Play Dark Hearts for Free

Sexy and scary aren’t normally two things that you would associate with each other. But, if you think about it, the genres of romance and horror aren’t a million miles apart and this is evident in the swathes of literature, movies and TV shows about undead lovers who crave all sorts of carnal pleasure. Some would say that the co-mingling of the spooky and the steamy goes back all the way to Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

This free Dark Hearts slot machine isn’t quite an instantaneous classic like that seminal work of Gothic horror literature, but it does a pretty good job at meeting all of the conventions of the genre. There’s a dark background with lusciously deep red roses around the frame. Upon the reels, we’ll meet a trio of attractive vampire characters - well, attractive to anyone whose type is ‘slightly cadaverous’. Other icons include a red rose - symbolic of any dangerous love affair – and a fang-bitten pair of lips.

With 243 ways to win, this 5-reel slot machine isn’t going to scare away too many spinners. In fact, the game will pay out a prize whenever three or more of the same icons land on consecutive reels, beginning from the leftmost and going to the right. So, in theory, there should be a decent amount of winning opportunities for punters to sink their fangs into, and a medium volatility level ensures that the top prize is well balanced against the frequency of the wins. In fact, the best win on offer is a 1,250 coin multiplier and it is won whenever five ‘DH’ symbols appear across the reels.

Like all online slot machines, you will have to lay down some real cash wagers in order to be in for some real cash prizes. The good news is that there are loads of different wagering permutations to choose from with the option to place 1 to 10 coins of the following denominations: 0.01, 0.05, 0.10 and 0.25. We’ve got our calculators out and we can tell you that this makes for total bets from the minimum of 0.30 to the high limit of 75.00, factoring in the 30 coins that are played to account for the 243 ways to win.

Just because this is an all-ways win slot, that doesn’t mean that you will cash out on every single spin. With that in mind, you might want to make the most of the game’s extra bonus features when they come your way. There is a wild icon - depicted by the seductive lips - that can fill in the gaps normal winning combinations. That’s not all, because spinners can get their hands on some free spins thanks to the lock and key scatter icon, three of which in any position will give players the following choices: 10 free spins with a 3x multiplier, 15 free spins with a 2x multiplier and 30 free spins with a 1x multiplier.

Believe it or not, this isn’t the first gambling game to combine scary and sexy themes. It seems like every software developer and slot designer wants to get in on the popularity of Twilight and True Blood with games like Immortal Romance by Microgaming, featuring a unique narrative element which players can uncover as they spin the reels. And if you’d rather just go all out spooky, then why not test your nerve with Fear the Zombies by Fugaso.

We’re not saying everyone will get their kicks with a spooky little slot like Dark Hearts, but the cross genre of romance and horror has thrown up some of the most popular films and TV shows in recent years, not to mention some of the all-time classic Gothic horror stories. This slot machine continues the tradition of making scary look seductive whilst offering up some very titillating prize-winning potential. If you like the sound of that, then you can play the mobile-optimised game on your iPhone, Android phone or tablet.