Quick answer
Sherlock Mystery is a Playtech slot with 94.09% RTP and medium volatility. It uses 20 paylines with sticky wilds and free spins. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 94.09%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Grid
- 5×3
- Pays
- 20 paylines
- Bet range
- $0.20–$2,000
- Jackpot
- None
Not published by the provider: max win
Casinos with Playtech games
- Kronos Royale200% up to $2,000 + 10% weekly cashback40x bonusCarries PlaytechPlay at Kronos Royale (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $50. 40x bonus wagering. Max bet $10. 60 days. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $50. 40x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $10 while wagering. Cashback: 10% of net casino losses each week (Monday to Sunday), paid as cash with no wagering every Monday, up to $500 a week. Offer valid 60 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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How to play Sherlock Mystery (members only)
Wins are paid when matching symbols land on an active payline, usually left to right starting from the leftmost reel. Your total stake is spread across the lines, and each line win is the line bet multiplied by the symbol's paytable value.
Sherlock Mystery is played on a 5×3 grid with 20 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.20 and $2,000. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
The full Sherlock Mystery guide: how winnings work, 2 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.25 a spin (medium volatility)
- What 94.09% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $5.91 on average
- 2 features explained: sticky wilds, free spins
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 99%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Sherlock Mystery
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How winnings work (members only)
What 94.09% RTP costs per $100 wagered
What 94.09% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 94.09%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $5.91
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a medium volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
2 features explained: sticky wilds, free spins
Sticky wilds
Sticky wilds stay locked in place for several spins or for the rest of a feature, giving every following spin a better chance of connecting wins.
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size. Expect dry spells between features, but not extreme swings. A simple rule: bring at least 200 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.25.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 94.09% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $59.10 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
For medium volatility we suggest a budget of at least 200 spins. This is what that means for Sherlock Mystery (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $2,000).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 200 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.10 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $1.18 |
| $50 | $0.25 | Fits | $2.95 |
| $100 | $0.50 | Fits | $5.91 |
| $250 | $1.25 | Fits | $14.77 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
Same style, better RTP (members only)
4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 99%)
Slots with the same mechanic (paylines) and volatility (medium) as Sherlock Mystery, with a higher published RTP. Casinos can still run lower versions of any of them.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Sherlock Mystery?
Sherlock Mystery is developed by Playtech.
What is the RTP of Sherlock Mystery?
The default RTP of Sherlock Mystery is 94.09%.
Is Sherlock Mystery high volatility?
Sherlock Mystery is rated medium volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size.
Can I play Sherlock Mystery for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Playtech demo of Sherlock Mystery.
Does Sherlock Mystery have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Sherlock Mystery in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Sherlock Mystery?
Kronos Royale carries Playtech games. Check Sherlock Mystery is in the lobby in your country before you sign up. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- vegasslotsonline.com Slot database
- slotslaunch.com Slot database
Specs come from 2 independent slot databases. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
