Nolimit City Review

Nolimit City at a Glance

Founded

Early 2010s, in Sweden

Head office

Malta

Owner

Evolution, since 2022

Key licences

UK Gambling Commission and other regulated markets

Known for

Extreme volatility, dark themes, "x" mechanics

Notable games

San Quentin, Mental, Tombstone, Deadwood, Fire in the Hole

Games we review

None currently

Company Background

Nolimit City was founded in Sweden in the early 2010s by a small team that included co-founder Jonas Tegman, and it made its public debut at the ICE London trade show in 2013. The studio later established its head office in Malta.

It built a reputation for an unconventional style, with dark storylines, bold artwork and mechanics that pushed volatility and maximum wins far beyond most other games. In 2022, Evolution agreed to acquire the studio for €200 million upfront plus up to €140 million in further payments, a total of up to €340 million. Nolimit City now sits alongside NetEnt, Red Tiger and Big Time Gaming within the Evolution group, while keeping its own catalogue and style.

What Nolimit City Is Known For

Extreme Volatility

Nolimit City is best known for extremely high-volatility games. Many titles have maximum wins far higher than typical slots, with some reaching up to 150,000 times the stake. To make such prizes possible, these games pay rarely, and long losing streaks are normal. See Slot Volatility Explained.

The "x" Mechanics

The studio has developed a family of proprietary mechanics, each with an "x" in its name. Examples include:

• xNudge: tall wild symbols that nudge until fully visible, with each nudge adding to the wild's multiplier
• xWays: special symbols that reveal a random symbol across several positions, increasing the number of ways to win
• xBomb: a wild that detonates non-winning symbols so that new ones fall into place, often adding to a win multiplier

The exact rules differ from game to game, so always check the paytable. See How to Read a Slot Paytable and Slot Bonus Features Explained.

Dark, Cinematic Themes

Many Nolimit City games use dark or provocative themes, such as prisons, crime and horror. Players should be aware that some themes may be confronting.

Multiple Bonus Levels and Bonus Buys

Several games offer more than one bonus level, and in permitted markets players can buy entry into them. Bonus buys on extreme-volatility games can be very expensive and put large amounts at risk. See Slot Buy Features Explained.

Nolimit City Games We Review

We do not currently review individual Nolimit City games. For other high-volatility games, see our reviews of Wanted Dead or a Wild and Gates of Olympus, and browse all titles in our Slot Game Reviews.

RTP and Volatility

Nolimit City publishes RTP information for its games, and some may be offered in more than one RTP version. Always check the RTP shown in the game's information screen. See Pokies RTP Explained.

With extreme-volatility games, a game's RTP tells you very little about what will happen in a session. Results can range from losing a whole budget quickly to, very rarely, a large win. See RTP vs Actual Slot Results.

Licensing and Testing

Nolimit City holds UK Gambling Commission licences and supplies other regulated markets. Its games are certified for each market in which they are offered. See Slot RNG Explained.

In Australia, it is illegal for companies to offer online casino games, including online pokies, to people in Australia under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Playing Responsibly

Extreme-volatility games can use up a budget very quickly. If you choose to play, set a strict budget and time limit, avoid bonus buys and never chase losses. Our guides on setting gambling limits and recognising gambling harm explain practical steps, and Gambling Help Online offers free, confidential support 24/7 on 1800 858 858.