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Book of Shadows

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Book of Shadows
ProviderNolimit City
RTP96.01%
RTP base / bonus58.7% / 37.31%
Volatility16.0 (provider index)
Max win30338x
Bet range1 - 100
Hit frequency33.3%
Reels3-5
Paylines10
LicencesUKGC
Release2020-08-20

Features

  • bonus buy
  • free spins
  • wild
  • scatter

Book of Shadows: RTP and specs

Book of Shadows is a slot machine by Nolimit City with an RTP of 96.01%, released in 2020.

Overview

Hidden in the shadows lies the book of enchantments to alter the reality of “reel” world. The book will give the power to change the setup for every spin in this interactive title.

Description provided by Nolimit City.

Our analysis

Book of Shadows is a Nolimit City title that plays on a variable 3-to-5-row reel arrangement across 10 paylines. It carries a release date of 20 August 2020. The shifting row count is central to its identity, expanding the playing field as the game progresses rather than holding a fixed grid.

The mechanics centre on Shadow Rows, which grow the reel area, and a free-spin mode built around a Golden symbol. A Gamble option lets players stake winnings for a chance at more, while scatter and wild symbols support combination building. As with other Nolimit releases, the Nolimit Bonus feature-buy functionality allows direct purchase of the bonus round for those who prefer not to wait for it to land.

The risk profile is at the extreme end of the scale. Book of Shadows reports an RTP of 96.01% and a volatility rated 16.0, with a maximum win of 30,338x the stake. Stakes range from 1 to 100 per spin. A volatility figure of 16.0 paired with a five-figure win ceiling marks this as a game of long dry stretches punctuated by the possibility of very large payouts.

The specifications describe a game for players who actively seek high variance and a large top-end multiplier. With volatility at 16.0 and a 30,338x maximum, Book of Shadows suits those willing to absorb extended runs without significant returns in pursuit of the Golden symbol free spins and the expanding Shadow Rows. The Gamble feature and feature-buy option add to its appeal for players who want more direct control over risk and bonus access.

Editorial analysis by machinesasous.co, based on published data.

Bonus features

Book of Shadows offers 4 special features, as published by Nolimit City:

Shadow Rows
Increase the number of rows and win lines for a additional cost for more frequent wins and bigger payouts.
Freespin with Golden symbol
Three or more Scatters (which are also wild) grants 10 Freespins with a special Golden expand symbol. If your not happy with first draw you may make a redraw. Golden symbols expand to cover the whole reel when additional wins can be rewarded. The Freespin can be chosen with more or less Shadow rows altering the number of spins given.
Gamble
Gamble winnings on 50/50 Gamble for double or nothing. Gamble to bonus gives the possibility to gamble the winning straight into Freespin for mysterious wins.
Nolimit Bonus - Feature Buy functionality
Nolimit Bonus - allows the players to buy directly into\nthe Freespin. Choose to buy Buffalo Horde and Prairie Multipliers or the more expensive Stampede Super Bonus.

Play the demo

Free play-money demo hosted by Nolimit City. No account, no deposit, no real winnings. Adults only (18+).

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How it works & rules

RTP
Book of Shadows has an RTP of 96.01%, the theoretical payout rate returned to players over the very long run. It is a statistical average, never a per-session guarantee. RTP definition · RTP vs volatility
Volatility
Book of Shadows volatility: 16.0. It describes how often and how big wins are. Understand volatility
bonus buy
A bonus buy option lets you trigger the bonus round directly.
free spins
A free spins round, usually triggered by scatter symbols.
wild
Wild symbols substitute for others to complete winning combinations.
scatter
Scatter symbols pay anywhere and trigger bonus rounds.

How randomness (RNG) works

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