Dracula Awakening Demo Slot - Review for Canadians, Demo Play & Payout Info

Introduction

Dracula is a formidable character; however, meeting him could prove rewarding in this five-reel, four-row slot from Red Tiger. A vampire encounter is not normally a positive experience but it could be in this case thanks to this dual-phase game with a range of wild symbols and free spins bonuses.

Dracula Awakening theme and storyline

This is a vampire-themed game in a similar vein to the Fat Drac slot but with its own particular twists. Bram Stoker’s story of Dracula is at once glamorous and terrifying and this slot aims to recreate this mix. The legendary vampire sleeps in the day and gets up to all sorts of mischief at night, with this game splitting its action to reflect the different phases. Daytime base play invites you into the immortal’s blood-thirsty world, while the night phase lets you experience the excitement of eight spins with Dracula wilds transforming into Super Dracula mega wilds. The day and night phases have their own properties, with the daytime phase lasting for 16 spins. 

Dracula Awakening RTP and variance

The best slot casinos will offer lots of games with a theoretical return to player ratio of around 96 per cent, which is the current industry average. This slot doesn’t quite hit this mark, offering a theoretical RTP of 95.72 per cent. This is a little on the low side but probably not enough to put you off. You may not like the high variance level, however, as this may feel too volatile if you normally prefer games with more regular smaller wins.

How to play Dracula Awakening

This game may seem familiar if you have played other Red Tiger demo slots. If not, or if you want a few handy hints to refresh your memory, here is what you might want to know about playing Dracula Awakening:

1. Use the forward and back arrows on the splash screen to scroll through some game information. Press the play button when you want to enter the slot proper.
2. Click the stake tab to set your bet. The choices range from 0.20 to 20.00 per spin. Your stake is displayed in a box beneath the reels.
3. The three-bar button opens the paytable, although we had trouble getting this to load when we played on a mobile device. This is a problem we have faced with many Red Tiger slots but we are hoping this is just a temporary glitch or due to the particular devices we are trying to use. If you have issues getting into the paytable this way, you can also find the paytable if you scroll through the splash screen info. Click the ‘pays’ button at the bottom of the screen to go there from the main game area.

Dracula Awakening bet sizes & paytable wins

The minimum bet per spin is 0.20, while the maximum is 20.00. This is far from the largest selection of betting choices around and the relatively low maximum stake may put some players off. If the choices are enough to satisfy you, there are wins available for matching between three and five symbols. The playing card icons are the lower payers, offering wins of between 12 and 60 for five, while the picture symbols hold the key to the bigger prizes. The wins on offer for five-of-a-kind combinations include:

• Woman = 300
• Ruby = 150
• Crucifix = 120
• Blood bottle = 90
• Chalice = 75 

Max-win 5,000x

Volatility High

RTP 95

Dracula Awakening bonus features

Wilds

As you might expect from a slot dedicated to the outrageous antics of a bloodthirsty immortal, there is no shortage of wild action on offer. Dracula is the wild character and becomes a sticky Super Dracula mega wild in the eight-spin night phase of the game. This icon transforms all the lady symbols into wilds if wins are on the cards. 

Free spins

The eclipse symbols hold the key to the eclipse spins free spins bonus. 

The Dracula wilds will only land on the middle reel and only one can appear at a time. The eclipse symbols can only land during a day phase and only appear on reels one, three and five. Three of these will trigger the bonus, with Super Dracula appearing on the central reel and locking in place. He will turn the lady symbols wild and these will become sticky and also lock in place. During the free spins bonus, you could land more eclipse symbols on the first and fifth reels.

Dracula Awakening review: our verdict

Red Tiger is known for creating great-looking slots and this one is certainly not a let-down. The reels are filled with detail and theme-specific symbols, while the mysterious yet unobtrusive soundtrack adds atmosphere without being too obtrusive. The animations enhance the quality feel of the slot, while the game information bar along the bottom of the reels keeps you informed as to what is going on. This is really helpful when you first start to play and are getting to grips with the different features of the game. 

The RTP of the game is not the best and the high volatility level will put some players off, but this slot can make for an exciting experience. This is limited by the relatively low maximum bet on offer, but you get the feeling that this game is more about offering an entertaining extravaganza rather than selling itself on its win potential alone.

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