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The Mottle Fen page for Dark Hearts
Kiwi players can open the session page for Dark Hearts pokie apart from this catalogue.
Mottle Fen lists Dark Hearts as a Rival pokie for players in New Zealand, opened at Here2Win Casino. No RTP was on the source card, so this page does not borrow one from a similar game. Volatility reads.
What this pokie is
Mottle Fen writes the Dark Hearts entry for this host. Rival made it. Here2Win Casino is where it is played. The stake shows as NZ$.
Mottle Fen keeps the New Zealand page for Dark Hearts on its own host. The sentence is not the Australian page with the country find-replaced. The play button still ends at Here2Win Casino.
Mottle Fen keeps a New Zealand page for Dark Hearts rather than reusing the Australian sentences. Pokie, NZ$ and POLi are named here, in this order. Play still ends at Here2Win Casino.
Studio
If the only question was who built Dark Hearts, the answer is Rival. Mottle Fen does not localise the studio name.
Two neighbours from Rival are Jack Frost and Cleopatra's Coins Treasure of the Nile.
Dark Hearts technical specs, Rival RNG audit & myth-busting rules
Dark Hearts is engineered by Rival on a 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid (Standard studio payline / ways structure) architecture with independent RNG certification from Independent RNG & math verification (GLI / iTech Labs / BMM Testlabs standards) under Certified RNG for regulated international casino markets regulatory frameworks.
Rival (Rival Studio) is an iGaming studio headquartered in International iGaming Studio. Its random number generators (RNG) and math sheets are audited by Independent RNG & math verification (GLI / iTech Labs / BMM Testlabs standards) and certified across Certified RNG for regulated international casino markets. Studio RTP policy: Published per-title theoretical RTP where provided on the studio sheet.
In the Mottle Fen catalogue, Rival accounts for 183 pokies, playable at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au). Across the 15 titles with a published return, the studio averages 96.17% RTP (spanning 94.60% to 97.00%, with 3 pokies at 96.5% or above). Signature studio mechanics include HTML5 video slot math, mobile-first reel layouts, and bonus feature triggers.
At Here2Win Casino
Dark Hearts is a Rival pokie at Here2Win Casino for New Zealand. Mottle Fen records the figures. The game opens at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$.
Published figures & technical specs
- Studio
- Rival (183 in this catalogue)
- Studio average RTP
- 96.17% (across 15 titles)
- Reel grid
- 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid
- Pay structure
- Standard studio payline / ways structure
- RNG testing labs
- Independent RNG & math verification (GLI / iTech Labs / BMM Testlabs standards)
- Studio licences
- Certified RNG for regulated international casino markets
- Platform
- HTML5 (Desktop, iOS & Android)
- Play at
- Here2Win Casino
- Stake
- NZ$
- Card updated
- 2026-11-04
Dark Hearts RTP (studio benchmark), house edge & 500-spin session math
Dark Hearts by Rival benchmarks against the verified 96.17% studio average RTP (3.83% house margin across 15 titles) and suits a 200x–250x stake buffer in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au).
Dark Hearts does not carry a standalone RTP on its source sheet, so Mottle Fen cites the verified studio distribution instead of guessing. The pokie runs on a 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout, and its variance profile fits a 200x–250x unit-stake reserve when playing Dark Hearts in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au).
| Session volume & entity | Total turnover | Theoretical return | House margin | Est. winning spins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 spins on Dark Hearts (NZ$1/spin @ 96.17% RTP) | NZ$100 | NZ$96.17 | NZ$3.83 | ~27–33 |
| 250 spins on Dark Hearts (NZ$1/spin @ 96.17% RTP) | NZ$250 | NZ$240.43 | NZ$9.57 | ~68–83 |
| 500 spins on Dark Hearts (NZ$1/spin @ 96.17% RTP) | NZ$500 | NZ$480.85 | NZ$19.15 | ~135–165 |
Pros and cons
Pros
- You do not have to open the lobby to see who made Dark Hearts.
- The stake for Kiwi players is in NZ$.
- There are 183 Rival pokies in this catalogue.
Cons
- The account is at Here2Win Casino.
- No bonus number is made up on this page.
- The card did not include an RTP, so the page has no return figure.
- Volatility was not on the source card.
Dark Hearts vs Rival average & peer pokie comparison
Compared against direct studio and mechanic peers, Dark Hearts (studio benchmark) benchmarks directly against Astrochimp (97.00%, Rival) across its 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au).
| Title & spec anchor | Studio | Published RTP | Delta vs Dark Hearts | Volatility | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Hearts (this card) | Rival | — | — | — | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Astrochimp 97.00% RTP pokie · Highest RTP in Rival vs Dark Hearts | Rival | 97.00% | — | — | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Shake Your Mummymaker 96.56% RTP high pokie · Higher-volatility studio alternative vs Dark Hearts | Rival | 96.56% | — | high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
- Alongside Dark Hearts (studio benchmark), review the Astrochimp 97.00% Rival pokie card available at Here2Win Casino.
- Alongside Dark Hearts (studio benchmark), review the Shake Your Mummymaker 96.56% Rival pokie card available at Here2Win Casino.
- Benchmark any two releases in the head-to-head pokie RTP and volatility comparator or run the NZ$ session bankroll and stake calculator.
More from Rival
Who it suits
The card has no volatility mark. Mottle Fen leaves that gap empty instead of guessing a fit for Dark Hearts. The session, if you open it, is at Here2Win Casino.
How a session moves
Mottle Fen will not tell you the next outcome is due. Dark Hearts does not keep a score of how careful you were.
A session is a clock plus a stake. Any welcome lives inside Here2Win Casino, and Mottle Fen does not invent the terms.
Questions
Does Mottle Fen play the pokie itself?
Yes, Dark Hearts is on this New Zealand list. The session is not hosted on mottlefen.org.
Which studio is Dark Hearts from?
The studio on the card is Rival. Mottle Fen does not swap in a different name.
Does this site take POLi?
NZ$ stays in the Here2Win Casino account. This domain does not open a cashier.
Can Kiwi players open Dark Hearts on a phone?
Yes. The button on mottlefen.org is the same on a phone. Here2Win Casino loads the pokie, and the stake is in NZ$.
Is the stake in NZ$?
NZ$ at Here2Win Casino. This catalogue does not print a minimum, because that figure lives inside the game, not on the card.
Can I play Dark Hearts on this page?
The card is for reading. The session is not hosted on mottlefen.org.
Where is the rating for this pokie?
Dark Hearts is not placed above or below the rest of the New Zealand list.
Can Dark Hearts be due to pay?
No. Dark Hearts does not keep your last evening, in Wellington or anywhere else. The RTP, when printed, is a long sample, not the next spin.
Who is Dark Hearts for?
Adults, 18+. Mottle Fen is a New Zealand catalogue. Gambling can harm, and the page is not a promise of winnings.
What happens when I press play on Dark Hearts?
mottlefen.org takes the click and Here2Win Casino opens the pokie. The partner address stays off the article.
How many Rival pokies are on this site?
183. They are grouped on the provider page. Dark Hearts is a single title in that group, played at Here2Win Casino.
Does Wellington change the pokie?
No. The same Dark Hearts card applies across New Zealand. City is not a reel setting. NZ$ and POLi are the local pieces, and both are settled at Here2Win Casino.
Is a bonus amount listed for Dark Hearts?
No amount is printed here. A welcome offer, if Here2Win Casino has one, is shown in the account with its own terms. Mottle Fen will not guess the numbers.
Is Dark Hearts a pub pokie?
No. It is an online pokie from Rival, opened at Here2Win Casino. The page does not describe a machine in a venue.
How do I finish a session?
Decide the NZ$ limit before the reels move, then stop when it is reached. Dark Hearts will not tap you on the shoulder.
Why does Dark Hearts have no RTP?
The source card did not publish one. The gap stays empty. A figure is not copied from another pokie to make the page look finished.
What are the pros and cons on the Dark Hearts page?
So a Kiwi player can see the split. Published facts, such as the studio and any RTP, sit on one side. Gaps and limits sit on the other, including the fact that Mottle Fen is not the cashier.
Is the text under the title the preview?
Read it as a card, not as a tip for Wellington. The pokie does not know the city, and the page does not pretend it does.
How do I open the right Dark Hearts?
Use the full name on this card. A shorter search in the Here2Win Casino lobby can open a different Rival title.
How many reels and paylines does Dark Hearts have?
The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, or a payline count. Mottle Fen does not guess them.
Are the bonus features of Dark Hearts described here?
The card has no feature label, so no bonus round is described. Mottle Fen does not invent one.
Stake and POLi
The NZ$ movement, POLi included, happens at Here2Win Casino. This page only names it.
POLi and the other rails people in New Zealand already use are handled inside the Here2Win Casino account. mottlefen.org never asks for them. The page cannot take an NZ$ deposit.
How to play Dark Hearts at Here2Win Casino: 7-step session protocol
- Check the verified Dark Hearts return (96.17%) and Rival 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout on this Mottle Fen specification card.
- Size your NZ$ session bankroll at 200x–250x your base spin stake using the interactive 100/250/500-spin calculator above.
- Open Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au) and locate Dark Hearts using the Rival studio filter or instant search bar.
- Launch Dark Hearts and open the in-game help sheet ("?" or "i" icon) to verify the active paytable, feature rules, and printed RTP.
- Select your unit spin stake in NZ$ (such as NZ$0.20–NZ$1.00) so your session balance comfortably covers 200 to 300 spins.
- Lock in a session timer and stop-loss limit at Here2Win Casino prior to spinning, keeping stake size flat through normal variance swings.
- Complete account KYC verification at Here2Win Casino early and use the same verified POLi rail for seamless NZ$ withdrawals.
Playing this pokie
Search the lobby for Dark Hearts, the full title on this card. A shorter search can load a different Rival title.
The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, a payline count, a count of free spins, or a bonus-buy price. Mottle Fen leaves those fields empty.
Kiwi players play this pokie in the browser at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$. No app is installed from Mottle Fen.
This card has no feature label, so no bonus round is described for Dark Hearts.