{"title":"Play Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness Slot Game at Heart Bingo","description":"Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness by Play'n GO at Heart Bingo is a horror slot game with cluster pays, Portal effects and a Mega Wild.","custom_path":"/en-gb/casino/games/1007621-rich-wilde-and-the-tome-of-madness","heading":"Play Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness","heading_tag":"h1","nofollow":false,"noindex":false,"has_custom_schema":true,"schema_json":[{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb","name":"Online Bingo Site"},"position":1},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/online-casino","name":"Casino"},"position":2},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/category/the-jackpots--","name":"[category] | [brand]"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/1007621-rich-wilde-and-the-tome-of-madness","name":"Play Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness"},"position":4}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Game","@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/1007621-rich-wilde-and-the-tome-of-madness","name":"Play Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness","description":"Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness by Play'n GO at Heart Bingo is a horror slot game with cluster pays, Portal effects and a Mega Wild.","image":"cms-images/m7v3dtrjzp8e623vdver2sl3co5t","genre":"Online Slot","creator":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Play n Go"},"numberOfPlayers":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","minValue":1,"maxValue":1},"url":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/1007621-rich-wilde-and-the-tome-of-madness"},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What theme does Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness use?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Our screen uses a Lovecraft inspired horror setting with fog, lightning, occult artefacts, Cthulhu imagery and Rich Wilde exploring a dark sanctuary."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How does the Other World Free Round work?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Collecting 42 qualifying symbols charges the Portal and activates the round. Three Portal Effects are prepared initially, while overcharging can increase the total to seven."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How do potential payouts form in Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"At least four matching symbols must connect horizontally or vertically on the 5x5 grid. Winning clusters disappear and replacements fall into place through cascades."}}]}],"has_toc":true,"alternate_languages":[],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"Game Review  ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eRich Wilde and the Tome of Madness Slot Game Review \u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eRich Wilde has left the Egyptian sunshine behind, apparently deciding ancient tombs weren’t dangerous enough. Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness from Play'n GO drops our adventurer into a Lovecraft inspired nightmare played across a 5x5 cluster grid. Cascades charge a mysterious Portal, Eye Marks introduce Special Wilds, and further progress can activate Abyss and Void effects. Charge the Portal far enough and our journey reaches the Other World Free Round, where an enormous Mega Wild may eventually join the chaos.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Theme \u0026 Graphic ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eTheme \u0026amp; Graphic\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eOur setting trades desert temples for a dark sanctuary filled with fog, stone carvings and ominous flashes of lightning. Rich Wilde waits beside the reels looking remarkably composed for a man investigating supernatural literature with a questionable safety record. Four coloured stones occupy the lower end of the grid, while occult objects, a dagger, a ring and Cthulhu inspired imagery handle the premium symbols.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003ePurple, green and blue effects break through the otherwise gloomy surroundings whenever Eye Marks or Portal features activate. The soundtrack uses heavy, uneasy rhythms, while a quotation associated with H. P. Lovecraft establishes the mood before our first spin. Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness never becomes outright gruesome, but the screen makes clear that our archaeological trip has gone somewhat off itinerary.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Payout Table ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003ePayout Table\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eFour coloured stones form our lower paying group. The premium symbols begin with a Cthulhu mask before moving through the Golden Ring, Dagger and Cthulhu Amulet. Potential values increase with cluster size, beginning from four connected matching symbols.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"raw-html-embed\"\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e \r\n\r\n \u003ctbody\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003ctr\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003cth\u003eSymbol\u003c/th\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003cth\u003ePayout for 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or more symbols\u003c/th\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003c/tr\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003ctr\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003eGreen Stone\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003e0.10x, 0.20x, 0.30x, 0.60x, 1.20x, 1.50x, 2.00x\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003c/tr\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003ctr\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003eBlue Stone\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003e0.20x, 0.40x, 0.60x, 1.20x, 2.40x, 3.00x, 4.00x\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003c/tr\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003ctr\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003eRed Stone\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003e0.30x, 0.50x, 0.80x, 1.60x, 3.20x, 4.00x, 5.00x\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003c/tr\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003ctr\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003ePurple Stone\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003e0.40x, 0.60x, 1.00x, 2.00x, 4.00x, 4.50x, 6.00x\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003c/tr\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003ctr\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003eCthulhu Mask\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003e0.70x, 1.50x, 3.00x, 6.00x, 12.00x, 15.00x, 30.00x\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003c/tr\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003ctr\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003eGolden Ring\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003e1.00x, 2.00x, 4.00x, 8.00x, 16.00x, 20.00x, 40.00x\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003c/tr\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003ctr\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003eDagger\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003e1.50x, 3.00x, 6.00x, 12.00x, 24.00x, 30.00x, 60.00x\u003c/td\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003c/tr\u003e \r\n\r\n   \u003ctr\u003e \r\n\r\n     \u003ctd\u003eCthulhu Amulet\u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eSpecial Wild: Special Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols and can help activate additional Portal effects when they contribute to a potential cluster.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eMultiplier Wild: Rich Wilde appears as the Multiplier Wild. The symbol substitutes for regular icons and doubles potential payouts involving the Wild.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eMega Wild: The large Cthulhu creature can appear during the Other World Free Round after every Eye Mark has been opened. The Mega Wild moves down one row after each cascade while substituting for regular symbols.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Bonus Features ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eBonus Features\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eCascades\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eFour or more matching symbols connected horizontally or vertically create a potential cluster payout. Every symbol involved disappears afterwards, allowing the icons above to drop into the empty spaces.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eNew symbols then enter the grid. Another qualifying cluster continues the same sequence, with cascades repeating until no further potential payout forms.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eEye Marks\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eEye Marks can appear on random grid positions. Creating a potential cluster across a marked position opens the corresponding eye.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eOnce the current cascade sequence ends, an opened Eye Mark adds two Special Wilds to our grid. These Wilds can create further clusters and contribute towards Portal effects.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003ePortal\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003ePotential cluster symbols charge the Portal meter throughout play. Collecting seven qualifying symbols adds two Special Wilds, while reaching 14 adds another pair and introduces the possibility of the Abyss Portal Effect when one of those Wilds contributes to a cluster.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eAt 27 collected symbols, another two Special Wilds arrive. A potential cluster involving one of them may activate the Void effect.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eRather than waiting for a separate Scatter combination, our progression grows directly from successful clusters. Among \u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/online-casino\"\u003eonline casinos\u003c/a\u003e, that creates a useful connection between ordinary results and the larger feature sequence.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eAbyss\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eAbyss becomes available after the 14 symbol Portal threshold. Activation depends on one of the Special Wilds introduced at this stage contributing to a potential cluster.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eThe effect changes the grid before cascades continue, potentially creating new spaces for symbols to settle and further combinations to form.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eVoid\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eVoid becomes available once the Portal has collected 27 qualifying symbols and another set of Special Wilds enters the grid.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eWhen the required Wild interaction activates Void, one random regular symbol type is selected and every matching instance is removed. Remaining icons fall into the resulting gaps, giving our cascade sequence another opportunity to continue.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eOther World Free Round\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eCollecting 42 qualifying symbols fully charges the Portal and activates one Other World Free Round. Three random Portal Effects are prepared at the beginning.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eOvercharging the Portal can increase that number. Every three qualifying symbols beyond the initial 42 add another Portal Effect, with as many as seven available.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eWhenever no further potential cluster forms, one unused effect activates. Each effect also adds four Special Wilds before play continues, and the round finishes once every prepared Portal Effect has been used.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eMega Wild\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eThe Other World Free Round begins with 11 or 12 Eye Marks scattered across our grid. Every eye must be opened by forming a qualifying cluster over its position.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eOnce the complete set has opened, the Mega Wild appears. The large creature moves down one row after every cascade, substituting for regular paying symbols as the sequence continues. The Mega Wild eventually leaves the bottom of the grid.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Spin Mechanics ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eSpin Mechanics\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eRich Wilde and the Tome of Madness uses five reels and five rows with cluster pays instead of paylines. At least four matching symbols must touch horizontally or vertically to produce a potential payout. Diagonal connections alone don’t qualify.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eEvery successful cluster starts a cascade, with matching symbols removed and replacements dropping from above. The same sequence also feeds the Portal according to the number of qualifying symbols involved. Eye Marks pay attention to specific positions, while Special Wilds can affect both cluster formation and feature activation.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eUnlike conventional left to right reel setups, potential combinations can begin anywhere on our 25 position grid.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Similar Slots ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eSimilar Slots\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eA few previously reviewed \u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/slots\"\u003eonline slots\u003c/a\u003e share either the cluster structure, horror atmosphere or Play'n GO style of meter driven progression.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2010852-medusas-madness\"\u003eMedusa's Madness\u003c/a\u003e: This is our closest mechanical comparison, using a nearly parallel system of Eye Marks, cascading clusters, gateway progression and a descending Mega Wild.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2017386-le-prechaun\"\u003eLe Prechaun\u003c/a\u003e: Cluster pays and persistent marked positions connect the two games, though Golden Squares and Position Multipliers replace supernatural portals.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2017077-sanatorium-secrets\"\u003eSanatorium Secrets\u003c/a\u003e: Psychological horror, transforming Wilds and feature preparation make this a suitable thematic match for readers who prefer darker reel settings.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Heart Bingo’s Opinion ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHeart Bingo’s Opinion\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eOur main impression is that Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness handles horror better than many slots that simply switch the lights off and add a skull. The fog, lightning and occult imagery create an appropriately uneasy setting, while the Portal gives every cascade a reason to matter beyond the immediate potential payout.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eThe feature cycle can become repetitive, particularly when Abyss or Void mainly clears the board and sends us back into another cascade. Still, the Other World Free Round gives our progression a clear destination, and opening every Eye Mark before the Mega Wild arrives creates a satisfying objective. Among online slots using charge meters, this remains one of Play'n GO's more memorable combinations of atmosphere and mechanics.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"}]}