Introduction to Deadwood R.I.P
When you have the word ‘Nolimit’ in your name, you really have to bring it, at least every so often, to prevent the gambling community from sniggering into their cornflakes over limp releases that never live up to the boast. However, no sane gambler would ever, in their wildest imaginings, get the impression this studio operates under anything as constricting as limits. Instead, the team gets bolder with each release in just about every area of slot design – mechanics, potential, and theme choice. One theme that fits the fiendish studio like an absolute glove is the Wild Wild West. NLC has made some of the biggest, scariest, downright meanest Westerns in the gambling space and has gone and done another, titled Deadwood R.I.P.
The Legacy of Nolimit City’s Western Slots
If you’re conversant with Nolimit City’s back catalogue, alarm bells should be ringing right about now, as Deadwood R.I.P merges ideas from heavyweights such as Deadwood, an A-star Western slot, and Tombstone RIP, one of the meanest hombres ever to rock a wide brim Stetson and a pair of assless chaps. Like Tombstone RIP (or Tombstone No Mercy, El Paso Gunfight, True Grit Redemption, or Bounty Hunters, for that matter), Deadwood R.I.P is a serious affair, as heavy on the colour scheme as it is heavy on mood. Deadwood R.I.P makes up for any lack of colour with lashings of bullets, bloodshed, and violence; yep, it’s a bleak game, alright, one where the violent imagery cc6 spills over into violent mechanics.
Game Mechanics and Layout
One contributing factor is the 10 out of 10 extremely volatile math model, which, if you’ve played any of the related slots, will know is no boast. Forking off its roots, Deadwood R.I.P is played on a 5-reel gaming grid with symbols landing in a 3-4-4-4-2 pattern. The rightmost reel has several interesting properties. For starters, all symbols that land on it count as double when they land fully, but low-value symbols are not present on the reel. The Gunslinger symbols and Hog Me Tight symbols are present in the base game and Redemption Spins, however, in Salvation Spins, it holds only the Hog Me Tight symbol.
Betting and RTP
By default, there are 384 ways to win, though splits and whatnot can increase this figure. Regular stakes of 10c to $/€100 may be selected, and as well as several feature buys, there are 2 xBet options. Regular betting brings a default RTP of 96.09%, though this figure changes depending on xBet/bonus buys. Symbol values never change, which means 1-1.2x the bet is the value of 5 matching 10-A card rank symbols, or 1.5 to 3.5 times the bet for 5 of the same Gunslinger symbols. Keep your eyes peeled for the return of El Gordo, Edda Star, as cc6 well as Skinny Joe. Whenever wilds enter the picture, they’re able to substitute any regularly paying symbol.
Slot Features and Bonuses
Deadwood R.I.P is another NLC feast of features, offering 2 xBets, xNudge Wilds, xSplit Wilds, Quick Draw, Shootout, the dreaded xRIP, Redemption Spins, Salvation Spins, and Nolimit bonus buys.
xBet Options
Players can increase the base bet by 150% with xBet1 to ‘sacrifice for a more brutal, less awarding base game’ but with an increased chance of free spins. The RTP is 96.13%. For a more intense experience, xBet2 increases the bet by 1,400% (making it 15x), guaranteeing scatters on reels 2 and 3, and an RTP of 96.18%.
xNudge Wilds & xSplit Wilds
The xNudge wild is a stacked wild symbol that always nudges to become fully stacked. Each nudge increases the win multiplier by +1. xNudge Wilds appear only on the three middle reels. In the base game, several xNudge wilds add to each other for a total multiplier. In bonus modes, several xNudge Wilds multiply each other for a total multiplier. Landing 2 Diamond Back scatter symbols activates the Reel Split Wild, doubling the symbols on that reel.
Redemption and Salvation Spins
Landing 3 Diamondback scatters activates 5 Redemption Spins, where the win multiplier is increased by xNudge Wilds and remains throughout the feature. Any collected win multiplier is multiplied by another xNudge Wild. Landing a Hog Me Tight scatter upgrades to Salvation Spins and awards +1 additional spin. Salvation Spins hold even more potential with a Hog Me Tight scatter always on the rightmost reel, acting as both wild and symbol splitter.
Nolimit Bonus and xRIP Feature
At the Nolimit Bonus, players can access the 2 xBets and buy Redemption Spins for 80x the bet (RTP 96.18%) or Salvation Spins for 1,500x the bet (RTP 96.24%). The xRIP feature triggers if a total win is worth less than 1x the bet, adding cc6 another layer of risk and reward to the game.
Final Verdict
Deadwood R.I.P doesn’t carve out new territory but combines elements from previous Nolimit City slots into a new, cohesive package. Its extreme volatility and high potential win cap of 100,000x the bet ensure it’s a thrilling ride for fans of the genre. If you enjoyed previous Western-themed slots from Nolimit City, Deadwood R.I.P is a must-try. It blends the brutality of Tombstone RIP with the cc6 elegance of Deadwood, creating a unique and engaging gaming experience.
