Vampire Senpai

Most people are terrified of vampires, but on the other hand they really enjoy a good horror movie involving undead creatures from the comfort of their own living room. The Chinese have a special kind of vampire, the poor thing is so stiff that it needs to hop around in order to move from one place to another. 

That makes the character quite funny as well, and this aspect has inspired the game creators at Quickspin to deliver Vampire Senpai, a video slot with creepy characters but with a comedic undertone. 

Theme

The game was inspired by the “Jiangshi”, the vampires described in Chinese folklore. However, the word “Senpai” that was added to the title comes from Japanese culture, and it is some sort of a mentor that offers assistance and counsel to an inexperienced individual. 

So the title leads us to believe that the Vampire Senpai will actually help the player survive the night and maybe even walk away with some great prizes in the morning. 

The reels are placed in beautiful surroundings, it looks like a temple that sits right next to a river, under a calm sunset light. The vampires are just getting ready to come into action at sunset, and the tone of anticipation in the background music seems to prepare us for their arrival. 

Betting Options and Functions

This slot has 5 reels and 5 rows, with 40 ways to win. Winning combinations are formed when you get three consecutive matching symbols on a line, but the first one has to be located on the leftmost reel. 

The minimum allowed bet is just 10 cents, quite suitable for any pocket, while the most audacious can increase their stakes all the way up to 50 euros per spin. The game has medium volatility, and the theoretical return to player is just above average at 96.19%. 

Features

The hopping vampire is not a comedic character, though, it has amazing powers and you will surely be amazed by them. Let’s see what the “Jiangshi” can do: 

• Turning Wild

The Vampire symbol is Wild but it does a lot more than just substituting for any of the other icons in the game. The creature will convert any symbol of medium value in its surroundings in a Wild. 

Moreover, any symbol that turns wild will then convert any surrounding medium-value icon into another Wild! The conversion will go on until there are no medium value symbols left on the reels. Needless to say, these multiple conversions will lead to forming various winning combinations on multiple lines! 

• Talisman Turning Wild

On any spin there is a possibility of this to happen, you will see the whole scene turn dark and the vampire will spread between 3 and 9 Talisman Wilds on the reels. Those symbols act as any regular wild, substituting for any other icon in the base game. 

• Free Spins

The Bell bonus icon is your gateway to the Free Spins session, that takes place deep into the night. You will need at least 3 Bell symbols to trigger the feature, which will see the hopping vampire reveal more of its powers. 

Any Vampire symbol that lands during the free spins grants you an extra free spin, and it will also remain on the reels for the rest of the round. But it doesn’t just lock into place, the Vampire symbol will hop to a new position before each spin. 

Normally, you should end up with quite a few Vampires on the reels at the end of the free spins session, leading to increased chances of forming winning combinations. 

Talisman Wild symbols can also appear during free spins, and they will remain locked as well. Moreover, each Talisman Wild will add another extra free spin to the round. 

Conclusion

Vampire Senpai is yet another exciting title from Quickspin, they are very creative with their games and this product is no exception. The graphics are looking nice and sharp and the soundscape is quite enjoyable as well. 

As for the gameplay, the numerous and ingenious features make spinning the reels of this video slot a thrilling experience, because you can expect something special to happen at any time. Last but not least, the maximum potential prize is a substantial 8,894 times the bet!