BLOOD SUCKERS SLOT MACHINE
Historically, NetEnt has been behind several hit online casino slots that have aged impressively well. One of these, from 2009, is based on a classic vampire theme called Blood Suckers. It is a 5×3 (reels x rows) and 25 paylines slot where the blood runs cold, but the jackpot of up to 1,014x your bet runs hot!
KEY FEATURES
<li>Blood-curdling vampire theme</li>
<li>1,014x jackpot with low volatility and attractively-high RTP of 97.99%</li>
<li>Highlights include a wild, scatter-pays symbol, Free Spins with 3x win multiplier and the Vampire Slaying Bonus</li>
BLOOD SUCKERS SYMBOLS AND BONUS FEATURES
Welcome to the dark and gory underworld of Gothic vampires. These are not the sexy young vampires that you've seen on Twilight or Vampire Diaries. The top-paying symbols include 4 of the undead, with the highest paying unmistakably 'Vlad the Impaler', otherwise known as Dracula. Next is a vampire in an 18th-century costume indulging in a fine glass of blood. A hideous vampire, reminiscent of the 1922 silent horror film Nosferatu follows, while the last vampire seems a cross between a human and a winged demon.
A flask of potion, a bible & crucifix, a crossbow and a head of garlic are the 4 lower-paying symbols. Although the artwork is dated, it remains one of the most compelling slot attributes. The howl of the wind and other sound effects thrown into the mix on payline wins or triggered features are suitable for both thrills and chills.
One of the special symbols you will be eagerly awaiting will be the wild symbol. It displays a classic Dracula ready to sink his teeth into the neck of an innocent woman. It can appear on any of the spaces and combine on its own exclusive payline, rewarding coin wins of up to 7,500. This symbol acts like a joker that can substitute for all of the other regular paying symbols.
Another special symbol of a bloody stake and hammer represents the bonus. Land 3 or more from left to right on a payline to trigger The Vampire Slaying Bonus. Imagine yourself in the role of Van Helsing, in a room of coffins and hidden surprises. Pick from amongst the sealed coffins to open, collecting your reward after killing the vampire inside. The feature ends only on opening an empty coffin.
A vampire bride is the special scatter symbol, rewarding a scatter win in groups of 2-5 of up to 100x total bet. With 3 or more scatters, players unlock 10 Free Spins with 3x win multipliers. Free Spins can be re-triggered but minus the attached win multiplier.
RTP OF BLOOD SUCKERS
Blood Suckers has an RTP of 97.99%, with low volatility. The combination of the two makes it particularly well-suited for conservative Canadians not looking for higher risk and higher reward games.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
Interestingly, although slots based on horror themes have their fair share of followers, they are probably not amongst the top searched. Still, this is not to suggest that a vampire theme cannot make for a terrific slot. In fact, the success of Blood Suckers led to the 2017 release of Blood Suckers II, following a whole new generation of the undead.
Alternatively, Immortal Romance, based on a vampire-romance theme, remains popular since its release in 2011.
Blood Suckers is a bite-size slot whose very high RTP and low volatility is nowhere near as scary as the vampires. Still, it will get your heart racing with the special symbols and features. If you're feeling drained or after a quick bite, you may develop a taste for Blood Suckers.
