The mischievous folk character is endowed here with the image, erudition and solving abilities of the legendary sleuth (pipe, magnifying glass, distinctive detective cap), while a magic Fairydom as a backdrop and an energetic Irish flute score is adding extra spirit to the game.
There are 6 reels and the humongous 117 649 (7 to the 6th power) possibilities to pay. On each spin, an RRM – Random Reel Modifier is emitting between 2 and 7 symbols. In this slot, reels 2/3/4/5 have an extension, but still, they can contain the same number of 2 to 7 symbols. The point of the game is to match 3+ symbols on adjacent reels.
This is one High Volatility and high RTP (96.44%) online slot, with excellent graphics and sounds, avalanche mechanics, exciting Re-spins. The unsparing Free Spins include unlimited increasing Multiplier for cascading wins, and to top it all, the game offers a whopping maximum prospect of 28 000x the total bet.
Be sure to launch the Shamrock Holms MW online slot and enjoy the lively atmosphere first for free via the DEMO link on our site.
Personal testers’ opinion about Shamrock Holmes MegaWays slot
Although not novelty in theme and functionalities, this is one enjoyable game with a bundle of interesting elements. The paytable should’ve been labelled mediocre (for an MW game) if it wasn’t for the Leprechaun symbol paying for 2OAK and delivering 50x the total bet for 6OAK. Also, the Wilds popping up oftentimes to complete some combination is a good addition (you should note that very few MW games have Wilds). Therefore we can classify the provision here as decent.
| LepreHolmes | 6OAK | 50x |
| Elf | 6OAK | 5x |
| Clover | 6OAK | 2.5x |
| Blue Delfinia | 6OAK | 2x |
| A/K/Q | 6OAK | 1.5x |
| J/10/9 | 6OAK | 1x |
We were very pleased with the high hit frequency of over 35% and the overall dynamic of the game. The Re-spins were generous to us (with sure MW wins), regularly bringing around 50x the total bet. It is nice having this bonus feature in the main game, providing large amounts to keep the balance in line while waiting for the Free Spins.
Leprechaun Holmes secured for us the maximum reward of 580x the total bet (in the Free Spins, where our score was reached via x12 Multiplier). This result is far from what the developer claims to be possible, but it is certainly a large prize and the notion that massive payouts are achievable helps to the popularity of the slot.
In summary: We encourage all spinners who like the MW mechanism to try the Shamrock Holmes MW slot with real money in medium-length sessions with small (up to 2 CAD) bets. However, the game is not fit for covering the bonus money wagering requirements.
So hereby, thanks to their partners-proxies (Red Tiger and All41 Studios), both industry giants: NetEnt (from 2019) and Microgaming (from 2020), are having their feet on the BTG’s MegaWays magic ‘carpet’ already. Only the future will show which studio will develop a better fibre, density, colours and better weaving methods (features, potential and design, springing from the MW licence).
- Check also some iGaming details, and read our opinion on the MegaWays mechanics via this link: Divine Fortune MegaWays slot (NetEnt – 2020)
Bonus Features
- Rolling Reels
After every winning, the avalanche automatically kicks off. Old winning symbols dissolve. New symbols drop on their places, enabling new possibilities for winning combinations. So, placing 1 bet can provide multiple payouts for successive wins. - Free Spins
4 Gold Scatters initiate 10 Free Spins, 5 – 12 FS, and 6 – 14 FS. The bonus always starts with x2 Multiplier. With every cascade of the avalanche, the Multiplier progresses and remains till the end of the bonus. 3 and 4 Scatters appearing on the extra line above the grid during the bonus can deliver more FS. The number of FS and the Win Multiplier is limitless. - Magic Forest Re-Spin-This bonus feature provides sure MW and can be launched with 3 Gold Scatters n the base grid plus LepreHolmes and/or Elf on the extra line above the grid.
Settings
- Provider – All41 Studio (Microgaming)
- Payment lines – 117 649 ways
- Volatility – High
- The default range of bets – 0.20 to 20 CAD
- Playing field – 6 reels, max 7 symbols per reel
- The maximum winning is – 28 000x the total bet
- Features – Rolling reels, Wilds, Re-spins, Free Spins with Unlimited Multipliers
- Free Spins – Yes
- Progressive Jackpot – No
- Gamble feature – No
- RTP – 96.44% (allows getting a positive expectation of winning at the casino)
