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Blood & Shadow is a Nolimit City slot (2023) with 96.13% RTP, very high volatility and a 6,666x max win. It has free spins, wild symbols and sticky wilds. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 96.13%
- 0.09 points above the median (96.04%)
- Volatility
- Very high6 of 6 on our volatility scale
- Max win
- 6,666x
- Higher than 60% of slots in our database
- Hit frequency
- 27.18% (about 1 in 3.7 spins)
- Grid
- 5×4
- Released
- 7 Mar 2023
- Bet range
- $0.20–$280
- Jackpot
- None
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Free demo Members
Try Blood & Shadow with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Nolimit City demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Blood & Shadow (members only)
This game uses its own win-evaluation system. Check the in-game paytable for exactly how combinations are formed.
Blood & Shadow is played on a 5×4 grid.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.20 and $280. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
- Optional bonus buy. Where permitted, pay a fixed price to start the bonus directly.
The full Blood & Shadow guide: how winnings work, 6 features and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.12 a spin (very high volatility)
- What 96.13% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.87 on average
- 6 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, sticky wilds, tumbling reels, split symbols and 1 more
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Blood & Shadow
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.13% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 6,666x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 6,666x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $6,666; on $0.20 it is $1,333.20. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Because winning symbols tumble away and are replaced, one paid spin can produce a chain of wins. All of them count towards that spin's total.
What 96.13% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.13%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.87
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a very high volatility game.
The published hit frequency is 27.18%, meaning roughly one spin in 3.7 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
6 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, sticky wilds, tumbling reels and more
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Sticky wilds
Sticky wilds stay locked in place for several spins or for the rest of a feature, giving every following spin a better chance of connecting wins.
Tumbling reels
After a win, the winning symbols are removed and new ones fall into their place. This can create several consecutive wins from a single paid spin. Also called cascades or avalanches.
Split symbols
Symbols that count as two (or more) of the same symbol, boosting the size of combinations.
Bonus buy
Lets you pay a fixed multiple of your stake to enter the bonus feature straight away instead of waiting for it to trigger. It raises variance considerably and is not available in every country (it is banned in the UK).
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. Very high volatility means most spins lose and a large share of the return comes from rare big features. Treat it as entertainment with a strict budget and a stake of around 0.5% of your session budget or less. A simple rule: bring at least 400 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.12.
3 more tips and a session planner
- Treat bonus buys as high-risk. Buying the feature concentrates your budget into a few large-variance rounds. Many results return less than the price paid. Read our bonus buy guide first.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.13% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $38.70 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
For very high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 400 spins. This is what that means for Blood & Shadow (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $280).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 400 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.05 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $0.77 |
| $50 | $0.12 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $1.94 |
| $100 | $0.25 | Fits | $3.87 |
| $250 | $0.62 | Fits | $9.68 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Blood & Shadow?
Blood & Shadow is developed by Nolimit City and was released in 2023.
What is the RTP of Blood & Shadow?
The default RTP of Blood & Shadow is 96.13%.
Is Blood & Shadow high volatility?
Blood & Shadow is rated very high volatility. Very high volatility means most spins lose and a large share of the return comes from rare big features.
What is the max win on Blood & Shadow?
The maximum win on Blood & Shadow is 6,666x your stake, which is $6,666 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Blood & Shadow for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Nolimit City demo of Blood & Shadow free on this page. It uses play money only, so demo wins can't be withdrawn, and it is for players aged 18 and over.
Does Blood & Shadow have a bonus buy?
Yes. Blood & Shadow includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where can I play Blood & Shadow?
Velmora carries Nolimit City games. Check Blood & Shadow is in the lobby in your country before you sign up. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- nolimitcity.com Provider
Specs are as published by the provider. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Nolimit City, shown to identify the game.
