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Sherlock and the Mystic Compass

Q: What is the RTP of Sherlock and the Mystic Compass?

RTP in Sherlock and the Mystic Compass is set at 96.21%, which determines long-term payout potential.

Q: Is there a free version of Sherlock and the Mystic Compass available?

You can try out Sherlock and the Mystic Compass for free in demo mode without spending any real money.

Q: Can I play Sherlock and the Mystic Compass on my phone?

Yes, the mobile version of Sherlock and the Mystic Compass has all the same functionality as the desktop version.

Q: Can you play for real money on Sherlock and the Mystic Compass?

You can play Sherlock and the Mystic Compass for real money on any of the sites listed above.

Q: What is the biggest prize you can win in Sherlock and the Mystic Compass?

The top prize in Sherlock and the Mystic Compass caps at x3355.00 your stake per spin.

Q: Is there a Buy Feature option in Sherlock and the Mystic Compass?

No, there is no Bonus Buy feature in Sherlock and the Mystic Compass.

Q: Are Free Spins part of the gameplay in Sherlock and the Mystic Compass?

During basic play, you can get Free Spins in Sherlock and the Mystic Compass by hitting the proper combination of symbols.

Q: Does Sherlock and the Mystic Compass include Megaways-style reels?

Sherlock and the Mystic Compass doesn’t use the Megaways mechanic.

Q: Does Sherlock and the Mystic Compass feature a progressive jackpot prize?

Absolutely. You can win a progressive jackpot in Sherlock and the Mystic Compass.

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SlotRanker Score

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How this score is built

RTP

96.21%

return to player

Volatility

—

variance

Max win

3,355×

top multiplier

Min bet

$0.30

per spin

Reels

30 lines

Player rating

3.7 ★

6 votes

DEMO Play free, no signup

Nucleus Gaming

3.7 / 5

6 ratings

User ratings are shown separately from the Slot Score unless stated otherwise.

Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.

Payouts & RTP9/10

RTP 96.21% → 9.0/10

Volatility8/10imputed

imputed medium (unknown) → 8.0/10

Win Potential7.1/10

x3355.00 (3355×) → 7.1/10

Features6/10

9 features → 6.0/10

Game Mechanics4.8/10

f=9 r=5 p=30 → 4.8/10

Context signals (tie-breakers)

Layout6/10

5x3 → 6.0/10

Bet Flexibility6/10

0.3–120 (×400) → 6.0/10

Provider Reputation6.4/10

provider avg 6.4 → 6.4/10

Popularity2.5/10

synthetic proxy → 2.5/10

Popularity blends real player search demand (~30 markets) with a catalogue-derived proxy; games without measurable search demand use the proxy alone. Not live play telemetry.

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SlotRanker Score: 64 — Sherlock and the Mystic Compass by Nucleus Gaming

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Spec sheet

Sherlock and the Mystic Compass at a glance.

Identity

Slot nameSherlock and the Mystic Compass

StudioNucleus Gaming

Released3/27/2023

Math

SlotRanker Score64

RTP96.21%

Max win3,355×

Bet range$0.30 – $120.00

Player rating3.7 / 5 · 6 votes

Format

Reels5

Paylines30

Layout5x3

Features

Themes

Expected average based on this slot's 96.21% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Bet per spin

Spins per hour400

Session length (hours)

Cost per hour$4.55

Cost per session$4.55

Estimate only, for entertainment purposes — treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money, and set a budget you can afford to lose.

How long could a bankroll last on Sherlock and the Mystic Compass? We simulate thousands of sessions from this game's published RTP and volatility — the long-run math, not a prediction of your next spin.

Bankroll ($)Bet per spin ($)Speed

Volatility tier: Mediumassumed — not published for this slot

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How this works

Each simulated spin either misses or returns a win drawn from a log-normal distribution, with the hit rate and spread set by the slot's volatility tier (Medium). The model is calibrated so the average return equals this slot's published RTP (96.21%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (3,355×).

This is a simplified, parametric model of the game's math — not its real paytable. It exists to make the house edge visible over many sessions, so the numbers above are averages across thousands of runs, never a forecast of one.

This is math, not a prediction. Real sessions vary wildly, and no strategy changes a game's built-in house edge. Play for fun, set limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

Compare Sherlock and the Mystic Compass with other games

	Sherlock and the Mystic Compass Score 64This game	Mystery Express Score 73	Amber Sterlings Mystic Shrine Score 73	3 Secret Cities Score 88	Bones & Bounty Score 88
Identity
Studio	Nucleus Gaming	IGT	Fortune Factory Studios	4ThePlayer	Thunderkick
Released	3/27/2023	4/23/2020	3/3/2021	5/19/2021	10/18/2023
Math
RTP	96.21%	96%	96.31%	96.5%	96.16%
Volatility	—	Medium volatility	High volatility	High volatility	High volatility
Max win	3,355×	41,667×	5,000×	50,000×	25,000×
Format
Reels	5	5	5	5	5
Layout	5x3	5x3	5x3	5x3	5x4
Paylines	30	30	20	1024	4096
Min bet	0.30	0.30	0.20	0.10	0.20
Max bet	120.00	600.00	50.00	20.00	100.00
Features
Progressive	✓	—	—	—	—
Wild symbol	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Free spins	✓	—	—	✓	✓
Scatter symbol	✓	—	—	✓	✓
Multiplier	—	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bonus game	—	✓	—	✓	—
Respins	—	—	✓	—	✓

Every number is shown as a delta against Sherlock and the Mystic Compass.

Comparing against

Sherlock and the Mystic Compass

Nucleus Gaming

RTP

96.21%

Max win

3,355×

Score

+ Multiplier+ Bonus Game− Progressive− Free Spins− Scatter

Amber Sterlings Mystic Shrine

Fortune Factory Studios

+ Multiplier+ Respins− Progressive− Free Spins− Scatter

+ Multiplier+ Bonus Game− Progressive

+ Multiplier+ Respins− Progressive

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