Count Duckula Pokie Review
There have been vampire themed pokies before, but none quite like the new Count Duckula pokie machine. This is, of course, based on the iconic character which appeared in various forms over the years, namely as a cartoon in the 1980s.
Blueprint Gaming have been as faithful to the original series as they could be, and that makes Count Duckula very exciting for anybody who remembers the show.
The video pokie itself is a step up from what we’re used to seeing from Blueprint Gaming, and could easily make the game one of the best developed by them. Will this cartoon character themed pokie really impress, though? Let’s find out…
How to play
Admittedly, the wagering menu bar in this Blueprint Gaming pokie is not very graphically pleasing. Looking past those primitive drawbacks, though, one must remember that Count Duckula has been designed with mobile users in mind.
To that end, the larger finger-friendly buttons to the left and right of the reels also allow you to alter your bet. Count Duckula’s betting range extends from $0.20 per spin, up to $500 spin, over 5 reels and 20 lines., none of which you can alter.
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Features
Wild symbols: The stake through a heart symbol is the wild in this pokie. It can replace all other symbols in the game, except for the bonus icon, as well as offer wild cash prizes worth up to 500 coins in all.
Bonus symbols: The bonus symbols in Count Duckula appear as framed Wall of Fame duck photographs. You need to land 3 or more of these on the reels to trigger a bonus round known as the Duckula Wall of Fame bonus. A total of 5 separate “quacking bonuses” are playable with this round.
Random bonuses: During any random spin on the pokie, one of four special features may occur. Count Duckula wilds may see wilds land on the reels, whilst the Nanny Colossal Spin will see extended symbols appear on the reels. The Count Duckula Winged Win Spin guarantees a cash prize, as does the Igor Mystery Potion bonus.
Duckula Wall of Fame bonus: Players can spin a reel to determine which of the 5 bonuses they land with this feature. Players could also trigger a progressive jackpot instead of the five bonuses, which few people will complain about.
The bonuses you can land include a Tombstone Bonus (a simple pick and win game), Ancestor Bonus (another instant cash pick and win game), the Dr Von Goosewing Bonus (a basic free spins feature), Wild Hearts (a free spins bonus with an extended 40 paylines), or Count Duckula’s Big Money Bonus (which acts as a money wheel feature, of sorts).
Maximum pay-outs
This pokie machine contains a Rapid Fire Cashpot prize. It is won via XXX. According to the game, the amount of ketchup located to the left of the cash pot prize indicates how long has passed since the jackpot was last won.
Summary
Even if you don’t remember the 1980s-television series from Thames Television, you should still find Count Duckula a most appealing video pokie. There is so much to admire and like about this game, that it is virtually impossible not to be lured in why what it offers.
With 4 randomly triggered features, 5 bonus rounds, a progressive jackpot and wild symbols, who isn’t going to want a slice of this action?
