Fear the Dark

Fear the Dark

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Step into a shadowy world with Fear the Dark, a slot game set in a mysterious, moonlit forest. Flickering lanterns, ancient trees, and eerie silhouettes create an atmosphere of quiet suspense. Symbols include black cats, glowing eyes, and hidden pathways, hinting at secrets within the gloom. Softly glowing mushrooms and enchanted artefacts add subtle colour, while the reels move quietly through the mist. Gentle sound effects accompany each spin, enhancing the sense of stillness and anticipation. Fear the Dark draws you into an unknown place where every detail invites closer observation of the quiet, nocturnal landscape.

Game Overview

Fear the Dark is a cluster-pays slot game from Hacksaw, featuring 6 reels and 6 rows. The game offers a top payout of 5,000 times your bet, which can be reached during the Alone in the Dark free spins feature.

Key Features

Full Moon Mode

Triggering the Full Moon feature occurs when the Moon Man scatter symbol lands anywhere on the reels. This feature activates between 2 and 5 symbol multipliers situated above the grid, each linked to one of the high-paying symbols. Multiplier values can be 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x, or 100x.

While these multipliers remain active, they enhance all wins involving the corresponding symbols. Once there are no further wins, these multipliers are removed one by one from left to right. All symbols of the relevant symbol type, along with all low-paying symbols, are cleared and replaced, and the process repeats for each remaining multiplier. Full Moon mode concludes after all multipliers have been removed.

Alone in the Dark Free Spins

The Alone in the Dark feature is activated by landing at least three FS (Free Spins) scatter symbols in the main game:

  • 3 FS symbols award 10 free spins
  • 4 FS symbols award 15 free spins

During this bonus, the chances of Moon Man symbols appearing are increased. Any additional FS symbol that lands during free spins retriggers the feature, granting 4 extra free spins.

Darkness Spins Feature

Throughout the free spins feature, candles will remain lit around the grid. Once all standard free spins are complete, these candles are extinguished and the Darkness Spins mode is activated, awarding 2 extra spins each time this mode is entered or reset.

Before every Darkness Spin, the grid is reduced by one row and one column in both directions, first transitioning to a 4x4 grid, then further to a 2x2 grid. If Full Moon mode is triggered or a free spin retrigger occurs, the grid returns to its full 6x6 size for the duration of the current spin and Darkness Spins are reset. This mode continues until neither Full Moon mode nor a retrigger is achieved.

Symbol Payout Details

Payouts are determined based on the current bet level. Information on return to player is available within the game.

How to Win

Wins are achieved by matching 5 or more identical symbols in a cluster anywhere on the grid. These winning clusters apply in both the base game and during bonus features, unless otherwise stated. Each spin is eligible for all possible winning combinations per round.

After every win, the winning symbols are cleared from the grid and replaced with new symbols, allowing for additional wins within the same round. This process continues until no new wins are formed.

Gameplay Details

Balance Display

Your current balance, including bets and winnings, is shown in the BALANCE section and is always displayed in your selected currency.

Betting Options

The BET display shows your current wager, which can be adjusted using the provided arrows. Bet levels are available from £0.10 to £5.00.

Spin Function

Start a round by pressing the SPIN button or by using the spacebar on your keyboard.

Payout Information

Wins are awarded according to the paytable. Multiple wins within one round are combined, but only the highest win for each winning way is paid.

Maximum Win Limit

The highest possible win on Fear the Dark is 5,000 times your bet. If this maximum is achieved, the current round will end immediately, winnings will be credited, and any remaining free spins or bonus features will be forfeited.

Free Spins Overview

During free spins, each spin's win is displayed in the WIN field, while the total accumulated winnings appear in the TOTAL WIN section alongside the number of spins remaining.

Interrupted Gaming

If the game is interrupted or you are disconnected, any incomplete round can be resumed by restarting the game. Any unfinished rounds will be resolved or refunded as appropriate upon return.

Game History

The outcomes of completed games can be reviewed in the History section after the game window is closed.

General Terms and Conditions

  • If any misuse or malfunction is detected, all pays and plays are voided.
  • The visual appearance of game elements does not influence the probability of outcomes, which are determined by a random number generator.

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*All values (Bet Levels, Maximum Wins etc.) mentioned in relation to this slot game are subject to change at any time. Game features mentioned may not be available in some jurisdictions.