Game Of The Month June 2021

Hello and welcome to NonStopBonus’ monthly game award show. This is where we pick an online slot that has all the right qualities to become Game of the Month. The lucky title of June is Moriarty Megaways, a slot released on May 19, 2021 by iSoftBet, under license from BTG. Let’s see what makes it so great!

Welcome to London!

Well, welcome to Victorian London, to be exact. This slot, part of iSoftBet’s Twisted Tale series, focuses on Sherlock Holmes' archnemesis, the evil Moriarty. This is the 4th game in the series, with more to come this year. Previous releases in this series were Sheriff of Nottingham, Morgana Megaways and Queen of Wonderland. 

As you’d expect from iSoftBet, the graphics in Moriarty Megaways are top-notch. The symbols are rich in details and meaning, while the background will take you right to the cobbled streets of ye olde London. 

This slot machine comes with a setup of 6 reels and no less than 324 paylines. It’s in the name, after all. As you might expect, it’s a highly volatile slot with an above average RTP of 96%. Now that we got the numbers out of the way, let’s get to the main attraction…

The Awesome Features!

A great theme wouldn’t be complete without some equally awesome features. Luckily, Moriarty Megaways has everything you could possibly need and more! For starters, it uses the cascading reels mechanic. When you land a winning combo, the symbols will disappear, making room for new ones to fall in place. 

You then have Sherlock’s Max Megaways that can be triggered at any spin. This will force the reels into a 117,649 outcome with the multiplier increasing after every win. After this, we just have to mention the Free Spins. You’ll get 15 of them every time you land 3 BONUS symbols in one lucky spin. 

If you like taking risks, you can always place a Moriarty Bet. It costs 150x your total bet and such a spin is guaranteed to trigger the Moriarty Free Spins Super Bonus Feature with 3, 4, 5 or 6 Scatters.

Search for the Clues!

You will also see a horizontal tracker above the reels. This will add a symbol to the reel it’s above for reels 2, 3, 4 and 5, increasing your chances at a good win. And as a true detective, you’ll have to keep track of some clues and hints!

And by that, we mean the special symbols, as there are quite a few. You first have a golden BONUS symbol that triggers the Free Spins, followed by a compass Wild and a Mystery newspaper. Of course, you’ll also see the main characters - Sherlock, Watson and Moriarty - as the top-paying special symbols.

Closing Thoughts

While Moriarty Megaways might sound complex, it really isn’t! Once you start placing your bets and spinning the reels, you’ll see how easy it is to catch the bad guy and make some good cash in the process. So what are you waiting for? Try it out for yourself!