Thunderstruck II

Microgaming

Every spin of Thunderstruck II carries a question: how high can this one climb? With a top prize in the region of 8,000x your stake and a bonus built around multipliers that stack the deeper you go, this Norse epic is all about chasing the payout that changes your week.

Thunderstruck II at a glance

Provider Microgaming
Release 2010
RTP About 96.65% (verify in the info screen)
Volatility Medium
Layout 5 reels, 3 rows, 243 ways to win
Max win Around 8,000x your stake — the headline number, confirm in-game
Bet range From small stakes up to bigger bets (limits set by each casino)
Key features Great Hall of Spins, Wild Storm, multipliers up to 5x, rolling reels

What is Thunderstruck II?

Thunderstruck II is Microgaming’s Norse-mythology sequel, and for payout-hunters it’s a game with a clear ceiling to aim at: roughly 8,000x your bet. It runs on 243 ways to win rather than fixed lines, so every adjacent-reel match from the left counts toward your total — more ways for a big combination to land. Thor, Odin, Loki and the Valkyrie make up the high-value symbols, and hitting a screen of them is where the base-game numbers start to get interesting.

But the real money-maker is the bonus, where multipliers do the heavy lifting.

How to play Thunderstruck II

Pick your stake — and remember, your max win is a multiple of that stake, so a bigger bet means a bigger potential payout from the same combination. With 243 ways there are no lines to set. We’d still say test the waters in demo first, then size your bet to your bankroll and the prize you’re chasing.

Wild Storm — a base-game jackpot moment

Wild Storm can strike at random and turn up to all five reels wild, and when it lines up with the top symbols it can deliver one of the biggest base-game hits in the game.

Features & bonus round

The Great Hall of Spins is where the life-changing potential lives. Three or more Thor’s Hammer scatters open it. Valkyrie starts you off with 10 spins carrying a 5x multiplier — that alone can multiply a good run fivefold. Then it escalates: Loki’s Wild Magic, Odin’s Wild Ravens with their multiplier values, and finally Thor, where rolling reels pair with a multiplier that climbs to 5x on consecutive wins. That’s how the biggest payouts in Thunderstruck II are built — multipliers stacking on rolling wins until the numbers snowball. Reach Thor, chain some wins, and you’re in max-win territory.

Graphics, sound & theme

The presentation is from 2010 and it shows, but nobody chasing an 8,000x payout is here for the pixels. The Norse gods look the part, the thunder soundtrack builds tension as your multiplier climbs, and every Hall of Spins upgrade feels like your payout ceiling lifting a little higher.

Pros

  • Top prize around 8,000x your stake
  • Multipliers up to 5x stacking on rolling reels
  • Wild Storm can drop a big base-game hit
  • 243 ways gives more routes to a large combo
  • Fair 96.65% RTP supporting the chase

Cons

  • Biggest multipliers gated behind the Thor tier
  • Max win modest versus newer high-ceiling slots
  • Dated visuals
  • RTP varies by operator
4.4/5  —  Our verdict

If you’re playing for the payout, Thunderstruck II gives you a clear target — around 8,000x — and a bonus structure engineered to build toward it through stacking multipliers and rolling reels. The ceiling isn’t the highest on the market, but the route there is one of the most satisfying. Aim for Thor and let the multipliers do the talking.

Where to play Thunderstruck II

This Microgaming classic is stocked at every major casino. Choose one and go chase that top prize.

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Thunderstruck II FAQ

What is the maximum win on Thunderstruck II?

It’s commonly cited at around 8,000x your stake. Always confirm the exact figure in the game’s info screen, as it can vary by version.

How do the multipliers work?

Valkyrie applies a flat 5x, while the higher tiers add rolling reels and multipliers that climb to 5x on consecutive wins — that stacking is how the biggest payouts form.

Does a bigger bet mean a bigger win?

Yes — the max win is a multiple of your stake, so a larger bet raises your potential payout from the same result. Bet responsibly and within your bankroll.

Which round pays the most?

The Thor tier, thanks to rolling reels combined with a rising multiplier, offers the strongest path toward the top prize.

What’s the RTP?

Around 96.65%. Check the info screen at your casino, as some operators run different builds.