Online casino game publishers often offer slot machines adapted from well-known sagas. We think of Rich Wilde, inspired by the adventures of Indiana Jones, for example. More recently, it is Dracula who has been granted his cinematic adaptation and therefore, his casino version.

Indeed, NetEnt, one of the best-known providers on the market, has announced the release of its slot in tribute to the most famous vampire of all time. A slot machine that we decided to test in order to share our feedback with you. Gameplay, wins, and bonuses, here is everything you need to know about it!

Dracula, a timeless story

Count Dracula, a fictional character created by Bram Stoker in 1897, is a vampire living in Transylvania (Romania). Living in an isolated castle, he embodies seductive evil, feeding on the blood of the living to survive. After travelling to London, he wreaks havoc, turning his victims, such as Lucy Westenra, into vampires.

Professor Van Helsing, an expert in occultism, leads the hunt against him, aided by Jonathan Harker and others. Using religious symbols and stakes, they track Dracula back to his castle, where he is finally destroyed. His myth, inspired by folklore and Vlad the Impaler, endures in popular culture.

What is the Dracula slot machine?

Dracula is a slot machine designed by the provider NetEnt, one of the most famous on the market. Featuring medium (even low) volatility, this game revolves around the world of Bram Stoker's character.

The slot machine operates on the basis of a 5x4 grid, with 40 possible paylines. It also features a Wild symbol (along with regular ones) as well as a rather attractive bonus section.

The symbols of the Dracula slot machine

Several symbols can be found on the Dracula slot machine: 

• the classic symbols, also called card symbols, which range from Jack to Ace: these are the most common symbols, and also those that pay the least in the event of a combination

• the premium symbols such as the Dracula symbol as well as the symbol of his Lady. There is also the Wild symbol or stacked symbols. These are the most interesting symbols because they are the most profitable. These are also the ones to target if you happen to trigger the "Bat" bonus.

The special features of the Dracula slot machine

In collaboration with Universal, NetEnt, the slot machine provider, has developed a truly dynamic slot in which Count Dracula's universe is very well represented. Moreover, the vampire occupies a central place in the gameplay since he can become threatening throughout the game.

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The appearance of Dracula, your bonus

The bonus of this slot machine appears in a rather surprising way. Indeed, Dracula can appear, seated, to the right of the gameplay, and this, in a random manner, whenever he wishes. He can then transform into a cluster of bats to cover certain spaces on the game grid.

The bats then modify the game space, changing it from what it is (often, a classic symbol) into a bonus symbol.

If these spaces transform into Dracula or his lady, then it is possible to recover bonus options which, in the long run, allow you to win free spins and therefore, extra money if the latter are profitable.

Free Spins Bonus, the main bonus of the game

The main bonus is the Free Spins bonus. This feature is triggered when a full stacked Dracula symbol appears on the second reel and a full stacked symbol representing the one he loves appears on the fourth reel. If this is the case, you get 10 free spins. You can win extra free spins during the free spins, although it is rare to win more than a few extra spins per turn.

How to play the Dracula slot machine?

There is nothing simpler than playing the Dracula slot machine. Indeed, you just need to pay for your spin. The bet amount starts at only 0.20 pence. Once your spin is paid, you only have to activate the slot machine. The reels will start to spin and then slow down, before finally coming to a stop.

Depending on the combination or combinations that result, you then win money or not. In any case, this is done automatically. You have nothing to do. If there is a win, your player account will be automatically credited. On the other hand, in case of a loss, your bet will be kept.

An auto-play feature exists. It allows you to automate spins and re-spins. At the end of each game, a new spin is launched and so on. You are then free to stop the auto-play or continue playing.

Volatility, RTP, and possible payout

The RTP (return to player) on Dracula by NetEnt is 96.6%. This is an RTP that can be considered rather high, with the average hovering between 94 and 96%. This is a slot machine that pays. 

The maximum win is x80,000, which is particularly high, especially since the minimum bet is only 0.20 pence of a Euro, thus implying a particularly high return on investment (maximum bet, 200 Euros).