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A Dark Matter is a Victorian mystery slot developed by Slingshot Studios and released exclusively through Microgaming on 22 October 2019. It uses 5 reels, 3 rows and 5 paylines that pay both ways, and is built around Microgaming’s Invading Wilds feature. You follow Nathan Highmore, a Scotland Yard paranormal investigator, into the sinister Wraith Manor.
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A Dark Matter review
The setting is detailed, with character portraits, a gloomy manor and an original score. The five premium symbols are the main characters, with Nathan Highmore at the top, paying 600x your stake for five on a line. The card values 10 to A are the low pays.
Five paylines is very few, but they pay both left to right and right to left. Bets run from 0.05 to 50 per spin at most casinos.
Invading Wilds
The wild is the game logo. It appears only on reels 2, 3 and 4 and substitutes for everything except the door knocker scatter. On reels 2 and 4 the wilds land in stacks. A full stack on reel 2 or 4 “invades” the neighbouring reel and turns it wild, giving a block of six wilds. Full stacks on reels 2 and 4 in the same spin turn reel 3 wild, creating a block of nine.
Free spins
Three door knocker scatters on reels 2, 3 and 4 award 12 free spins. Every scatter that lands during the feature adds one more spin. In the free spins the wild stacks are super stacked, so full wild reels come more often, and when the three middle reels turn wild the win is doubled.
Volatility and max win
Microgaming describes A Dark Matter as high volatility. Three and four of a kind pay little, while five premium symbols pay far more, so most of the value sits in the free spins and wild blocks. The maximum win is 2,400x your stake, reachable in the free spins. There is no jackpot and no separate bonus game.
How to play
- Choose your stake (from 0.05 to 50 per spin at most casinos). All 5 paylines are always active and pay both ways.
- Wilds appear on reels 2, 3 and 4. A full wild stack on reel 2 or 4 turns the next reel wild as well.
- Three door knocker scatters on reels 2, 3 and 4 award 12 free spins. Each extra scatter adds one spin.
- In the free spins, full wild stacks on reels 2 and 4 turn reel 3 wild and double the win.
A Dark Matter RTP
The published RTP is 96.18%, and the sources we checked agree. Check the game’s info screen at your casino before playing for real money.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Detailed Victorian setting and original score
- Invading Wilds can create a block of nine wilds
- Paylines pay both ways
- Free spins extend with every scatter
What could be better
- Only one bonus feature
- Three and four of a kind pay very little
- 2,400x max win is modest for a high-volatility game
- Demo is geo-blocked in some countries
Our verdict
A Dark Matter is a well-made, atmospheric slot that keeps the gameplay simple. Invading Wilds are the whole story: when they connect, especially in the free spins, wins can be large, and when they do not, the base game is quiet. It suits players who like a strong theme and accept high volatility. For another two-way-paying game, try Twin Spin. For a darker Microgaming classic, see Immortal Romance.
For how we score games, see How we rate.
A Dark Matter FAQ
Who made A Dark Matter?
Slingshot Studios developed the game. It was released exclusively through Microgaming (now Games Global) on 22 October 2019.
How do the Invading Wilds work?
A full wild stack on reel 2 or reel 4 turns the next reel wild as well. Full stacks on both reels turn reel 3 wild too, for a block of nine wilds.
How many free spins can you get?
Three scatters award 12 free spins, and each scatter that lands during the feature adds one more.
What is the maximum win?
2,400x your stake, in the free spins.
Statistics and features
Key figures for A Dark Matter, taken from Slingshot Studios (distributed by Microgaming)’s published game information. The minimum bet is 0.05 and the maximum bet is 50. RTP and bet limits can differ between casinos.
| Features |
Details |
| Slot |
A Dark Matter |
| Provider |
Slingshot Studios / Microgaming |
| Released |
22/10/2019 |
| RTP |
96.18% |
| Volatility |
High |
| Maximum payout |
2,400x stake |
| Jackpot(s) |
No |
| Free spins |
Yes |
| Bonus rounds |
No |
| Minimum bet |
0.05 |
| Maximum bet |
50 |
