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Holmes and the Stolen Stones Review
Sherlock Holmes continues to captivate audiences, even after more than a century since his first appearance in literature. This rendition presents a Holmes who, alongside his keen intellect, possesses the physical prowess to handle any challenge. Joined by Dr. Watson, Holmes embarks on a mission to recover stolen gemstones.
The game features impressive visuals on a 5 x 3, 20 line layout. A suspenseful soundtrack complements the gritty, realistic depiction of 19th-century London. Bets range from €0.20 to €40, with an RTP of 96.8%, and a maximum win of 30,000 coins. The Base Game offers two features: the Warehouse bonus, a ‘pick me’ game awarding prizes and diamond shards, and Jackpot Free Spins, offering a chance to win one of five Local Progressive Jackpots, along with a 3x multiplier on all wins. Unlocking either feature with 4 or 5 triggering symbols awards a prize. The gameplay experience is more engaging than expected for a medium volatility game.
Game Symbols
The game includes 4 high and 4 low-value symbols, plus Bonus and Free Spin scatters. There is no Wild symbol. Holmes is the highest-paying symbol, followed by Watson, the notebook, and magnifying glass. The card suit symbols are Spade, Heart, Diamond, and Club. The paytable is as follows:
- Bonus and Free Spin – 4 symbols pay 1,000 coins, 5 pay 10,000 coins
- Holmes – Pays 200x total stake for 5 on a payline
- Watson – Pays 100x total stake for 5 on a payline
- Notebook – Pays 50x total stake for 5 on a payline
- Magnifying glass – Pays 37.5x total stake for 5 on a payline
- Spade – Pays 10x total stake for 5 on a payline
- Heart – Pays 8.75x total stake for 5 on a payline
- Diamond – Pays 7.5x total stake for 5 on a payline
- Club – Pays 6.25x total stake for 5 on a payline
What are the bonus features?
Holmes and the Stolen Stones offers the Warehouse Bonus and Jackpot Free Spins.
Warehouse Bonus
This ‘pick me’ feature activates when 3 or more Bonus symbols appear during the Base Game. Triggering it with 4 Bonus symbols awards 1,000 coins, and with 5 symbols, the prize rises to 10,000 coins. The scene changes to a warehouse with 18 sealed crates. Pick crates to reveal bags of 20, 40, 100, 200, or 1000 coins, diamond shards, or a smoke bomb, which ends the feature. Diamond shards are added to the container above the reels, bringing you closer to Jackpot Free Spins.
Jackpot Free Spins
This feature can be triggered by landing 3 or more Free Spin symbols or collecting 5 diamond shards above a reel. The latter starts the feature with one diamond collected. Winning requires only 4 more shards of that color to win the associated Jackpot. Triggering with 4 or 5 symbols awards 1,000 and 10,000 coins, respectively. Every win during the feature is multiplied 3x, potentially yielding up to 600x your stake for 5 of the top symbol. Diamonds land frequently, and collecting 5 of the same color awards the Jackpot. The 5 Local Progressive Jackpots are arranged by value, from left to right. Their starting values are €40, €200, €600, €1500, and €10 000. 3.4% of all bets contribute to these Jackpots. These jackpots are designed to trigger frequently and reach 3x their starting value. Jackpot Free Spins cannot be retriggered, so enjoy your 10 spins!
How to play
Here are some pointers to get you started with Holmes and the Stolen Stones.
- Decide your spending limit and set your coin value (0.01 to 2.00). The cash bet is shown alongside. Use the Max Bet button if desired.
- Familiarize yourself with the paytable via the red + button.
- Land 3+ identical symbols on one of the 20 paylines, starting from the leftmost reel, for a winning combination. Only the highest win per line is paid. The paylines are on the last page of the paytable.
- Click the Game Rules button for more details on specific game mechanics.
- Hit the Spin button! Autoplay offers 20 to unlimited spins.
- In the Game Settings panel, stop Autoplay based on win/loss limits, single win limits, Free Spins entry, or a Jackpot win. Loss limits are recommended to control spending.
- 3+ Bonus symbols trigger the Warehouse Bonus, and 3+ Free Spin symbols trigger Jackpot Free Spins. 4 or 5 triggering symbols pay in any position.
- Diamond shards are collected during the Base Game and Warehouse Bonus.
- All shards collected are saved between sessions.
- Collecting 5 shards of the same color triggers Jackpot Free Spins, with one diamond of that color awarded.
- All wins during Jackpot Free Spins are multiplied 3x.
- Collecting 5 diamonds of the same color during Free Spins awards the associated jackpot.
Where to Play Holmes and the Stolen Stones?
If you are interested in trying Holmes and the Stolen Stones, you can decide between playing for real money, or demo.
The 200 Spins Holmes and the Stolen Stones Experience
Playing a slot for an extended period is needed to discover everything it has to offer. A 200 spin trial gives a general feeling for the game. Our findings:
We set our bet at €1 to match the paytable. Symbols pay from 1x (3 of the lowest) to 200x (5 of the top). As typical of medium volatility slots, our base game had regular wins, with some better ones yielding 8.75x our stake.
We triggered Jackpot Free Spins after just 25 spins. On the first spin, we landed diamonds on 4 of the 5 reels! We ended up one short of winning the lowest jackpot. We only achieved one low win over 10 spins, exiting the feature with 3x our triggering stake.
After 150 spins, we triggered the Warehouse Bonus. We returned to Base Game with 66x our triggering stake, plus diamond shards.
Random slot gameplay means your experience will differ from ours. Jackpot Free Spins is where the real money is. We didn't capitalize during the feature, either by winning a jackpot or landing 5 high symbols to use the 3x multiplier. Still, we enjoyed our session. The story could have ended differently if we played longer.
Review Summary
This may be the most striking Sherlock Holmes slot. The game's appeal lies in its aesthetic merits and the solid engine it is built on. It's all about the pursuit of stones. The seamless flow between game states is created by the fact that shards are transferred from the Warehouse Bonus to Base Game, and can also be converted to a diamond on entry into Jackpot Free Spins if 5 shards of 1 colour have been collected.
Landing a diamond shard in the Base Game is relatively rare, and while the Warehouse Bonus boosts your shard collection, triggering Jackpot Free Spins by landing 3 Free Spin symbols is easier than amassing 5 shards of the same color. Diamonds land on nearly every spin during Jackpot Free Spins, but we never collected enough of the same color to win a jackpot. The 3x win multiplier holds potential, but lining up the 5 highs is difficult.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 5 local progressive jackpots | Many small wins, but few sizeable ones |
| Warehouse Bonus boosts both balance and shard collection | Triggering Jackpot Free Spins doesn't guarantee a jackpot win |
| Shards collected in Base Game are saved between sessions | |
| 3x Multiplier on all wins during Free Spins |
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The combination of theme, visuals, and mechanics with the potential for 5 progressive jackpots has made Holmes and the Stolen Stones a classic.
