Beowolf is Quickspin’s 2013 retelling of the Anglo-Saxon epic, set across a 5-reel, 3-row, 25-payline board where the hero squares off against Grendel. The slot leans on stacked wild symbols tied to Beowulf’s horns and sword rather than a single cascading gimmick, keeping the action grounded in classic mechanics. Its mead-hall and longship presentation is one of the more detailed theme executions from Quickspin’s earliest years.
| Provider | Quickspin |
| RTP | 97.21% |
| Reels / Rows | 5 / 3 |
| Paylines | 25 fixed |
| Release Year | 2013 |
The Grendel Attack feature can strike during the base game to add extra wilds to the board, while Wild Horns and Wild Swords symbols substitute broadly to help complete Beowulf-themed combinations. Landing enough Free Spin Scatters sends the reels into a bonus round themed around Beowulf’s fight against Grendel, where the same wild mechanics run at a higher frequency, giving multiple symbol types a chance to stack together on the same spin. The Norse/Anglo-Saxon presentation, from the longship symbols to the mead-hall backdrop, is one of the more detailed theme executions in Quickspin’s early catalog, and the varied wild types keep the base game from feeling static between triggers.
Pros
- 97.21% RTP is comfortably above the industry average
- Grendel Attack can add wilds outside the bonus round
- Multiple wild types (Beowulf, Horns, Swords) keep combinations varied
- Strong, detailed Anglo-Saxon theme and symbol art
Cons
- Independent sources disagree on this title’s volatility rating, so it’s omitted here
- No confirmed max-win multiplier from current aggregator data
- 25 fixed paylines feel dated next to modern ways-to-win formats
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RTP of Beowolf?
Beowolf by Quickspin has a theoretical RTP of 97.21%, running on a 5-reel, 3-row board with 25 fixed paylines.
What is the Grendel Attack feature in Beowolf?
Grendel Attack can trigger during the base game to add extra wild symbols to the reels, working alongside Wild Horns and Wild Swords symbols that substitute broadly for other symbols.
When was Beowolf released?
Beowolf was released by Quickspin in 2013 as part of the studio's early catalog of theme-driven video slots.