Blood Suckers
What Is Blood Suckers?
Blood Suckers is a horror-themed video slot by NetEnt, first released in 2009. Despite its age, it remains one of the most beloved and widely played slots in NZ online casinos — not for its graphics or complexity, but for one remarkable quality: a Return to Player of 98%.
That 98% RTP places Blood Suckers among the highest-returning slots ever made available at online casinos. For context, most slots sit at 94–96% — the 2% difference is enormous over extended play. For every NZ$100 wagered, Blood Suckers theoretically returns NZ$98 to players across millions of spins.
The vampire theme is atmospheric and well-executed — dark castles, gothic fonts, coffins, bats, crosses, and fanged vampires fill the reels. The Vampire Killer bonus game and 15 free spins with 3× multiplier are the headline features that make it genuinely exciting beyond the raw RTP numbers.
Blood Suckers is ideal for NZ players of all experience levels, particularly those who want to stretch their bankroll and prefer more frequent wins over chasing massive jackpots. It’s also excellent for clearing wagering requirements because wins come frequently, keeping your balance alive longer.
If you wagered NZ$1,000 over a session on a 94% RTP slot, your theoretical return is NZ$940 (loss: NZ$60). On Blood Suckers at 98%, the same NZ$1,000 wagered returns NZ$980 (loss: NZ$20). That’s 3× less theoretical loss — and over a long session, this difference is the most powerful advantage a player can have.
Blood Suckers
Bonus Features
Land 3 or more scatter symbols (the Bonus symbol) anywhere on the reels to trigger 15 free spins. During this feature, all wins are multiplied by 3× — making every combination worth triple its base value. Combined with the slot’s already favourable 98% RTP, the free spins feature is where the largest wins in Blood Suckers occur.
The most beloved feature in Blood Suckers. Land 3+ stake symbols to trigger the Vampire Killer bonus game. You’re presented with a grid of closed coffins — open each one to reveal a vampire, stake it through the heart, and collect a cash prize. Continue until you reveal a “collect” symbol, ending the round.
The Vampire symbol acts as the wild — it substitutes for all symbols except scatter and bonus symbols to complete winning combinations. Unlike some modern slots, Blood Suckers uses standard wilds without expanding or stickiness, keeping the gameplay classic and straightforward.
Blood Suckers pays frequently in the base game. Expect a win roughly every 3–5 spins on average — ideal for players who prefer staying in the action rather than enduring long dry spells.
The combination of high RTP and low volatility makes Blood Suckers one of the best slots for clearing casino bonus wagering requirements. Your balance survives longer, giving you more opportunities to hit big wins.
25 fixed paylines means every spin covers all win combinations simultaneously. Simple and transparent — you can track exactly which lines are paying.
Symbols & Paytable
Substitutes all
Triggers Free Spins
5× = 300× bet
5× = 200× bet
5× = 150× bet
5× = 125× bet
4 Stake symbols → Vampire Killer + 2× bet
5 Stake symbols → Vampire Killer + 20× bet
Blood Suckers achieves its exceptional 98% RTP through a combination of generous base game wins, the 3× multiplied free spins, and the Vampire Killer bonus game. Here’s the breakdown:
How to Play
Blood Suckers
When you claim the Wheelz Casino NZ welcome bonus, you need to wager 35× the bonus amount. Blood Suckers at 98% RTP and low volatility is one of the smartest choices for this — your balance depletes slowly, you see frequent wins, and you complete wagering requirements without losing your entire bonus to a cold streak.
Blood Suckers
FAQ
Is Blood Suckers available at Wheelz Casino NZ?
Yes — Blood Suckers by NetEnt is available at Wheelz Casino NZ in both free demo mode and real money play. NZ players can access the full game including free spins and Vampire Killer bonus in NZD with no currency conversion needed.
Why does Blood Suckers have such a high 98% RTP?
Blood Suckers was designed by NetEnt in 2009 when some developers offered higher RTP games to attract players. The 98% RTP is built into the game’s mathematical model through generous base game payouts, the 3× multiplied free spins, and the Vampire Killer bonus game. NetEnt has kept this version available alongside the newer Blood Suckers II.
What is the difference between Blood Suckers and Blood Suckers II?
Blood Suckers II is the sequel with updated graphics, more features, and a different bonus structure. However, Blood Suckers II has a lower RTP of 96.94% compared to the original’s 98%. For pure value, experienced NZ players consistently choose the original Blood Suckers over the sequel.
What is the minimum and maximum bet on Blood Suckers in NZD?
The minimum bet is NZ$0.25 per spin across 25 fixed paylines (NZ$0.01 per payline). The maximum bet is NZ$50 per spin. For most NZ players, betting NZ$0.50–2 per spin offers the best balance of entertainment and win frequency.
Does Blood Suckers work on mobile phones in NZ?
Yes — Blood Suckers is fully mobile-optimised and works perfectly on iOS and Android devices. Play via the Wheelz Casino NZ mobile app or in any mobile browser. All features including free spins and the Vampire Killer bonus game are functional on mobile with the same RTP as desktop.
