Dracula

Dracula is NetEnt's officially licensed Universal Monsters pokie, released in 2015 and built around the 1931 Bela Lugosi film that first brought Bram Stoker's count to the screen. For Kiwi players who like a rich gothic theme paired with plenty of small, frequent hits rather than long waits for a single big score, it remains one of the more atmospheric titles in the NetEnt back catalogue. You can spin the Dracula pokie in NZD at the online casinos listed on this page, or try the free demo above first to get a feel for it.

How Dracula plays

Dracula runs across five reels, four rows and 40 fixed paylines, so every spin covers all 40 lines. The standout mechanic is the Bat feature, which can trigger at random on any base-game spin: a cluster of bats flies in, lands anywhere on the reels, and all of them turn into the same matching symbol, including the wild. Wilds substitute for the highest-paying symbols on a line to complete more combinations. There is also a free spins round, triggered when the stacked Dracula symbol lands on reel 2 and the stacked Lady symbol lands on reel 4 at the same time. During that round the bat mechanic fires on every spin and stacked wilds can appear on the middle reel.

Dracula RTP, volatility and max win

Dracula has a published RTP of 96.58%, which sits right around the NetEnt average and is a fair return for a branded slot of its era. It is a low-volatility pokie, so wins tend to arrive often but stay modest in size, and long dry spells are less common than on high-variance games. The maximum win is 600x your stake, so even with that gentle volatility the Bat feature and stacked wilds still give the top end some bite. Low volatility makes Dracula a good fit for longer, steadier sessions rather than chasing one enormous payout.

Playing Dracula in New Zealand

Dracula is available at online casinos that serve New Zealand players, and you can play it in NZD at the sites listed on this page. The free demo above needs no account and no deposit, so you can test the Bat feature and free spins with play money before committing real funds. Until New Zealand's own online casino licensing regime begins under the DIA's Online Casino Gambling Act in December 2026, Kiwis play at casinos licensed offshore, so it is worth checking each operator's credentials before you sign up.

Is Dracula worth playing?

Dracula is an easy recommendation for players who enjoy NetEnt's classic era and want a gothic theme with a steady, low-variance rhythm rather than wild swings. Thrill-seekers chasing a single massive payout may prefer a high-volatility pokie, but for relaxed sessions with frequent small hits and a fair RTP it still holds up a decade on. Only ever play with money you can afford to lose and set your own limits before you start. Our guide to responsible gambling has more.