We all know the story (or part of it) about Count Vlad Dracula of an “order of the Dragon” descent, moving from Transylvania to England for “new blood.” There are multiple featured and animation versions based on the novel by Bram Stoker, some close to the horror fiction, others more like a vampire-romantic portrait.
NetEnt’s team of developers undoubtedly have chosen the love side of this otherwise bloody plot because they introduced the character of Dracula without his typical cape, pale-white skin, and vamp face with dripping blood, not so spooky but with one supernatural power – turning into a flock of bats, flying from his lair and descending to any place on the reels.
The slot has Low-Medium Volatility with an initial RTP of 96.58%. (This RTP allows obtaining a positive mathematical expectation of winning in the casino).
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Personal testers’ opinion about Dracula slot (Review and recommendations from the testers’ team)
Throughout our game test period, we made the following statistical observations:
- The very low paytable, the lack of multiplier, and the very isolated big wins became the obvious downfall of the game;
- Triggering of the bonus game (Free Spins feature) was extremely difficult (rare) and later disappointing -when it delivered only small payouts;
- Increasing our initial capital by more than 200x total bets was possible only once in all our game sessions;
- In most sessions, increasing the bankroll was either not possible at all, or it was with a small amount (40x – 80x of the total bet).
- In our opinion, just like the slot Invisible Man, with Dracula, NetEnt decided to create a more entertainment-providing game rather than a huge win-providing game.
NetEnt announced the following metrics
- The total percentage of the return (RTP) in the Dracula online slot is 96.58%.
- During the usual spins, 65.3% is paid, and during the free spins is 31.3%.
- The probability of receiving full images of Dracula and Mina on reels and triggering the Free Spins feature is (statistically) every 141st spin (0.71%). This characteristic is above the NetEnt middle line.
- The probability of getting hits: in the usual spins is 25,04%.
- At the time of free spins – any winning expected is 64.24%.
- The maximum possible winning is 80 000 coins.
Hidden parameters and settings of Dracula slot (data from testing)
- The frequency of triggering the bonus free spins feature is statistically every 161st spin (0.62%).
- The probability of a hit (any winning) is around 25%.
- The distribution of the winnings is 79% during usual spins and 21% in the bonus free spins and Bat features (mixed).
- The maximum payout during the tests was 204x.
- The average winnings from all features (free spins and Bat) were 50x.
- Volatility is 5,3 out of 20 (from low to average).
- The cycle length is average.
- The rating of the slot machine for the wagering is 6,08 out of 10.
Slot’s symbols and features
- 5-reel, 4-row slot with 40 fixed pay lines.
- Low paying symbols are J, Q, K, and A card symbols.
- The middle value on the paytable is given to the fat lady with the fur collar, the alcoholic, and the drifter.
- High-paying symbols are the images of Vlad Dracula and Mina Harker, which are stacked into 3 tiles. Any part of this 3x long symbol can be a pay combination if it drops into a winning line.
- The wild symbol during the main game is the letter “W”- substituting any other symbol, but can appear randomly only on reels 2, 3, and 4.
- The wild symbol during the bonus round is the stacked 3 tiles image of the Count and the Damsel in a hug, which can appear anywhere on the reels and substitute for any other symbol.
The Free Spins feature
This feature is triggered when simultaneously on reel 2 appears Dracula’s full stacked image (all 3 pieces) and on reel 4 appears Mina’s full stacked image (all 3 pieces). This event will reward you with 10 Free Spins.
There is a chance for additional 2 Free Spins if on reel 3 during the ongoing bonus round lands fully visible Wild symbol – stacked into 3 tiles image of the Count and the Damsel. Bat feature during the base game
This is a cool and original opportunity for extra-paying combinations provided by the developers during the usual spins. For example, randomly can be triggered the transformation of Dracula into a flock of bats, escaping from the vamp’s liar (left side of the field) and landing anywhere on the reels as a cluster, making all pieces of the cluster have the same symbol (even Wilds).
Bat feature during the bonus game
During the bonus feature, the bat flock is activated each spin (once per spin), and here again, the cluster can turn into ordinary identical images or Wild symbols.
Settings
- Provider – NetEnt
- Payment lines – 40 (fixed)
- Default range of bets – 0.20 to 400 CAD
- Volatility – Low-Average
- Hit rate – 25.04%
- Playing field – 5х4
- The maximum winning is – 400x the total bet
- Bonuses – Wilds, Scatters, Stacked Symbols, Expanding Symbols, Random Cluster Wins, Free Spins
- Free Spins – Yes
- RTP – 96.58%
How to win at the Dracula slot? (Conclusion)
- As usual, our first advice is to test the game in DEMO mode before starting to play for real money.
- We recommend playing this slot with bonus money because it keeps the balance quite well, allowing you to complete the wagering requirements.
- We do recommend this slot for playing with real money but examining the slot mood first. Usually, this slot clearly shows its mood from the beginning.
- Analyzing the frequency of the Bat feature, you can estimate the mood of the machine: the more times it is activated during the usual spins (with the positive result) – the warmer the slot machine is.
- We recommend this slot for playing with real money, but with the special stipulation for playing short sessions.
- The recommended bet balance is from 150 bets, and the strategy is to try 50-80 bets and end the session if no bonus was triggered. If a bonus is triggered, continue the game. If you catch that the slot is in the mood for bonuses, you can expect a bonus feature after another 20-40 spins.
