Book of Shadows Slot by Nolimit City
Book of Shadows is a 5-reel payline slot by Nolimit City, released in August 2020, with a grid that expands from 3 to 5 rows through Shadow Rows.
Book of Shadows has a default RTP of 96.01%, high volatility and a 30,338x max win, and wins pay on paylines, with the book symbol acting as wild and scatter.
Game facts
| Provider | Nolimit City |
|---|---|
| Game type | Slots |
| Release date | 20.08.2020 |
| RTP | 96.01%Other RTP versions: 96.07%, 96.19% |
| Volatility | High volatility |
| Max win | 30 338x the bet |
| Reels × rows | 5 × 5 |
| Pays | 20 paylines |
| Bet range | 0.1 – 100 |
| Hit frequency | 33.18% |
| Free spins | 3 or more book scatters anywhere trigger free spins at the current row height; 3 or more books during the feature retrigger it.Frequency: 1 in 154 spins |
| Wild symbol | Yes |
| Bonus buy | Yes · 60x (3 rows), 90x (4 rows) or 120x (5 rows) the stake for 10 free spins |
| Ante bet | Shadow Rows: playing 4 rows (15 paylines) costs 1.5x the stake, 5 rows (20 paylines) costs 2x the stake. |
| Features | |
| Devices | Official app: No |
| Restrictions | Bonus buy is not available to UK players. |
| Themes | Book of, Horror, Magic |
Free demo
The demo uses virtual credits: no deposit, no real-money wins.
How to play
- Choose a bet from 0.10 to 100 per spin.
- Wins pay on paylines: the grid runs 10 paylines at 3 rows, 15 at 4 rows and 20 at 5 rows.
- Three or more book scatters anywhere on the reels start free spins at the current row height.
- Three or more books during free spins retrigger the feature.
Bonus features
- Shadow Rows: you can expand the grid from 3 rows and 10 paylines to 4 rows and 15 paylines for 1.5x the stake, or to 5 rows and 20 paylines for 2x the stake.
- Golden Symbol: one random symbol is picked as the Golden symbol before free spins, with one optional reshuffle, and during the feature it expands to cover full reels after normal wins and pays from any position.
- Lucky Locks: after a base game spin up to 4 reels can be locked for a respin at a price that depends on the locked reels and the symbols on them.
- Gamble 50/50: a win can be gambled on red or black up to 5 times in a row while the win stays under EUR 500,000.
- Wheel of Bonus: a win of up to 60x the bet can be gambled on a wheel for a chance to win 10 free spins.
- Bonus Buy: 10 free spins cost 60x the stake at 3 rows, 90x at 4 rows or 120x at 5 rows; the bonus buy is not available to UK players.
- Wild and Scatter: the book symbol acts as both wild and scatter.
RTP and volatility
Book of Shadows has a default RTP of 96.01%. The RTP of the version in play is shown in the game information screen. The volatility is high: hits land on 33.18% of spins and free spins on 1 in 154 spins.
Is there an official app?
Book of Shadows downloads as an APK file with the download button on this page. Android asks for permission to install apps from the browser, so allow that, open the downloaded file and confirm the installation. The app then opens and Book of Shadows plays inside it. A free demo of the game runs on this page, and real-money play is only for players where online gambling is legal for them.
Where to play for real money
Book of Shadows can be played for real money at licensed online casinos that accept players from your country. Before playing, check the casino licence and the RTP shown in the game information screen, and note that the bonus buy is not available to players in the United Kingdom. 18+
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RTP of Book of Shadows?
The default RTP is 96.01%. The game information screen shows the RTP of the version you are playing.
How volatile is Book of Shadows?
Book of Shadows has high volatility. Hits land on 33.18% of spins and free spins on 1 in 154 spins.
What is the max win in Book of Shadows?
The max win is 30,338x the bet.
How do free spins start in Book of Shadows?
Three or more book scatters anywhere on the reels start free spins at the current row height. Three or more books during the feature retrigger it.
Can I buy free spins in Book of Shadows?
Yes, 10 free spins cost 60x the stake at 3 rows, 90x at 4 rows or 120x at 5 rows. Players in the United Kingdom cannot use the bonus buy.
Can I play Book of Shadows for free?
Yes, a free demo of Book of Shadows runs on this page.
How do I download and install the Book of Shadows app?
Tap the download button on this page and open the APK file. Allow Android to install apps from the browser and confirm the installation.
Is there a trick or strategy for Book of Shadows?
No. Results are random, so set a budget and use the demo to try the game.
18+. Gambling involves risk; play only where online casinos are legal for you.
Updated: 23.10.2026