Dracula

About Dracula

Dracula is a horror-themed slot from NetEnt, released in 2018 in collaboration with Universal Pictures and inspired by the 1931 film adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel. It runs on a 5-reel, 4-row grid with 40 fixed paylines, set in a fog-shrouded Carfax Abbey with the Count himself standing to the side of the reels, brooding, hissing, and animating into bats during the bonus features.

The game has an RTP of 96.58%, medium volatility, and a maximum win of 2,000x your bet. The standout feature is the random Bat feature, where Dracula transforms into a flock of bats that land on the reels and turn into a single random symbol, often producing strong wins that wouldn't have formed otherwise.

How to Play Dracula

The grid is 5 reels by 4 rows, with 40 fixed paylines that are always active. Stakes at Midnite range from £0.20 up to £4 per spin, set using the bet level and coin value controls below the reels. Wins form when three or more matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right, starting from reel one.

Lower-paying symbols are stylised J, Q, K, and A card values rendered as crests. Higher-paying symbols are characters from the story: a messenger, an old man, an old woman, the Lady, and Dracula himself as the top regular paying symbol. The Lady and Dracula can land in stacked formations covering an entire reel, which is the trigger condition for the Free Spins round.

Dracula Features

The bonus structure runs across two main features, both built around the central Dracula and Lady characters.

• Wild Symbol: The wild substitutes for all standard symbols on a payline. It does not substitute for stacked symbols or trigger the Free Spins round.
• Stacked Dracula and Stacked Lady: Both characters can land in stacked formations covering an entire reel. The Stacked Dracula appears on reel 2, and the Stacked Lady appears on reel 4. Landing both fully stacked on the same spin triggers the Free Spins round.
• Stacked Wilds: Wilds can also land in stacked formations, helping fill paylines across all four rows simultaneously.
• Bat Feature: A random base-game feature. Dracula transforms into a flock of bats that fly in and land on the reels. When the bats settle, they all turn into the same random symbol, creating winning combinations that wouldn't have formed otherwise. The Bat feature can trigger on any spin during base play.
• Free Spins: Triggered by a fully stacked Dracula on reel 2 and a fully stacked Lady on reel 4. The round awards 10 free spins.
• Free Spins Stacked Wild: During Free Spins, a special Stacked Wild featuring Dracula and the Lady embracing can land on reel 3, paying out across all four rows at once.
• Free Spins Retrigger: Landing the special Stacked Wild on reel 3 during Free Spins adds 2 extra spins to the round.
• Bat Feature in Free Spins: The Bat feature is guaranteed to trigger on every free spin, increasing the chance of significant wins through the bonus round.

Dracula RTP, Volatility and Key Info

Before you spin, the figures worth knowing on Dracula:

• Provider: NetEnt
• RTP: 96.58%
• Volatility: Medium
• Reels and rows: 5 reels, 4 rows
• Paylines: 40 fixed
• Max win: 2,000x your bet
• Min bet: £0.20
• Max bet: £4
• Mobile play: Yes
• Release year: 2018

A 96.58% RTP sits above the industry average of around 96%. The total RTP splits between the base game (around 65.3%) and the Free Spins round (around 31.28%), meaning a substantial portion of theoretical returns is concentrated in the bonus feature. The medium volatility means wins arrive at a moderate frequency in the base game, with the Free Spins round and Bat features producing the larger payouts.

Dracula Theme and Symbols

The setting is a Gothic horror landscape, with Carfax Abbey rising out of the fog behind the reels and Dracula standing to the side in a long black coat, watching the spins. The visual style leans heavily into atmosphere: muted greys, deep purples, and shadows throughout, with sharp 3D animations triggering when wins land or features start. Bats flutter around the spin button between spins, and Dracula hisses on every winning combination. The soundtrack is dramatic and orchestral, building into intense crescendos during the Bat feature.

Lower-paying symbols are J, Q, K, and A card ranks styled as Gothic crests. Higher-paying symbols are five characters from the story: a messenger, an old man, an old woman, the Lady (top character symbol), and Dracula himself. Both Dracula and the Lady can appear stacked, while the wild and the special Stacked Wild round out the symbol set.

Games Like Dracula

If you enjoy Dracula, these are worth a look:

• The Invisible Man: NetEnt's other Universal Pictures collaboration, with a similar bonus structure on a different classic horror theme.
• Blood Suckers 2: NetEnt's vampire-themed sequel with bonus games and free spins.
• Frankenstein: Another NetEnt classic monster slot featuring stacked wilds and a bonus round.
• House of Doom: Play'n GO's gothic-themed slot with high volatility and stacked wilds.

Dracula FAQs

What is the RTP of Dracula?

The RTP at Midnite is 96.58%, which sits above the industry average of around 96%. The base game contributes around 65.3% of the RTP, with the Free Spins round contributing around 31.28%.

Who developed Dracula?

The game was developed by NetEnt (Net Entertainment) in collaboration with Universal Pictures, drawing on the 1931 Universal Studios film adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel.

How do you win on Dracula?

Wins form when three or more matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right on one of the 40 paylines. The Bat feature can transform multiple positions into the same symbol on any spin, and the Free Spins round adds the special Stacked Wild plus a guaranteed Bat feature on every spin.

Can I play Dracula on mobile?

Yes. The game runs on iOS and Android via the Midnite app or mobile browser.

What is the volatility of Dracula?

The game is medium volatility. Wins arrive at a moderate frequency in the base game, with the Free Spins round and Bat features offering the larger payouts.

What is the maximum win on Dracula?

The maximum win is capped at 2,000x your bet, achieved during the Free Spins round when the Bat feature transforms multiple positions and the Stacked Wild lands on reel 3.

Does Dracula have free spins?

Yes. Landing a fully stacked Dracula symbol on reel 2 and a fully stacked Lady symbol on reel 4 in the same spin triggers the Free Spins round. The bonus awards 10 spins, with the Bat feature guaranteed on every spin and a special Stacked Wild that can land on reel 3 for an extra 2 spins.

What is the Bat feature in Dracula?

The Bat feature triggers randomly during the base game and on every spin during Free Spins. Dracula transforms into a flock of bats that fly in and land on the reels. When the bats settle, they all turn into the same random symbol, creating winning combinations that wouldn't have formed otherwise.

How do you trigger Free Spins in Dracula?

The Free Spins round is triggered when a fully stacked Dracula symbol lands on reel 2 and a fully stacked Lady symbol lands on reel 4 in the same spin. The bonus awards 10 free spins, with the Bat feature guaranteed on every spin.