Blood Suckers II is the sequel to one of NetEnt's most-played low-volatility slots, released in October 2017 with a 5-reel, 3-row grid running 25 paylines. It carries an RTP of 96.94% and a volatility rating of just 3.1 out of 10, paired with a 41% hit frequency that makes it one of the most frequently paying games in NetEnt's catalogue. Maximum payout sits at 1,200x your stake.
The original Blood Suckers was famous for its high RTP and gentle variance, and the sequel preserves those qualities while overhauling the visual presentation and adding depth to the feature set. The art direction shifts from the first game's cartoonish gore to a darker, more Gothic aesthetic - candlelit castles, ornate coffins, and a vampire countess protagonist. Thebet range spans 0.25 to 250 per spin.
Wild Symbols
Wilds appear on all five reels during both the base game and the Blood Rose Free Spins feature. They substitute for every symbol except Scatters and Bonus symbols, functioning as a standard substitution wild with no multiplier attached.
The value of Wilds in Blood Suckers II comes from their dual availability. Having them active in both the base game and Free Spins means they contribute to the 41% hit frequency across all game states. In Free Spins specifically, where all wins carry a 3x multiplier, a Wild completing a high-value combination effectively triples its impact without needing any additional mechanic layered on top.
Random Features - Scatter Shot and Bonus Shot
Blood Suckers II includes two random features that can activate on any base game spin, each designed to push the game toward one of its two bonus modes.
Scatter Shot triggers when exactly two Scatter symbols land on the reels. The game can randomly add a third Scatter, which immediately awards 10 Blood Rose Free Spins. On top of the Free Spins trigger, all medium-value symbols currently on the grid pay instant coin wins between 10x and 100x your bet level. This means a Scatter Shot activation delivers both a lump sum from the instant pays and a full Free Spins round - a double reward from what would otherwise be a near-miss.
Bonus Shot works similarly but targets the Hidden Treasure Bonus Game. It adds an overlay Bonus symbol to one of the first three reels, increasing the chance of landing the three Bonus symbols required to trigger the pick-and-click bonus round. Both random features fire without warning and cannot be predicted or influenced.
Blood Rose Free Spins
Landing three or more Scatter symbols triggers 10 Blood Rose Free Spins. The defining characteristic of this feature is the 3x multiplier applied to every win throughout the round. All payline wins, regardless of which symbols form them, pay triple their base value.
Free Spins can retrigger during the feature. Landing three more Scatters adds another 10 spins to the remaining total. With Wilds active and the 3x multiplier running, the Free Spins round produces the game's most consistent above-average results. The low volatility means you are unlikely to go through all 10 spins without several wins landing, and each of those wins arrives at triple value.
The interplay with Scatter Shot is worth noting. Because Scatter Shot can trigger Free Spins from a 2-Scatter position, the effective trigger rate for Free Spins is higher than the raw probability of landing three Scatters naturally. Over a session, this pushes the game toward its bonus round more frequently than the paytable alone suggests.
Hidden Treasure Bonus Game
Three Bonus symbols landing on reels 1, 2, and 3 trigger the Hidden Treasure Bonus Game - the signature pick-and-click feature carried over from the original Blood Suckers. The screen transitions to a crypt filled with coffins, and you select coffins to reveal coin prizes hidden inside.
Each coffin contains either a coin value or a special item. You keep picking until the round ends, accumulating prizes as you go. The total from the bonus round is added to your balance as a single lump sum. It is a simple mechanic with no skill element - the outcomes are predetermined - but it provides a different rhythm from the reel-based features and delivers its payout all at once rather than across multiple spins.
The Bonus Shot random feature means the Hidden Treasure round triggers more often than its natural probability would allow, keeping it relevant across longer sessions rather than being a rare event you might never see.
RTP, Volatility and Session Character
The 96.94% RTP is among the highest in NetEnt's active catalogue, and the 3.1 out of 10 volatility rating confirms what the hit frequency already tells you: this game pays often and keeps your balance stable. The 41% hit frequency means nearly half of all spins return something, though many of those wins will be small - at or below your stake value.
The 1,200x maximum payout reflects the low-volatility design. You will not see the explosive win potential of games like Dead or Alive 2 or Serengeti Kings, but that is not what Blood Suckers II is built for. It is designed for players who prefer to see regular returns, with the Free Spins multiplier and Hidden Treasure bonus providing periodic boosts above the baseline.
As a sequel, it succeeds at modernising the original's appeal - higher production values and more feature variety - without abandoning the low-variance identity that made the first Blood Suckers a staple for RTP-conscious players. It remains one of the safest sessions in NetEnt's lineup.
