Sherlock Mystery

Sherlock Mystery Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Playtech
Release Date	2014
Theme	Detective, Crime, Adventure
Layout	5 reels, 3 rows
Paylines	20
Bet Range	0.01–100 (currency varies by operator)
Core Mechanics	Crime Scene Bonus mini‑game, Free Spins with extra Wild and random multiplier, Sherlock Meets Watson 3× bet multiplier
Software Provider	Playtech

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	9, 10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Pistol, Knife, Letter Opener	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Sherlock Holmes, Dr Watson	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Professor Moriarty (Wild)	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	221b Baker Street (Scatter)	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Sherlock Mystery Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Crime Scene Bonus	Three magnifying glass bonus symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5		Pick from evidence items to reveal cash prizes until ‘Collect’ ends feature
Free Spins	Three or more 221b Baker Street scatter symbols	10 free spins	Extra Wild appears and wins with it receive random multiplier (2×, 3×, or 5×)	Can retrigger free spins
Sherlock Meets Watson	Sherlock and Watson symbols adjacent (Watson to right of Sherlock)		Total bet multiplied by 3

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many paylines does the game have?	The game has up to 20 adjustable paylines.
What is the RTP of the game?	The return to player is 94.09%.
What triggers the Crime Scene Bonus?	Three magnifying glass bonus symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5 trigger the Crime Scene Bonus.
How many free spins are awarded?	Landing three or more scatter symbols awards 10 free spins.
What does the Sherlock Meets Watson feature do?	When Sherlock and Watson appear adjacent, the total bet is multiplied by 3.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win multiplier is 10000x the line bet.
Is the game volatile?	The game has low to medium volatility.
Who is the Wild symbol?	Professor Moriarty acts as the Wild symbol.

Sherlock Mystery Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses