One of the highlights of this game is its bonus features, which allow you to customize elements of the game. The base game has multiple features that make for an engaging gameplay experience, as does the free spins (FS) feature.
Shadow Rows
While the game starts with a 5x3 reel structure, you can unlock extra rows by clicking on the shadowed part of the game board. You can make the game a 5x4 or a 5x5 game by increasing your bet size. The 5x4 game gives you a total of 15 paylines and increases your bet by 50%, while the 5x5 game gives you a total of 20 paylines at the cost of doubling your bet.
Wheel of Bonus Gamble Feature
After each win, you have the option to gamble your winnings on the Wheel of Bonus. Simply spin the wheel and land in the red space to get 10 free spins. The larger your win, the better your chances of triggering the free spins feature.
Free Spins Bonus Round
Finding three or more of the book scatter symbols unlocks the Book of Shadows free spins feature. Before the round begins, you can alter the number of spins you receive by changing the number of rows you use. If you start with 5 rows, you can increase your FS by reducing the rows you use, while if you start with 3 rows, you can decrease your spins by increasing the number of rows available to you.
During this process, a random symbol is chosen to be the game’s expanding symbol, which expands to cover the entire reel. You can re-spin this symbol once, giving you the chance to pull a higher-value one. While using your spins, you can re-trigger the bonus by finding another three symbols on your gameboard.
Wilds, Bonuses, and Free Spins
The number of bonus symbols available in the Book of Shadows slot is limited compared to other games. While this reduces the number of features, it does make the game easier to follow.
- Wilds: The book scatter symbol pulls double-duty as the wild symbol and can substitute for anything else on the board.
- Bonus: The Book of Shadows offers a double or nothing game after every win. Simply click on the flashing cards icon and choose the 50/50 game. Pick whether the card will be red or black; if you're correct, you'll double your winnings.
- Free Spins: Land 3 or more book scatters to activate 10 free spins.