓
Multiplier———✓✓
Bonus game—————
Respins✓————

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Questions & Answers

Forge of the Gods FAQ

4 questions

Two Scatter Symbols award a respin in which selected symbols can be highlighted and expand if they appear on the new result.

Three Scatter Symbols launch the Free Spins round, where winning symbols can become highlighted for later expanding-symbol results.

Forge of the Gods has a listed maximum win of x5500.00, paired with a High volatility profile.

The main listed RTP is 96%, although the provider's game sheet also identifies lower RTP range variants for some deployments.

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