The Book of Shadows slot is a 5-reel game with many things you can do to manipulate the reels in your favor. For example, you can select the number of active rows by moving the white arrow in the middle of the reels up or down. More rows equal more paylines, known as the Shadow Rows feature.
The number of active shadow rows determines the cost of a spin. When playing at 1 token per spin, the price per spin rises to 1.50 tokens and 2 when 4 and 5 rows are enabled, respectively.
You can use the Autoplay feature, which allows you to run up to 100 auto spins if necessary. There's also the possibility of putting win and loss stop limits in place. A fast spin mode is also available. To turn it on, click the lightning bolt.
RTP
The RTP for this game changes according to how many rows/paylines you play:
- 3 rows/10 paylines: 96.01%
- 4 rows/15 paylines: 96.07%
- 5 rows/20 paylines: 96.19%
With a hit frequency of 33.18%, you'll hit a winner almost one-third of the time. Most wins will occur during the base game, while the more significant wins (up to 30,338x your bet) will occur during the Free Spins bonus.
The instability of the game is something to keep in mind in this section. This is a highly-volatile slot machine (seemingly even more so than the likes of the Joker's Jewels slot). We'd give it a 10 out of 10 rating. With such significant volatility comes the possibility of huge payouts. The biggest win from a single spin is a massive 30,338 times your total bet.
Book of Shadows Slot Theme, Audio
The slot is terrifying with its prominent horror theme. Some animated horror slots go for Scooby Doo-style laughs when it comes to design. The atmosphere is significantly creepier.
According to Nolimit City (the creators of games like Coins of Fortune), the slot is about a book of enchantments that has the potential to deffer the reality of the reel world. It seems to be based on the Book of Shadows, a collection of religious texts and magical ritual instructions. In any case, the design is simple but effective in creating a foreboding atmosphere.
Book of Shadows Slot Symbols
C$100 & 50 Free Spins
18+
The reels feature blood red A to 10 royals and an eye in a flask, a butterfly, a ram's skull, and a cat, all set against a nighttime forest backdrop. If you land two, three, four, or five on a payline, the mystery woman is the most rewarding standard symbol, awarding 1, 2, 10, or 500 times your wager.
The Book of Shadows symbol, both the wild and scatter symbol, offers the same reward values. The following is a breakdown of rewards by symbol:
- 10 - 3, 4 or 5 = 0.5, 5 or 10 x stake
- J - 3, 4 or 5 = 0.5, 5 or 12.5 x stake
- Q - 3, 4 or 5 = 0.5, 5 or 15 x stake
- K - 3, 4 or 5 = 0.8, 6 or 20 x stake
- A - 3, 4 or 5 = 0.8, 6 or 25 x stake
- Eye in a Flask - 2, 3, 4 or 5 = 0.2, 1, 7 or 50 x stake
- Butterfly - 2, 3, 4 or 5 = 0.3, 1.2, 7.5 or 75 x stake
- Ram Skull - 2, 3, 4 or 5 = 0.4, 1.4, 8 or 100 x stake
- Cat - 2, 3, 4 or 5 = 0.5, 1.6, 9 or 150 x stake
- Mystery Woman - 2, 3, 4 or 5 = 1, 2, 10 or 500 x stake
- Wild/Scatter - Substitutes + triggers free spins + pays up to 500 x stake
Special Features
C$100 & 50 Free Spins
18+
The Book of Shadows online slot has a lot to give. To start, you can choose between three different game engines. If necessary, you can also lock reels. You'll be given free spins with a distinctive expanding symbol when you activate the feature.
Lucky Locks Feature
You'll be allowed to pay and lock up to four reels after each base game spin. Each reel has a price associated with it, which you can see at the bottom of the reel.
The best method is to lock two reels. Landing two scatter symbols on the same spin can be enticing, as it gives you another chance to land the all-important third and trigger the feature.
Free Spins Feature
The Book of Shadows slot emblem serves two purposes. It acts as a wild symbol when it is part of a winning combination, replacing all other symbols. It's also a jumble. When three or more symbols occur on the same spin, the Free Spins feature is activated.
The number of free spins you receive is governed by how many rows you play with. The more rows and paylines you have, the fewer free spins you get:
| Rows | Paylines | Free Spins |
| 3 | 10 | 14 |
| 4 | 15 | 12 |
| 5 | 20 | 10 |
You'll also get a special expanding symbol picked at random. When this lands, it fills the reel or reels. You'll only get one chance to change the symbol you've been given if you don't like it.
Gamble Feature
You'll be given the option to gamble each time you land a winning combination. Choose either a red or a black card. You'll double up if your color is revealed. You'll lose a lot if you don't. You can also gamble your way to the Free Spins feature if you're lucky.
Nolimit Bonus Feature
Finally, there is a Nolimit Bonus function in the game. For 75 times your total wager, you can purchase a ticket to the Free Spins feature.
Conclusion
This spooky slot is exceptionally well-made. The subject isn't for everyone, but it should appeal to you if you enjoy horror movies. The music, in particular, is eerie.
The Book of Shadows slot checks all the requirements if you prefer volatile, horror-themed slots. You'll need to play with five rows and 20 paylines to get the best payouts. As Nolimit City rates it as 'severe' in volatility, just be cautious.
