Tome of Madness is a slot machine developed by NetEnt, released in 2020. It has become one of the most popular games among players worldwide due to its unique theme and captivating gameplay mechanics.
The game takes place in ancient Egypt, where players are transported into a realm filled with mysteries and treasures. The design of Tome of Madness features intricate hieroglyphics, golden accents, and atmospheric lighting, setting the tone for an immersive experience.
Symbols
At the core of any slot machine Tome of Madness lies its symbols, which can be divided into three main categories: low-value symbols, medium-value symbols, and high-value symbols. In Tome of Madness, players will encounter cards 9 through Ace as low-value symbols (10x bet), followed by four treasure-themed characters as mediums (20-25x bet). The two High-Variance Goddesses are Isis and Nephthys, which serve as both the highest-paying symbol (40-50 times bet) and can trigger special features when appearing on screen.
Payouts
A fundamental aspect of any slot is its payout structure. In Tome of Madness, players receive standard wins for three or more matching symbols in a row from left to right starting from Reel 1. The maximum win per spin occurs via the "Book" feature, where up to five Booked features can be triggered simultaneously.
The theoretical RTP (Return to Player) rate is set at 96.14% which means over the course of an infinite number of plays a player could expect approximately €94 back for every €100 put in, providing higher chances than average among slot machines.
Wilds and Scatters
WILD symbols can substitute for regular symbols when it comes to forming wins but will not replace SCATTERS. They are represented as a golden Wild symbol on all five reels. The Isis or Nephthys High-Variance Goddesses may serve double-duty during Free Spins round which also serves as wild.
The ‘Tome’ Scatter is used to trigger the Bonus Feature and can be collected from anywhere, any reel.
Bonus Features
At the center of the gameplay experience lies a trio of interconnected features – "Madness", "Dreams" and "Nephthys". Each feature offers its unique set of rules regarding gameplay and symbols that will appear in view when chosen randomly by Nephthys or Isis during gameplay.
The maximum win potential is 5,000x the initial bet.
Free Spins
Players can engage with Free Spins round using SCATTERS collected from anywhere on Reels. Upon three Scatter appearances within any single spin, an additional ten Free Spins will be awarded at a multiplier of x4 and players begin Book feature during this time. Additional FREE SPINS is added as per bonus rules.
The RTP rate remains 96.14%.
RTP
Tome of Madness has a theoretical RTP percentage (Return To Player) set to 96.14% over infinite plays, above the average Return for Slots.
Volatility
While volatility in slot machines varies widely among developers and games, we classify Tome as "High-Variance".
A high variance means that fewer but higher wins can occur throughout gameplay periods which results into reduced but more valuable winnings.
The volatility contributes positively to creating intense excitement during long sessions.