Cod of Thunder Dream Drop

Cod of Thunder Dream Drop: Slot Overview

Software provider Relax Gaming has gotten all historically aquatic for the current addition to the progressive jackpot segment of its portfolio. Humorously titled Cod of Thunder Dream Drop, this play of words on the well-known God of Thunder, Thor, gives the game a less confrontational, fishier twist and sets the scene quite well for what follows. That is, instead of charging into battle with axes raised, these Norse folk are more concerned with what's biting beneath the waves, hauling in fish, while above water taking on Dream Drop jackpots instead of grim-faced enemies.

Vikings might be notorious for sailing around, pillaging, killing, nicking stuff which doesn't belong to them, but that seems like the last thing the people in Cod of Thunder Dream Drop want to do. This happy lot looks content just living out their lives in the attractive part of the planet they find themselves in. This includes the chap sitting on the barrel by the water. He doesn't hold a fishing rod, though with a spear in hand, he is able to pluck fish off the reels for players' benefit. Free spins are where dark clouds roll in, and the weather takes a turn for the worse, as waves rock about in a sort of on-stage theatrical manner. The game is a bit basic looking, but agreeably so, though some might find Cod of Thunder Dream Drop a little low energy for a Dream Drop slot.

Built on top of a Viking longship is Cod of Thunder Dream Drop's play area. It has 5 reels holding 4 positions each, where 1,024 ways evaluate combinations of matching symbols. The math model has been classed as medium-high volatile, and an RTP of 94% isn't terrible considering this is a Dream Drop slot. A stake of $/€0.20 to $/€125 may be chosen, keeping in mind that the higher the bet, the greater the chance of triggering a jackpot win.

Playing card ranks J-A are the lower paying symbols in Cod of Thunder Dream Drop, while four friendly-looking Viking characters make up the premium symbols. Hitting ways of 5-of-a-kind pays 0.25x for royals or 0.5x to 2.5x for the high pays. The wild substitutes all symbols except Fish or scatters.

Cod of Thunder Dream Drop: Slot Features

As well as jackpots, Cod of Thunder Dream Drop has a multiplier ladder, collectable fish symbols, a free spins round, and a feature buy.

Multiplier Ladder

On each win, winning symbols are removed from the grid, causing more symbols to cascade downwards for another chance to win. With each win, the multiplier ladder increases by +1 step. It starts at x1 and continues up to x500. Each tumble win is multiplied by the current multiplier value.

Fish Symbols

Fish symbols have values of 0.5x to 100x the stake and can be collected at random by the Viking Fisherman. An attempt to catch does not guarantee the fish will be caught.

Free Spins

Landing 3, 4, or 5 scatters awards 6, 8, or 10 free spins, respectively. With every free spin and win, the multiplier ladder increases by +1 step. The multiplier value does not reset until players return to the base game. If fish symbols land on the bottom row during free spins, their cash prizes are automatically awarded. There is also a chance to trigger a full net feature, which collects all visible fish on the reels. If a scatter hits, +1 extra spin is granted.

Feature Buy

The feature buy can be accessed in the base game. By paying 60x the stake, players can trigger the free spins round.

Dream Drop

The Dream Drop consists of six jackpots - the Rapid, Midi, Maxi, Daily, Major, and Mega. Each one is progressive, so a portion of each bet goes to the jackpot contribution. Winning Dream Drop Jackpots can occur by collecting Dream Drop Fish symbols that appear randomly on base game spins.

Cod of Thunder Dream Drop: Slot Verdict

Given fishing's popularity in the online gambling space, it makes sense there would be a few wired into the Dream Drop Network. So far, gamblers have 4 Fantastic Fish Gold Dream Drop and Net Gains Dream Drop (at a push), to choose from; now Cod of Thunder Dream Drop has dropped into the bucket. Cod of Thunder Dream Drop might not be the best choice if you're looking for an all bells and whistles blowing razzle dazzle jackpot slot. There's no denying the prize values on offer are massive, but Cod of Thunder Dream Drop was quite laid back, a little low key, quite the opposite of how a Viking-themed jackpot slot might have been. There's no violence, little drama, and the Vikings on the screen look better suited to fishing and farming than raiding coastal settlements and putting the inhabitants to the sword.

However, a departure from the norm is no bad thing, and Cod of Thunder Dream Drop supplies a pleasantly idiosyncratic game for Relax Gaming's big jackpot network to perform in, or not, depending on which way it all blows. Its side features aren't bad, though this isn't a typical Big Bass deal where Fisherman symbols collect money symbols. Fish symbols can be caught, no doubt, but that side of the game is less frenzied, let's say. Non-jackpot potential is capped at 7,500x the bet, pointing to the potential effectiveness of the multiplier ladder, yet unless something big actually happens, it might be hard to visualise Cod of Thunder Dream Drop being able to do anything mega.

So, whether this becomes one's go-to Dream Drop slot depends on preference. Those after pulse racing adrenaline rushes might find Cod of Thunder Dream Drop a bit pedestrian. On the other hand, for a chilled Norse harvester of the seas experience, with the chance of a freaking whale rising up from the depths appeals, then Cod of Thunder Dream Drop's day on the sea could be ideal.