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Pokies Vault entry for Fear the Dark
Australian punters can open the session page for Fear the Dark pokie apart from this catalogue.
On Pokies Vault, Fear the Dark is the Hacksaw Gaming pokie with a published RTP of 96.25% and a medium-volatility label. Australian punters open the session at Here2Win Casino. The percentage is the long sample.
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How this pokie compares
| Title | Studio | Published RTP | RTP delta | Volatility | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fear the Dark (this card) | Hacksaw Gaming | 96.25% | — | medium | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Joker Bombs · Highest RTP in Hacksaw Gaming | Hacksaw Gaming | 96.48% | +0.23% | medium | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Cash Compass · Higher-volatility studio alternative | Hacksaw Gaming | 96.42% | +0.17% | high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| MoonStone · Same mechanic (Bonus Buy) | SmartSoft | 98.50% | +2.25% | medium-to-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
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At Here2Win Casino
Here2Win Casino is the casino on this card. Beside Fear the Dark the provider page lists 211 other Hacksaw Gaming pokies, all played at Here2Win Casino.
Published figures & technical specs
- Studio
- Hacksaw Gaming (211 in this catalogue)
- Published RTP
- 96.25%
- RTP band
- 96% to 96.5%
- Volatility
- medium
- Features
- Bonus Buy and Multiplier Wilds
- House edge
- 3.75%
- Vs studio avg RTP
- +0.77% vs 95.48% avg (#43/93)
- Reel grid
- 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid
- Pay structure
- Standard studio payline / ways structure
- RNG testing labs
- eCOGRA, GLI
- Studio licences
- MGA, UKGC, AGCO (Ontario), Spelinspektionen, Isle of Man
- Platform
- HTML5 (Desktop, iOS & Android)
- Play at
- Here2Win Casino
- Stake
- A$
- Card updated
- 2026-10-29
Session math & RTP benchmark
At a published RTP of 96.25%, the theoretical house edge on Fear the Dark is 3.75% over a long-run sample. Across 93 RTP-published Hacksaw Gaming titles in this catalogue, the studio average is 95.48%, placing Fear the Dark at +0.77 percentage points (rank #43 of 93). Against the wider catalogue average of 95.80%, the delta is +0.45%. For real-money play at Here2Win Casino in A$, a practical bankroll buffer for this volatility tier is 150x–200x your base spin stake.
| Session volume | Total turnover | Theoretical return | House margin | Est. winning spins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 spins (A$1/spin) | A$100 | A$96.25 | A$3.75 | ~27–33 |
| 250 spins (A$1/spin) | A$250 | A$240.63 | A$9.38 | ~68–83 |
| 500 spins (A$1/spin) | A$500 | A$481.25 | A$18.75 | ~135–165 |
Pros and cons
Pros
- The studio is named: Hacksaw Gaming.
- The play button stays on pokiesvault.com and then opens Here2Win Casino.
- Published RTP is printed as 96.25%.
- Volatility is marked medium-volatility.
Cons
- Pokies Vault does not pay a win and does not take a deposit.
- No bonus figure is printed. Any offer sits inside Here2Win Casino and can change.
- How often a spin returns something is not on this card.
The studio behind it
If you only needed the maker, it is Hacksaw Gaming. Here2Win Casino does not rebadge the game. The provider page is the clean list.
Forest Fortune shares the Hacksaw Gaming line with this card.
Studio certification & mechanics
Hacksaw Gaming (Hacksaw AB) is an iGaming studio founded in 2018 and headquartered in Sliema, Malta & Stockholm, Sweden. Its random number generators (RNG) and math models are audited by eCOGRA, GLI and certified across MGA, UKGC, AGCO (Ontario), Spelinspektionen, Isle of Man. Studio RTP policy: Configurable RTP profiles (default ~96.25%–96.38%, plus 94.30% / 92.30% certified tiers).
In the Pokies Vault catalogue, Hacksaw Gaming accounts for 211 pokies, playable at Here2Win Casino. Across the 93 titles with a published return, the studio averages 95.48% RTP (spanning 92.00% to 96.48%, with 0 pokies at 96.5% or above). Signature studio mechanics include DuelReels (VS Multiplier Wilds), EchoSpins, Roaming Multiplier Wilds, Feature Buy.
Technical layout for Fear the Dark: 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid paired with Standard studio payline / ways structure, running natively in HTML5 across desktop, iOS, and Android browsers at Here2Win Casino.
Bonus Buy: Bonus Buy (Feature Buy) allows direct entry into the main bonus round for a fixed multiple of the base stake where permitted by jurisdiction.
Multiplier Wilds: Multiplier Wilds substitute for regular pay symbols while multiplying the payout of any line or way they help complete.
What this pokie is
Pokies Vault files Fear the Dark as a record: studio Hacksaw Gaming, then the numbers the card actually has, then the door to Here2Win Casino. Guessing would break the point of the page.
A normal session on Fear the Dark is a run of spins with a stake you picked, not a plan to clear a bonus. Any match bonus lives on the Here2Win Casino side, not as a number invented on Pokies Vault. Read the offer there before you opt in.
Melbourne does not change the reel strip of Fear the Dark. What changes is the stake you set at Here2Win Casino. Pokies Vault only keeps the written facts beside the name.
How you open it
- Open Fear the Dark from the play button. The click stays on pokiesvault.com, then Here2Win Casino loads the pokie.
- Set the stake in A$ before the reels move. A smaller stake just makes a medium-volatility pokie last longer.
- Stop on a clock you set in Melbourne, not when the pokie 'looks due'.
Questions
Where do I open Fear the Dark if I am in Australia?
Fear the Dark is in the Pokies Vault list for Australia, and the session itself runs at Here2Win Casino. Use the play button rather than hunting the game by a different name.
Is the RTP of Fear the Dark on this page?
96.25% is the RTP printed for Fear the Dark. Pokies Vault does not adjust that number and does not promise it over one visit to Here2Win Casino.
How volatile is Fear the Dark?
Fear the Dark is marked medium-volatility. On a medium-volatility pokie the balance usually moves in lumps, so the stake in A$ matters more than the theme.
Who makes Fear the Dark?
The provider is Hacksaw Gaming. Other Hacksaw Gaming pokies on Pokies Vault sit on the same provider page if you want a neighbour title.
Is this page the casino, or a catalogue?
Pokies Vault is a catalogue. The stake in A$ is placed at Here2Win Casino after you follow the play button. This page does not hold a balance.
Does Fear the Dark work on mobile in Australia?
Yes. The play button on pokiesvault.com is the same on a phone as on a desktop. The session then runs at Here2Win Casino, and the stake is still in A$.
Is Fear the Dark staked in A$?
At Here2Win Casino the stake for Australian players is in A$. Pokies Vault does not convert it and does not print a minimum, because the minimum is set inside the game.
Can I try Fear the Dark here without an account?
This page is the written card. It does not run the reels, free or paid. Play happens at Here2Win Casino.
Why is there no star rating for Fear the Dark?
Fear the Dark is not ranked against other pokies on Pokies Vault. Use the figures on the card, not a badge.
Can Fear the Dark be due for a win?
Nothing on this page is a timer for a feature. If the last session went badly, the next one does not owe you the difference.
How old do I have to be to play Fear the Dark?
18+. Pokies Vault is a catalogue, and Here2Win Casino is where the session runs. Do not open the pokie if you are under 18.
What does the play button actually do?
The click stays on pokiesvault.com first, then opens Fear the Dark at Here2Win Casino. The partner address is not printed in the article.
How many Hacksaw Gaming pokies are in this catalogue?
Pokies Vault lists 211 pokies from Hacksaw Gaming for Australia. Fear the Dark is one of them. The provider page holds the rest.
Does it matter that I am in Melbourne?
Sydney or Perth sees the same card. The only local pieces are the language, the A$ stake and the payment names such as PayID.
Will I see a bonus figure for Fear the Dark here?
Pokies Vault will not print a match amount or a spin count for Fear the Dark. Those terms belong to the casino, and they change.
Is Fear the Dark a club or pub pokie?
No. Fear the Dark on Pokies Vault is an online pokie opened at Here2Win Casino. It is not a machine on a club floor and it does not carry a local sticker.
When should I close Fear the Dark?
Set an A$ limit and a clock before the first spin, then close the game when either one is reached. Fear the Dark will not close itself.
What is the pros and cons block on Fear the Dark?
The block is a reading aid for Fear the Dark, not a rating. Pros are facts on the card or about the catalogue. Cons are the gaps and the limits, including that this page is not the cashier.
Which part of the Fear the Dark page is the preview?
Start with the short answer under the title, then the fact list. Both should agree: studio Hacksaw Gaming, and RTP only when the card has one. The pros and cons repeat that split in plain lines.
Will a shorter name still open Fear the Dark?
This page is only Fear the Dark. The play button follows that name, not a shorter guess.
How many reels and paylines does Fear the Dark have?
A count of free spins and a bonus-buy price are also absent. Those numbers stay off the page.
What features does the Fear the Dark card list?
The labels are Bonus Buy and Multiplier Wilds. They are names only. This page does not add a bonus amount, a free-spin count, or a jackpot figure.
How a session behaves
Use the figures first and the mood never. Fear the Dark at Here2Win Casino is still only a session with an A$ stake.
A fair session on Fear the Dark is a run of spins you can afford to lose, not a plan to clear a welcome offer. Any match lives inside the Here2Win Casino account.
Stake and the cashier
The vault does not store deposits. PayID and cards are a Here2Win Casino matter once pokiesvault.com has handed you over.
The rails are handled after you reach Here2Win Casino. pokiesvault.com does not take the deposit. The button only hands the session across.
Who it suits
A medium-volatility pokie sits in the middle of the pack for pace. Fear the Dark is an ordinary session game at Here2Win Casino, not a system.
Filed under
Features Bonus Buy Multiplier Wilds
Playing this pokie
Search the lobby for Fear the Dark, the full title on this card. This page is only the Fear the Dark card.
The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, a payline count, a count of free spins, or a bonus-buy price. Pokies Vault leaves those fields empty.
Australian punters play this pokie in the browser at Here2Win Casino, stake in A$. pokiesvault.com does not host the reels.
Feature labels on this card: Bonus Buy and Multiplier Wilds. Pokies Vault does not add a jackpot figure or a bonus amount on top of those names.