Sherlock, a Scandal of Bohemia (Tom Horn Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Sherlock a Scandal in Bohemia Graphics & Theme

There’s no doubt Tom Horn nailed Victorian London with a steampunk twist, the reels powered by clockwork and smoke. Before the first spin you get a potted take on the Conan Doyle tale, then the cast step in, Irene Adler included. Production values sit high, with crisp art and measured sound design that fits the story beats. I felt the world hang together, not just skinned reels but a setting that pulls you along as you chase the scandal.

Bonus games are well thought out and slot neatly into the theme, so each feature advances the narrative rather than breaking it. The clockwork UI keeps things readable without spoiling the ornate frame. I rate the presentation highly and, like the original review said, this is well worth playing for the enjoyment of the narrative and the gameplay. I kept spinning to see the story vignettes rather than just the wins, which says plenty about the art direction.

Sherlock a Scandal in Bohemia RTP (Payout) & Volatility

This one follows the familiar Tom Horn formula: a hypothetical RTP of 96% paired with medium volatility. In practice, I saw a steady run of low-value base game wins with the odd decent burst when the features turned up. It’s the kind of profile that keeps a session ticking over while leaving room for something larger. Do note the usual caveat that returns vary with stake and spin count, so ride can swing about over shorter sessions.

How to Play Sherlock a Scandal in Bohemia Slots

To get going, set your total bet across all 25 lines using the plus and minus arrows. Stakes run from 0.10 to 100.00 per spin, and there’s a max bet button for those who like to hit it hard. The player interface sits beneath the reels, clean and simple, so you’re not hunting for anything. Menu taps open the rules, turbo mode sits there if you want it, and the paytable is on the i icon.

Autoplay covers up to 100 spins if you fancy a hands-off patch, and stopping conditions are straightforward. I preferred manual spins to savour the sound stage, but the option’s handy when testing stake ladders. The controls feel well integrated into the design, with no clunky screens pulling you out of the moment. It’s an intuitive setup that lets you focus on the case rather than the buttons, which suits the story-led flow rather well during longer sessions.

How to Win at Sherlock a Scandal in Bohemia Slot

Sherlock pays on three or more matching icons across any of the 25 paylines, with low-value royals and higher picture symbols building the ladder. The mirror sits at the top of the base game, paying 25x for five of a kind. Across sessions I saw tidy lines crop up often enough to keep me in the round. The top base game win is listed at 2,500 credits, so the real spark comes when features land and start chaining payouts.

The key icons are easy to clock. Irene Adler is the Wild and substitutes for everything bar the padlock scatter and the two bonus symbols. The padlock is your route to free spins, while the Newspaper Bonus and Paparazzi Bonus symbols open the click-and-pick games. I like that these pieces are consistent with the plot, so when they hit you feel part of the chase. It’s all very readable, which helps when you’re tracking lines and features together. I sample a stint in demo play first to gauge feature tempo.

Sherlock, a Scandal of Bohemia Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Bonus
	5	x100
	4	x75
	3	x55
	Bonus
	5	x75
	4	x55
	3	x25
	5	x25
	4	x15
	3	x10
	5	x15
	4	x10
	3	x5
	5	x15
	4	x8
	3	x4
	5	x8
	4	x4
	3	x2
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	Scatter
	Wild

Sherlock a Scandal in Bohemia Bonus Features & Free Spins

Irene Adler Wild behaves as you’d expect, doing substitution duty to complete lines and build extra wins. The padlock scatter kicks off the free spins: land three, four or five scatters anywhere in view to trigger 10, 15 or 20 free spins. They are non-retriggerable, so once the batch is done you drop back to the base game. During free spins the two pick-me bonuses are off the table, which keeps the round quick and focused on line wins.

The Paparazzi Bonus Game arrives when three bonus symbols with the King of Bohemia land together. It’s a pick and win feature played over four screens, with picks dropping from four to one as you progress. Totals are added at the end, with up to 100x your stake on the cards if you thread the needle. Reveal a paparazzi at any point and the feature ends there and then. You won’t trigger this during free spins, so it’s base game only.

The Newspaper Bonus triggers on three, four or five Newspaper Bonus symbols anywhere in view. You get six chances to pick articles in the paper, and the moment a compromising photograph appears the game ends. Payouts are summed at the finish, with up to 75x your stake possible if you dodge the picture until late. Like the paparazzi feature, this one sits outside the free spins round. Both pick games hit at a fair clip in medium-length sessions.

Sherlock a Scandal in Bohemia Slot On Mobile

Built in HTML5, Sherlock runs in your browser on Apple, Android and Windows devices without extra software. I had no issues on mobile data or Wi-Fi; reels stayed punchy and inputs felt tight. Landscape play makes the ornate frame shine, and the sound mix benefits from headphones. On a sharp OLED the art really pops, so I’d stick with a modern handset or tablet where possible. It’s a tidy mobile package for spins on the move.

Sherlock a Scandal in Bohemia Review & Rating

Whether you favour the classic Conan Doyle stories or newer screen takes, this steampunk spin on Holmes lands well. I enjoyed the immersive storytelling, the way the bonus games tie into the plot, and the medium-volatility flow that keeps things lively. The potential is on the modest side for seasoned high-rollers, so I treat it as a session slot rather than a hunt for monster hits. As a package, though, it’s a favourite when I want theme and polish.