Sherlock and the Mystic Compass

Sherlock and the Mystic Compass Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Nucleus Gaming
Release Date	March 2023
Theme	Detective, Mystery, Victorian London
Layout	5×3
Paylines	30
Bet Range	0.30–120.00
Core Mechanics	Free spins with increasing multipliers, Random progressive jackpot with four tiers, Magnifying glass wild symbol, Mobile‑friendly layout
Developer	Nucleus Gaming
Release Date	March 2023

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Gloves, Pipe, Top Hat, Binoculars	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Sherlock, Bulldog	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Magnifying Glass	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Mystic Compass	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Sherlock and the Mystic Compass Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Spins with increasing multipliers	5+ Mystic Compass scatters	10 free spins	Multiplier increases each spin from 1× to 10× (5 scatters), 2× to 20× (6 scatters), or 3× to 30× (7 scatters)
Progressive Jackpot Wheel	Randomly after any base‑game spin		Spin wheel to win Mini, Minor, Major, or Mega jackpot

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many paylines does the game have?	The game has 30 fixed paylines.
What is the RTP of the slot?	The RTP is 96.21%.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 3355× the bet.
How do free spins work?	Landing 5 or more Mystic Compass scatters awards 10 free spins with a multiplier that increases each spin up to 10×, 20×, or 30× depending on number of scatters.
What is the wild symbol?	The magnifying glass acts as the wild and substitutes for all symbols except the scatter.
Can the progressive jackpot trigger during free spins?	The progressive jackpot cannot trigger during free spins; it only triggers randomly in the base game.
What are the jackpot tiers?	The jackpot wheel can award one of four progressive tiers: Mini, Minor, Major, or Mega.
What is the volatility of the game?	The game has high volatility.

Sherlock and the Mystic Compass Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses