Scaredy-cats should leave this instance, because the NoLimit City title is a quite scary video slot. As the wolves howl in the background, the bravest among you will be spinning the reels of Book of Shadows, a five-reel video slot that offers a different number of rows and a different number of paylines, up to 20. The reels are set deep in a dark forest, but this should not scare you, since there is plenty to play for and plenty to win in the 2020 release. Use the Lucky Locks feature to lock reels and land wins. Trigger free spins, boost your wins in the Gamble feature, or buy the entrance to the Free Spins feature buy paying the wanted price.
The rules of the game are far from frightening, since it is very clear what you need to do in order to win. Book of Shadows features five reels, and players can choose for themselves how many rows they want to play with – three, four or five. Depending on the number of rows selected, gamers will benefit from 10, 15, or 20 paylines. Also, the minimum and the maximum bet changes depending on the number of selected rows, so you can bet from $0.10 to $200 per spin. Land two or more high-value symbols on a payline, starting from the leftmost reel, and you will win payouts. Low-paying icons pay for three of a kind or more.
As for the visuals and the soundtrack, they are quite scary. First of all, the reels are set deep in a dark forest, with a sinister soundtrack playing in the background, and wolves howling. The Book of Shadows is both the Wild that substitutes for all regular symbols and the Scatter that triggers free spins. There is a Witch, a Cat, a Ram Skull, Butterfly and an Eye in a Bottle acting as high-value icons. Playing cards are used for low-paying ones.
After every base game spin, players can use the Lucky Locks feature. For a certain price, up to 4 reels can be locked and you can spin the remaining reels, hoping for a winning combination. The Free Spins feature is triggered when three or more Book of Shadow Wilds/Scatters. Depending on the number of active rows and paylines, players will trigger 10, 12, or 14 free spins. With more paylines, you get less free spins. One of the regular icons will be randomly selected as a special expanding symbol. This symbol will expand to cover entire reels during the feature. If the chosen symbol does not suit you, you have 1 chance to change it.
Use the Gamble feature if you want to boost your winnings. Guess the correct colour of the hidden card and you will double your winnings. If Lady Luck is on your side, there is a chance to gamble your way to the Free Spins feature. The Nolimits Bonus feature is used when you do not want to wait for the Scatters to trigger free spins. Buy your way into the feature and get 10 freebies instantly.
Despite the fact that the 2020 release is quite a scary video slot and that it will send a shiver or two down your spine while you spin the reels, it is definitely worth the trouble. Gamers can pocket up to 30,338 times the bet in a single spin, which is quite nice, especially if you are one of those high rollers. The Free Spins feature can be quite rewarding if it happens that the special symbol expands to cover plenty of reels. Conquer your fears and test your luck with Book of Shadows.