Shivering Strings vs Dark
Comparing Shivering Strings (97.89% RTP) against Dark (97.80% RTP), Shivering Strings carries a +0.09 percentage-point RTP advantage—reducing theoretical house cost by A$0.45 per 500 spins at a A$1 stake at Here2Win Casino.
Side-by-side technical & math comparison
| Parameter | Shivering Strings | Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | Habanero | SmartSoft |
| Published RTP | 97.89% | 97.80% |
| House edge | 2.11% | 2.20% |
| Studio RTP rank | #11 / 185 | #11 / 53 |
| Volatility | High | High |
| Hit frequency | — | 16.40% |
| Reel grid | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Pay structure | Standard studio payline / ways structure | Standard studio payline / ways structure |
| RNG testing labs | iTech Labs, BMM Testlabs | Independent RNG & math verification (GLI / iTech Labs / BMM Testlabs standards) |
| Studio licences | MGA, ONJN, Spelinspektionen, ADM, DGOJ | Certified RNG for regulated international casino markets |
100, 250 & 500-Spin Bankroll Projection (A$1 stake)
| Session volume | Total turnover | Shivering Strings (Return / Cost) | Dark (Return / Cost) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 spins (A$1) | A$100 | A$97.89 (edge A$2.11) | A$97.80 (edge A$2.20) |
| 250 spins (A$1) | A$250 | A$244.72 (edge A$5.27) | A$244.50 (edge A$5.50) |
| 500 spins (A$1) | A$500 | A$489.45 (edge A$10.55) | A$489.00 (edge A$11.00) |
Questions
Which has a higher RTP: Shivering Strings or Dark?
Shivering Strings leads by +0.09 percentage points (97.89% on Shivering Strings vs 97.80% on Dark).
How does volatility differ between Shivering Strings and Dark?
Shivering Strings runs on a High math profile, whereas Dark is rated High.
What is the expected 500-spin house cost at A$1 per spin?
Across 500 spins at A$1 (A$500 total turnover), the theoretical house margin is A$10.55 on Shivering Strings compared to A$11.00 on Dark.
Are both Shivering Strings and Dark RNG-certified and playable at Here2Win Casino?
Yes. Habanero (iTech Labs, BMM Testlabs) and SmartSoft (Independent RNG & math verification (GLI / iTech Labs / BMM Testlabs standards)) are independently audited HTML5 studios available at Here2Win Casino.