Online casino game publishers often offer slot machines adapted from well-known sagas. One thinks of Rich Wilde, inspired by the adventures of Indiana Jones, for example. More recently, it is Dracula that has had its cinematic adaptation and thus, its casino version.

Indeed, NetEnt, one of the most well-known providers in the market, has announced the release of its slot in homage to the most famous vampire of all time. A slot machine that we decided to test in order to share our impressions with you. Gameplay, wins and bonuses, here’s 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 residing in Transylvania (Romania). Living in an isolated castle, he embodies seductive evil, feeding on the blood of the living to survive. After traveling to London, he spreads terror, transforming 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 to his castle, where he is ultimately 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 from the provider NetEnt, one of the best-known in the market. Featuring medium (or 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. There is also a Wild symbol (and regular symbols) as well as a rather attractive bonus section.

The Symbols of the Dracula Slot Machine

Several symbols appear on the Dracula slot machine: 

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

• the premium symbols such as the Dracula symbol and his Lady symbol. There are also the Wild symbol or stacked symbols. These are the most interesting symbols, as they are the most profitable. They are also the ones to target if you trigger the “Bat” bonus.

The Features of the Dracula Slot Machine

In collaboration with Universal, NetEnt, the slot provider, has developed a really dynamic slot where the world of Count Dracula is very well represented. Besides, the vampire occupies a central place in the gameplay since you can become him, threatening, throughout the game.

The Appearance of Dracula, Your Bonus

The bonus of this slot machine appears rather surprisingly. Indeed, Dracula can appear, sitting, to the right of the gameplay, randomly, whenever he wishes. He can then transform into a swarm of bats to cover certain squares of the game grid.

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

If these squares transform into Dracula or his companion, then it is possible to collect bonus options that, in the long run, allow you to win free spins and thus, additional money if they are paid.

Free Spins Bonus, the Main Bonus of the Game

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

How to Play the Dracula Slot Machine?

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

According to the combination(s) that emerge, you either win money or not. In all cases, this happens automatically. You don’t have to do anything. If you win, your player account will be automatically credited. However, in the case of a loss, your bet will be retained.

An auto-play feature exists. It allows you to automate spins and re-spins. At the end of each game, a new round is launched and so on. It’s up to you, afterwards, to stop the auto-play or continue playing.

Volatility, RTP and Possible Payment

The RTP (return to player) on Dracula by NetEnt is 96.6%. This is an RTP that can be considered quite high, the average being between 94% and 96%. It 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 cents, thus implying a particularly high return on investment (maximum bet, 200 euros).