Riddle Reels: A Case of Riches

Riddle Reels: A Case of Riches is a 3-reel video slot themed around Sherlock Holmes, fiction’s greatest detective, that reimagines the classic British pub fruit machine format in a board game style. It was released on July 30, 2020, and you can try it right away with the free demo.

What type of slot is Riddle Reels?

It’s a 3-reel video slot built around the idea of teaming up with the world’s greatest detective to solve the case of the century. The theme is the fictional Sherlock Holmes, and it modernizes the classic fruit machine format found in British pubs while drawing inspiration from traditional board-game style play. The setup of whether crime pays or deduction brings the riches gives it a distinct personality even among Play’n GO slots classic titles.

How do the three wilds differ?

This game has three wilds: a regular wild, an x2 multiplier wild, and an x3 multiplier wild. All of them substitute for every symbol except the scatter to form winning lines, and multiplier wilds boost the win they’re part of. If a single win includes two or more multiplier wilds, the multipliers are multiplied together, so an x2 and an x3 together make x6.

How does the scatter respin work?

If 2 scatters land on any reels, the respin is triggered. The reels with scatters are locked and only the last remaining reel spins again. Since it’s a 3-reel game, everything rides on that one remaining reel, so it’s a short but very tense moment. With two scatters already locked, there’s a thrill as the last reel stops and the whole screen focuses on that single spot. It’s a short respin, but the next feature depends on the result.

Is it over if no scatter lands in the respin?

No, if no scatter lands on the respin, a mystery feature is triggered. Even if you miss the scatter, it doesn’t just end and instead leads into another feature. Scatters also act as the key that opens several other features, and the official description calls it feature-packed and nail-biting. A miss can turn into an opportunity.

What should I check first in the demo?

The RTP is 94.75%, a bit high among games from the same period, and the max win is 5,000x your bet. There’s no official volatility figure, so get a feel for it yourself in the demo. Check how often the 2-scatter respin comes up, what results the mystery feature leads to after a failed respin, and whether the x6 multiplier combination actually shows up.