Cod of Thunder Dream Drop

Instead, Relax Gaming has taken a far more relaxed and slightly humorous route, turning Norse mythology into a fishing trip with progressive jackpots lurking under the waves. The name itself sets the tone perfectly – this is a stylised Norse-themed mascot reimagined with cod instead of lightning.

Rather than raiding villages, the Vikings here seem perfectly happy casting lines, enjoying the scenery, and occasionally skewering fish for your benefit. I actually liked this calmer approach. The setting feels peaceful, almost pastoral, with a longship bobbing gently on the water. Things do darken during the free spins round, as storm clouds roll in and waves start to move, but even then the drama is restrained. Visually, the game is simple rather than spectacular, and while that might disappoint players expecting a high-energy Dream Drop title, I found the low-key style oddly fitting.

The action takes place on a 5-reel, 4-row grid with 1,024 ways to win. Wins are formed by matching symbols on adjacent reels from left to right. From my experience, the medium-high volatility feels accurate – there can be dry spells, but wins have the potential to build nicely when features line up. The 94% RTP is fairly standard for a Dream Drop slot, and betting ranges from $/CA$0.200 up to CA$125, with higher bets improving your odds of triggering a jackpot.

Low-paying symbols are the usual J–A card ranks, while four friendly Viking characters handle the higher-value payouts. A full 5-symbol way pays 0.25x the stake for royals and 0.5x to 2.5x for premium symbols. The wild substitutes for everything except fish symbols and scatters.

Multiplier Ladder

One of the features I paid the most attention to was the multiplier ladder. Every cascade win increases the multiplier by +1, starting at x1 and climbing all the way up to x500. Each tumble win is multiplied by the current value, which means a modest hit can turn into something much more exciting if the ladder climbs high enough.

Fish Symbols

Fish symbols land with fixed cash values between 0.5x and 100x the stake. These can be targeted by the Viking Fisherman, who randomly attempts to spear them. It’s not guaranteed, which I actually liked – it adds a small element of tension rather than handing out instant rewards every time.

Triggering 3, 4, or 5 scatters awards 6, 8, or 10 free spins. During free spins, the multiplier ladder continues to grow and does not reset until the feature ends. Any fish that land on the bottom row are automatically collected, and there’s also a chance to trigger a Full Net feature, which scoops up every visible fish on the reels. If another scatter appears, you’ll get +1 extra free spin.

If you don’t want to wait, the free spins round can be bought directly for 60x your stake. It’s a fairly standard price and gives quick access to the game’s strongest mechanics.

Like all Dream Drop titles, this slot includes six progressive jackpots: Rapid, Midi, Maxi, Daily, Major, and Mega. These are triggered by collecting Dream Drop Fish symbols during base game spins, with every bet contributing to the growing prize pools.