Pub Kings at Wilddice Casino: what you need to know before playing
Pragmatic Play's 5-reel, 4-row slot with Free Spins and symbol collection in the bonus round, paying 96.08% RTP, built for high volatility where wins arrive less often but run much larger.
Pub Kings is a high-volatility Norse tavern slot
How the reels and themes work
Pub Kings runs on a 5-reel, 4-row grid with 20 fixed paylines across its reels. Released in 2023 by Pragmatic Play, the slot merges Norse and pub themes through its cast of Viking characters. Wins form left to right when 3 or more matching symbols land on a payline. The base game is straightforward, but the Free Spins bonus round introduces a level-up mechanic where you collect character symbols to climb a 7-level progression and compete for multiplied awards tied to each reel.
Who should and shouldn't play this
High volatility means wins arrive less often but can be much bigger when they do. This suits players comfortable with longer dry spells in exchange for the chance at substantial payouts. Pub Kings plays across bet sizes from A$0.20 to A$240, so both cautious and aggressive budgets fit here. The Free Spins feature can be triggered organically or bought outright, giving you control over when to chase the bonus. If you prefer steady, frequent wins, this game's rhythm won't suit your style.
When free spins begin: the collection phase
Free Spins reshape how a round plays. Three scatters across reels 1, 3 and 5 award 10 free spins and activate the collection mechanic. During those spins, each of the five Vikings assigned to a reel collect their own symbol instances. Whoever collects the most by round's end wins a level-based payout from their reel's table—reel 1 can award up to 5000 times your bet, while reel 5 tops out at 500 times. This structure turns bonus rounds into a race between characters rather than a simple multiplier chase.
Your situation: what each figure tells you
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Pub Kings plays across 5 reels and 20 paylines
How much do you bet?
You set your bet before spinning the reels. Pub Kings allows bets from A$0.20 to A$240 per spin, so you choose the stake that suits your session plan.
Matching symbols pay
The grid holds 5 reels across 4 rows. A win forms when 3 or more matching symbols land on one of the 20 fixed paylines, reading left to right.
What two scatters deliver
During a base game spin, scatters can land on reels 1, 3 and 5 only. Land exactly 2 scatters and you get a random award from one of the reels, ranging from 2 times your bet up to 600 times.
Free spins trigger
Three scatters trigger the Free Spins level-up mode, or you can buy the bonus for 100 times your bet. You enter 10 free spins where symbol collection builds levels on each reel.
When should you stop?
Before you start, set a deposit limit, loss limit or session time reminder through Wilddice Casino. These tools help you stick to your session plan and maintain control.
Get to know Pub Kings at a glance
Understand the layout, symbols and flow before you start playing Pub Kings.
Free Spins — Level Up and base game mechanics
You'll understand how the bonus round plays out and what the base game delivers on every spin.
Climbing levels during free spins
Ten free spins trigger when you land three scatters. Each reel has an assigned Viking character. Symbols matching the character collect as you spin; six collected reaches Level 1, then three more per level to Level 7. The character with the most beer counters wins its reel's level award: reel one pays up to 5000x, reel five up to 500x.
How symbols form winning combinations
Five reels and four rows spin across 20 fixed paylines, left to right. Three matching symbols pay; no wild appears. Scatters land on reels one, three and five only. Land exactly two scatters for a random chance of a 2x to 600x award from a randomly selected reel.
Try this slot without spending first
Test Pub Kings with no money at risk, then move to real stakes when you're ready to begin.
Get familiar without spending
Spin the reels with free credits and no real money involved. You'll see exactly how the bonus round triggers, how the level counter climbs during free spins, and what each symbol pays across the 20 paylines.
Play demoWin real money on every spin
Wager your own money on Pub Kings at Wilddice Casino and compete for real wins. Every spin follows the same rules and features you've seen in the demo, with the 96.08% RTP applied to your stakes.
Play for moneyPub Kings lets you buy into the bonus round
When you want to skip ahead and go straight into the bonus round instead
Going straight to the bonus — A$200 (x100)
The limits of any slot review
When does the bonus come?
The bonus round arrives randomly. Landing three scatter symbols triggers free spins, but when that happens—or whether it happens at all during your session—cannot be predicted in advance.
What your session will be
Your session result is random. The 96.08% RTP shows the long-term average across all players; your individual outcome in one sitting depends entirely on chance, not on when you play.
When maximum wins occur
The maximum win of A$1,200,000 is a ceiling reached extremely rarely. Plan your budget without counting on reaching it, or anything close to it, during play.
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Pub Kings returns between 96.05% and 96.08% per 100 staked
RTP is a long-run average calculated over a very large number of spins. The two figures here each apply only to the specific condition listed alongside: one RTP applies when you buy the bonus, the other to standard play without buying.
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Set your limits and stick to them
Set a budget first. Decide how much money you can afford to lose on Pub Kings before you start playing. Treat this amount as the cost of entertainment, not as money you expect to recover.
Pub Kings: set a quit point. Agree with yourself in advance when you'll walk away from Pub Kings, whether you're ahead or behind. The moment a win arrives is often when players stay longest.
Guard your budget with limits. Pub Kings runs on the account you control; use deposit limits and loss limits built into your Wilddice Casino account to enforce your boundaries automatically.
When should you take a break? If Pub Kings ever stops being a break and starts feeling like something you need to do, pause your account or self-exclude. Gambling Help Online and Lifeline Australia are open when you need them.