Delve into the occult with Nolimit City’s Blood & Shadow, a slot that blends dark rituals with a unique symbol progression mechanic. Set within a candle-lit cathedral, the game features Shadow Girl (from Book of Shadows) attempting a ritual for eternal youth. The game plays on a 5×4 grid with 1,024 ways to win initially.
Rated as “Extreme” volatility (10/10), Blood & Shadow offers a maximum win potential of 6,666 times the stake. The default Return to Player (RTP) is 96.13%, though lower settings exist. A key element is the Ritual Bar below the reels, which tracks winning symbols.
The core gameplay revolves around cascading wins and the Ritual Bar progression. Winning symbols contribute to filling the bar, which has 5 levels. Each level achieved removes the corresponding lowest-value symbol category (low or mid-tier) from the reels for subsequent cascades and triggers Candle Spins (free respins).
* **Level 1 (20 points):** Removes lowest low-value symbol, +2 Candle Spins.
* **Level 2 (30 points):** Removes next lowest low-value symbol, +2 Candle Spins.
* **Level 3 (40 points):** Removes next lowest low-value symbol, +2 Candle Spins.
* **Level 4 (60 points):** Removes next lowest low-value symbol, +2 Candle Spins.
* **Level 5 (80 points):** Removes final low-value symbol, +2 Candle Spins, triggers Cursed Spins.
During Candle Spins, only mid and high-value symbols are present. Filling the Ritual Bar further during these spins progresses through the mid-tier symbols:
* **Level 1 (10 points):** Removes lowest mid-value symbol, +2 Candle Spins.
* **Level 2 (15 points):** Removes next lowest mid-value symbol, +2 Candle Spins.
* **Level 3 (25 points):** Removes next lowest mid-value symbol, +2 Candle Spins.
* **Level 4 (30 points):** Removes next lowest mid-value symbol, +2 Candle Spins.
* **Level 5 (35 points):** Removes final mid-value symbol, +2 Candle Spins, triggers Cursed Spins.
**Cursed Spins (6 Spins):** Triggered by reaching Level 5 on the Ritual Bar (either low or mid symbols). Played only with high-value symbols. A 6th reel is added, expanding the grid to 5×5. xSplit symbols can land on reel 6, splitting symbols on their row and doubling them.
**Baphomet Rite:** A feature buy option allowing direct purchase of Cursed Spins.
Blood & Shadow offers a different flavour of Nolimit City volatility, focusing on progressive symbol removal and respins rather than explosive single-spin features. While the max win is lower than some titles, the frequent Candle Spins and the escalating potential leading to the Cursed Spins create a unique and engaging ritualistic experience.