Potion of Madness (Play’n GO) – Review & Demo Play

Potion of Madness slot review

I fired up Potion of Madness and stepped straight into Dr J’s comic book-style lab. The base game runs on 5 reels and 3 rows with 10 paylines. The atmosphere leans playful rather than grim, with a moody alley behind bright panels. The action revolves around Scatters flipping the switch between Dr J and Mr H, feeding sticky wilds, re-spins, and a punchy free spins round. It’s an easy slot to read, and the wild behaviour gives it a clear rhythm.

On the numbers side, Potion of Madness brings medium volatility and a default RTP of 96.20%. Several lower RTP options exist as well, including 94.20%, 91.20%, 87.20%, and 84.20%. Stakes range from 0.10 to 100 per spin, so I could test different setups without fuss. The max win caps at 6,000x the bet. The grid can also stretch to 6 rows in the bonus, taking paylines up to 40, which pairs well with the expanding wild antics.

How to play Potion of Madness slot

I tried both modes before staking cash. The demo lets me learn the features, while real money play uses actual funds. I set my wager, opened the info screen with the i or ? icon to check rules and the paytable, then tweaked settings via the list icon. One tap on the green button spins once; autoplay can run 10 to 100 spins if you prefer hands-off. It’s straightforward and helps you settle in quickly.

Symbols in Potion of Madness

Symbols in Potion of Madness split into royals and story items. Lows are 10, J, Q, K, A, paying 2x to 3.5x for five of a kind. Highs show a newspaper, a pocket watch, a microscope, a potion brewer, and Dr J, paying 4x to 10x for five. Mr H acts as the Wild on all reels, substitutes for everything bar the Scatter, and can pay up to 30x on a full wild line. The potion bottle is your Scatter trigger.

Potion of Madness Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x30
	4	x6
	3	x3
	5	x10
	4	x5
	3	x2.5
	5	x6
	4	x3
	3	x1.5
	5	x6
	4	x3
	3	x1.5
	5	x4
	4	x2.5
	3	x1
	5	x4
	4	x2.5
	3	x1
	5	x3.5
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x3.5
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	Scatter, Respin

Potion of Madness features

Transformation fires when a single Scatter lands. In my sessions, that flip turned every Dr J symbol on the grid into Mr H wilds there and then. It’s a neat base-game nudge that can swing lines you’d normally miss, especially when a couple of premiums sit alongside. You don’t need much setup for this to click, and it keeps dead spins from dragging. Simple, fast, and capable of sneaking in tidy line wins.

Two Scatters trigger re-spins. All Dr J symbols turn into sticky wilds, and each wild has a chance to expand vertically. Only one wild can land per reel, but any new wild or any expansion adds another re-spin. I’ve had sequences where a couple of reels towered with Mr H and the count kept ticking. The round stops when nothing grows and there’s no space left. It’s the slot’s engine room, packing steady pressure on those 10 lines.

Three Scatters award 5 free spins. The grid grows to 6 rows and 40 paylines, while every Dr J becomes a wild with the same chance to expand. Landing or expanding a wild during a spin triggers a re-spin session, limited to one re-spin cycle per free spin. I like how the taller grid gives the wild stacks room to breathe. When it flows, you get a compact burst of re-spins and line hits across a broader canvas.

Potion of Madness slot RTP and volatility

The default RTP sits at 96.20%, though I’ve seen versions set to 94.20%, 91.20%, 87.20%, or 84.20%. I always open the info panel to confirm the figure on offer. Medium volatility suits the feature mix here; you get regular flickers of action from one and two-Scatter hits, with the bonus building out the bigger looks. Stakes run from 0.10 to 100, which makes it easy to size spins for a session rather than chasing on impulse.

On the payout side, lines of royals pay 2x to 3.5x for five, and premiums pay 4x to 10x for five. A full Mr H wild line pays up to 30x, while the game’s ceiling reaches 6,000x the bet. Base game pressure comes from re-spins, and the free spins round scales that pressure by opening 40 paylines. That pairing gives you a clear chase without overcomplicating matters, which is exactly how medium-volatility slots tend to hit best.

Potion of Madness Slot Verdict

I rate Potion of Madness as a tidy comic book outing with a proper feature loop. Sticky wilds and re-spins in the base feel like a solid one-two punch, and expanding stacks add bite without turning messy. The bonus stretches the grid and lets those stacks breathe, which ties the whole idea together. It’s not out to shock, but when the Scatter ladder lines up, the game hums along and throws a few satisfying jolts.