Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness Review
Join Rich Wilde in his hunt for a mysterious artefact in what could be described as one of the creepiest online slot games of all time. This 5 x 5 Cluster Pays masterpiece is a true departure from what you might be used to, but it’s well worth playing!
Design
Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness is a complete departure from what you’ll be used to if you’re a fan of the series. Before this game was released Wilde had ventured to the jungles of Mexico, the mountains of India and the pyramids of Egypt.
In the Tome of Madness our hero, Rich Wilde is transported to a mysterious new realm inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s famous story The Call of Cthulu. This slot is dark, ominous and straight-up scary, but don’t let that stop you from playing this gorgeously designed gothic slot.
The game opens with the voice of a man reading an H.P. Lovecraft quote, he returns throughout the duration of your gameplay whenever a large win is registered which is pretty eerie if we're being honest!
In terms of the symbols, there are 4 different types of stone, each varying in colour and skulls, rings, daggers and an octopus pendant.
Gameplay
We can’t praise Play’n GO enough for the changes they’ve made in this iteration of the Rich Wilde series. Excuse the pun, but they’ve brought an entirely new dimension to the series.
Played on a 5 x 5 grid Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness is nothing like your ordinary online slot game. Rather than utilise reels and paylines, wins are registered when a cluster of symbols appear next to each other (known as cluster pays). When a winning cluster is registered they're removed from the game and replaced with new ones.
There’s a lot more to take in and it probably will take a while for things to fall into place and for you to fully understand what does what and how each mechanic works.
Win Potential
With an RTP of 96.59%, extremely high volatility and a maximum win of 2,000x your initial bet we were suitably impressed with Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness. This feature-rich game goes a long way in making you feel as if you’re making millions thanks to the cluster pays mechanic leading the multiple successive wins.
Our Verdict
Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness is truly fantastic. This gargantuan gothic masterpiece might look absolutely terrifying when you first start playing, but once you’ve got to grips with the basic premise of the features and mechanics we genuinely believe you’ll fall in love, especially if you manage to unlock the highly lucrative bonuses.
A keen sports bettor, Sam took his first foray into the world of online slots when Bonanza Megaways caught his eye, he’s never looked back since! He joined the team in 2019 and has developed an encyclopedic knowledge of online slots, he isn’t afraid to voice his honest opinion when reviewing new games, even if it does ruffle a few feathers.
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