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Holmes and the Stolen Stones Slot Review

Yggdrasil detective hunt — ~96.40% band, 2,000×. Verdict: 8.9/10.

Reviewed by Riley Chen (Games Editor) · How we test — catalog RTP, volatility and lobby availability.

Holmes and the Stolen Stones 8.9
96.40% RTP
High Volatility
2,000x Max win
5 x 3 Grid
Lines Ways
Gems Mechanics
Stones & free spins Features
2015 Release

What Is Holmes and the Stolen Stones?

Holmes and the Stolen Stones is Yggdrasil's high-volatility Holmes and the Stolen Stones title at a 2,000× max-win class — published ~96.40% RTP band in our catalog.

Confirm Holmes and the Stolen Stones before you assume a peer with similar art. Valley of the Gods / Valley of the Gods 2 can sit beside it in search results.

Compare with Valley of the Gods and Valley of the Gods 2, then confirm the cash RTP panel on a Top 10 brand before you raise stakes.

At a Glance

ProviderYggdrasil
RTP96.4% (confirm in-game)
VolatilityHigh
Max win2,000x
Grid5×3
WaysPaylines
MechanicsGem collect / free spins
FeaturesStolen stones, free spins
Release2015
Our score8.9 / 10

Stake/table limits depend on the casino configuration — check the in-game panel.

How Holmes and the Stolen Stones Works

  1. Base spins feed Yggdrasil feature pays around the Holmes and the Stolen Stones identity. Exact free-spin rules sit in the paytable for your lobby build.
  2. Free spins concentrate larger outcomes under paytable-specific modifiers. Read that card once before the first real-money session.
  3. The 2,000× ceiling is the listed class in our catalog. Treat it as a rare top, not a session expectation.
  4. High-vol dry spells are normal. Confirm ~96.40% on the cash panel before you raise stakes.

Key Features

Holmes free spins

Yggdrasil Holmes and the Stolen Stones free spins / features. Confirm exact triggers in the paytable for your build.

2,000× ceiling

Listed max-win class in our catalog. Rare outcomes — not a pacing promise for short sessions.

High volatility

Feature-led returns with quieter base stretches. Theme art does not soften high-vol feature droughts.

~96.40% RTP band

Published figure when the panel matches. Reduced Yggdrasil builds still appear at some operators.

Holmes and the Stolen Stones Variants

Compare editions and peers before you switch.

Valley of the Gods

5,000x Yggdrasil peer.

96.2% RTP
5,000x Max win
High Volatility
8.9 Score
Winterberries

5,000x seasonal peer.

96.2% RTP
2,000x Max win
Medium Volatility
8.9 Score
Birds on a Wire

Thunderkick 2,000x peer.

96.1% RTP
2,000x Max win
Medium Volatility
8.9 Score

RTP Check & Demo vs Real Play

Yggdrasil ships multiple RTP configs for Holmes and the Stolen Stones. Prefer ~96.40% on the info panel; reduced builds appear at some operators.

RTP configuration House edge Editor note
96.40% 3.60% Full / preferred build when the panel matches.
Reduced build Higher If the panel shows less, size stakes down or switch build.

How to check

  1. Open Holmes and the Stolen Stones after login.
  2. Confirm Holmes and the Stolen Stones — not Valley of the Gods / Valley of the Gods 2.
  3. Confirm RTP (~96.40% preferred).
  4. Confirm free-spin rules for your build.

Treat RTP as lobby-specific on our where-to-play brands.

Who Holmes and the Stolen Stones Is For

Holmes and the Stolen Stones suits players who want a high-vol Yggdrasil Holmes and the Stolen Stones frame at 2,000×.

  • Prefer Valley of the Gods for the Yggdrasil valley peer.
  • Prefer Valley of the Gods 2 for the Valley sequel.
  • Confirm Holmes and the Stolen Stones — not Valley of the Gods / Valley of the Gods 2 — in the lobby title.
  • Keep stakes sized for high-vol feature droughts — they are normal.
  • Verify ~96.40% on the cash panel before raising stakes.

vs Valley of the Gods & Birds on a Wire

Holmes is a 2k Yggdrasil classic; Valley is a 5k peer; Birds is Thunderkick’s 2k medium-vol peer.

TitleWhen to pick it
Holmes and the Stolen Stones Detective gems, 2,000×.
Valley of the Gods Yggdrasil 5,000× peer.
Birds on a Wire Thunderkick 2,000× peer.

Choose Holmes for detective Yggdrasil; Valley for 5k; Birds for Thunderkick 2k.

Pros & Cons

ProsWhere the slot is strong

  • Clear Holmes detective identity
  • Solid ~96.40% published RTP band
  • Compare path to Valley / Winterberries gold
  • Early Yggdrasil franchise landmark feel

ConsTrade-offs before you play

  • 2,000× ceiling trails many modern high-vol peers
  • High-vol droughts between strong free-spin sequences
  • Easy to confuse with Valley of the Gods / Valley of the Gods 2
  • Reduced RTP builds still appear

Where to Play Holmes and the Stolen Stones

Ten randomly selected brands from our casino directory. After login, open Holmes and the Stolen Stones and confirm the RTP / rules panel (prefer ~96.40%). Availability still depends on your region.

Bonuses & Wagering on Holmes and the Stolen Stones

Before clearing a welcome offer on Holmes and the Stolen Stones, read the contribution table.

  • Some packages exclude or down-weight this title class.
  • Max-bet / max-chip rules while a bonus is active still apply.
  • Confirm Holmes and the Stolen Stones by exact name before you opt in.
  • Use casino reviews for brand-level wagering notes.

Final Verdict — 8.9/10

Holmes and the Stolen Stones earns 8.9/10 as a 2,000× Yggdrasil detective classic — play it for gem-collect framing, not for modern 5k ceilings.

Verify the info-panel RTP on a partner brand before you raise stakes.

From the catalog

Nearby lobby favourites from the same category — open a title or jump back to slots.

FAQ

Holmes and the Stolen Stones FAQ

RTP, max win, variants, ante bet and where to play — quick answers before you spin.

Both sit in Yggdrasil’s feature lane with strong ceilings in our catalog. Choose by theme and confirm both cash panels before you stake.

Our catalog lists about 96.40% on the common configuration. Confirm the in-game panel — reduced builds and side edges exist.

2,000x stake class in our catalog. Treat that as a ceiling / variable class, not a routine session result.

Our catalog tags it High. Size stakes for that class — labels are not guarantees of session smoothness.

No. Valley of the Gods is a later Yggdrasil title with a 5,000× class in our catalog. Holmes sits at 2,000× — confirm the exact title after login.

We show ten randomly selected brands from our casino directory in the where-to-play section. Confirm Holmes and the Stolen Stones and the RTP / rules panel after login. Availability still depends on your region.