The Crypt brings dead music legends back to life. Well, sort of. They're zombified versions of what look like Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, Lemmy, and Elvis. Nolimit City went dark with this one. The tagline says "legends never die" but here they're walking around as bones and rotting flesh.

I wanted to check this out because Nolimit City has a track record with these themes. The xNudge Wild mechanic is one of their best, and turning dead legends into wilds during free spins sounds like fun. Plus that 27,000x max win isn't bad.

Here's what I found.

Game Overview

Provider Nolimit City
Release Date September 5, 2023
Grid 6 reels, 4 to 6 rows (expands)
Ways to Win 4,096 base (up to 46,656 with xWays)
RTP 96.05% (variants: 94.01%, 92.15%, 87.01%)
Volatility Extreme (10/10)
Hit Frequency 24.65%
Max Win 27,000x
Max Win Probability 1 in 17.7 million
Free Spins Frequency 1 in 328
Min/Max Bet €0.20 to €100
Bonus Buy Yes (100x to 500x)

RTP Warning: The default RTP is 96.05% but some casinos run lower versions down to 87.01%. Always check what version your casino uses.

How It Looks

Dark and grim. A crypt setting with stone walls and eerie lighting. The dead legends appear as zombified versions of themselves on the reels. You can make out who they're supposed to be even in their undead form.

The audio fits the theme. Creepy sounds mixed with rock and roll vibes. Nolimit City knows how to set a mood.

Cascading wins remove symbols and drop new ones in. The grid can expand up to 6 rows high when xWays symbols land.

Base Game

You start with 6 reels and 4 rows. That's 4,096 ways to win. With xWays expanding reels, you can hit up to 46,656 ways.

Symbols:

  • Low pays: 9, 10, J, Q, K, A (0.5x to 0.75x for six of a kind)
  • High pays: Five dead legends (0.9x to 2.5x for six of a kind)
  • Wild: xNudge Wild on reels 2 to 5

Winning symbols get removed. New symbols drop in from above. Cascades continue until no new wins form.

xNudge Wild

This is the main mechanic. When a Wild lands, it drops to the bottom of its reel. For each position it drops, the win multiplier increases by 1.

How it works:

  • Wild lands and drops to the bottom
  • Each drop adds +1 to the multiplier
  • Wild then expands to cover the entire reel
  • With xWays, multipliers can reach up to 6x
  • xNudge Wilds land on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5 only

When multiple xNudge Wilds are part of the same win, their multipliers add together. Two wilds with 3x and 2x becomes 5x total.

xWays

xWays symbols are mystery symbols. They reveal 2 or 3 of the same symbol inside and expand the reels.

Rules:

  • Can land on all reels
  • Expand a reel up to 6 symbols high
  • Multiple xWays can land on one spin
  • At full expansion, you get 46,656 ways to win

More ways means more win potential when combined with xNudge Wilds covering full reels.

xBet

Pay 3x your normal bet to make it 5x more likely to trigger Resurrection Spins.

Details:

  • Stake increases by 3x
  • Free spins become 5x more likely
  • RTP drops slightly to 96%
  • Symbol payouts stay the same

With a 1 in 328 bonus frequency normally, xBet helps cut down the wait. But at 3x the cost, it eats through your bankroll faster.

Resurrection Spins (Bonus)

Land 3 scatter symbols to trigger 10 Resurrection Spins. Extra scatters add +3 spins each.

How it works:

  • At least 1 xWays symbol guaranteed on each initial cascade
  • Every fourth winning cascade turns one dead legend into Wilds for the rest of the round
  • You also get +2 extra spins when this happens
  • Any win with the highest paying symbol adds +1x multiplier to that symbol

Important: Winning cascades with only the highest paying symbol count toward the multiplier increase but not toward turning symbols into Wilds. You need other winning cascades for the Wild transformation.

The goal is to transform all five dead legends into Wilds. With a grid full of Wild symbols and expanded reels, big wins become possible.

If you like bonus buy slots, there's decent variety here.

Dead Rising (Max Win)

Hit 27,000x and the game ends. That's the max win, called Dead Rising.

The 1 in 17.7 million probability makes it rare. But that's actually better odds than similar Nolimit City games like Dragon Tribe (1 in 20 billion for similar max win).

Bankroll Advice

Extreme volatility (10/10) with 27,000x max win. The 1 in 328 bonus frequency means long waits.

Bring at least 400 to 500x your bet. At €1 spins, that's €400 to €500 minimum. The 24.65% hit frequency keeps base game alive, but solid results can be hard to come by between bonuses.

The xBet at 3x cost helps trigger bonuses faster but drains bankroll quicker too. Use it carefully.

Mobile

Works fine on mobile. The cascading reels and expanding grid display clearly. Dark visuals look good on smaller screens.

Who Should Play This

The Crypt works for you if:

  • You like Nolimit City's xNudge mechanic
  • Dead legend theme appeals to you
  • Extreme volatility is acceptable
  • Symbol transformation during free spins sounds fun
  • 46,656 ways at max expansion excites you
  • You enjoyed Dragon Tribe or Warrior Graveyard

Skip this if:

  • 1 in 328 bonus frequency is too rare
  • Extreme volatility is too risky
  • The zombie legend theme feels weird
  • You want higher max win potential
  • Dead spins frustrate you

Final Verdict

The Crypt is Nolimit City doing what they do with a twist. The dead music legends theme is creative. Turning them into Wilds during Resurrection Spins gives you something to build toward. The xNudge mechanic remains one of the best in the business.

But it can be a battle. Base game wins exist but solid results are hard to find. The 1 in 328 bonus frequency means patience. Even during free spins, transforming all legends to Wilds doesn't guarantee a big hit.

Worth playing if you enjoy Nolimit City's style and can handle extreme volatility. Not their most innovative release, but the theme is fun and the mechanics work.

My Rating: 3.5/5

Good xNudge mechanic, creative theme, decent RTP. The brutal bonus frequency and base game grind keep it from scoring higher. Best for Nolimit City fans who appreciate dark humor and transformation features.