Sherlock’s Casebookby 1x2gaming

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most popular characters ever and the stories, movies, and TV shows he appears in have been enjoyed by millions around the world. Over more than a century of adaptations, we’ve seen this iconic detective everywhere from Victorian London to even space (thank you, Star Trek).

Now punters around the world can enter the world of the famous detective in this steam-punk flavored take on the famous story.

1x2gaming has brought Holmes to the world of video slots in Sherlock’s Casebook - an offering replete with special features and interesting mechanics.

Theme

The game takes us to an alternative Victorian London, one in which steam is king and zeppelins rule the skies.

On the banks of the Thames river is where we find our reels, and on them the symbols:

Sherlock Holmes himself is the wild of this game, and an expanding one. The full picture is animated and shows the detective taking a hit from his famous pipe.

Speaking of famous items, the other high paying symbols are things we’ve all come to associate with the private investigator. A cap, a violin, magnifying glass, and a revolver.

Dr. Watson makes an appearance too…

…as the sticky wild used in the extra spins mode.

Betting Functions and Options

This is a five-reel and three-row game with twenty-five fixed paylines which pay out left to right. The minimum bet a player can stake on a single spin is $0.25 while the maximum goes all the way up to $100.

Gamers on mobile devices on in a hurry will appreciate the addition of a quick spin mode which will skip all the animations and just show the spin result immediately.

Special Features

With so many different takes on the Sherlock Holmes story, anyone giving it a shot needs to make sure theirs stands out. And what better way to achieve it than with fun special features?

The main attraction in this game is the extra spins game, activated by collecting at least three scatter symbols.

During this mode, Dr. Watson will take over as a sticky wild. Anytime he appears, he stays in position for the duration of the extra spins mode.

Our Take

This is definitely not the first time Sherlock Holmes has been the subject of a video slot. But there’s a lot to like in this offering.

The graphics are crisp and detailed and look nice in widescreen on desktop and on mobile.

The special features may be a bit bare bones…

…but are executed well enough to keep your attention regardless of whether or not you’re a Sherlock fan.

So there’ no mystery here, this is a fun slot you shouldn’t miss.