Power of Thor Megaways at a glance
Power of Thor Megaways is a Pragmatic Play slot released in August 2021. Its default configuration returns 96.55% RTP, volatility is high - rated 5 out of 5 - and the maximum win is capped at 5,000x the bet. Bets run from 20 p/c to $/€100 per spin in the UK, and a full grid opens up to 117,649 ways to win. Those are the provider's own published figures, which is exactly the kind of transparency we score for.
| Spec | Figure |
|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Release date | August 2021 |
| RTP (default configuration) | 96.55% |
| Volatility | High (5 out of 5) |
| Maximum win | 5,000x the bet |
| Ways to win | Up to 117,649 |
| Bet range (UK) | 20 p/c - $/€100 |
| Bonus buy | 100x the bet |
How Power of Thor Megaways plays
The game runs on a 6-reel Megaways grid where each main reel shows between 2 and 7 symbols per spin, with 4 more positions on a horizontal reel across the top. When every reel lands at full height, the slot reaches its maximum of 117,649 ways to win; the count changes on every spin, which is the standard Megaways arrangement. Wins are paid left to right on adjacent reels and are followed by tumbles: winning symbols are removed and new ones drop into the gaps, so one spin can chain several results.
The paytable is Norse through and through - card royals at the bottom, Viking warriors above them and Thor himself at the top. If you like the format but want a different setting, our reviews of Wild West Gold Megaways and Forge of Olympus cover two other Pragmatic Play takes on high-volatility grids.
The Hammer feature and the T-H-O-R free spins
Two mechanics define the game. Thor's hammer lands only on the top horizontal reel and turns the positions below it wild. Free spins trigger when 4 scatters land and spell the name T-H-O-R, which awards 10 free spins; the published trigger frequency is about once in 510 spins, and up to 9 scatters can land, each additional one adding +4 free spins. During the round a win multiplier increases by +1 after each tumble, so long tumble chains are where the volatility shows.
There is one figure the published sources do not agree on: the cap on free spins. One industry review puts the maximum at 22 free spins after the optional gamble wheel, while another quotes up to 30 - and the provider's own page does not publish a cap, so we flag both rather than pick one. The gamble itself is all-or-nothing: a losing segment ends the round before it starts, which is worth knowing before you risk a 10-spin award.
Bonus buy: what 100x gets you
Where the option is offered, the bonus buy costs 100x the bet and takes you straight to the scatter trigger instead of waiting for it. Buying does not change the game's return in your favour; it only compresses the waiting, and the same all-or-nothing gamble wheel applies to a bought round.
RTP, volatility and the 5,000x question
The default configuration returns 96.55%. Volatility is rated 5 out of 5, and the published hit frequency for the 5,000x maximum win is roughly once in 860,000 spins. Read those figures together: a high-volatility game pays rarely and unevenly, and the headline number is a statistical ceiling, not an expectation. Operators can license lower RTP configurations, so check the paytable of the exact lobby you play in before you spin.
Our verdict
By the criteria we publish - provider-published figures, demo availability and clarity of the rules - Power of Thor Megaways does well. The provider puts its key numbers on record: 96.55% default RTP, the 20 p/c to $/€100 stake range, the 100x buy price and the 5,000x cap, and an official demo exists behind the GB age check. The hammer wilds, tumbles and rising multiplier are explained plainly in the game rules. It loses marks because the free-spins cap is not published by the provider - published reviews quote 22 or 30 - and because the all-or-nothing spin gamble deserves a plainer warning than the game gives it. The rating describes the game as a product and carries no suggestion about results.
What we like
- Key figures published by the provider: 96.55% default RTP, 5,000x cap, 100x buy
- Hammer wilds plus tumbles give the Megaways format a clear identity
- Official free demo available (18+ age confirmation required in GB)
- Wide UK bet range from 20 p/c to $/€100
What to keep in mind
- High volatility - rated 5 out of 5 - means long dry stretches
- Free-spins cap not published by the provider; reviews quote 22 or 30
- The free-spins gamble can void the whole award before it starts
Variance simulator
Simplified model based on the published RTP and volatility, not the game's real math. For learning only — results are random and prove nothing about future sessions.
Power of Thor Megaways FAQ
What is the RTP of Power of Thor Megaways?
The default configuration returns 96.55%, as published on Pragmatic Play's own game page. Operators can run alternative configurations, so the lobby you play in may list a different figure - always check the in-game paytable.
What is the maximum win?
The cap is 5,000x the bet. The published hit frequency for a full 5,000x result is roughly once in 860,000 spins, so treat it as a ceiling rather than a target.
How do the free spins trigger?
Land 4 scatters spelling T-H-O-R to receive 10 free spins. Up to 9 scatters can land, each additional one adding +4 spins, and a win multiplier rises by +1 with every tumble during the round.
Can I buy the bonus round?
Yes, where the operator offers it: the bonus buy costs 100x your bet and triggers the scatter round on the next spin. Buying does not improve the return - it only skips the wait.
Is there a free demo?
Yes. Pragmatic Play hosts a demo on its official site; players in Great Britain must confirm they are 18 or over before it loads, which is why we link out rather than embed it.
