Secret of the Stones Slot Gameplay Guide

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Secret of the Stones Slot Pick the Features, Then Follow the Free Spins

Secret of the Stones Slot builds its main feature around a selection of hidden stones. The revealed rewards can change the spin count, multiplier, Wild reels or extra Wild symbols for the free-spins session. Understanding the collected feature set is the key to reading what happens after the picks finish.

5 × 3Reels and rows
25Paylines
20Stones in the pick feature
10Starting free spins
Understand the stone picks ↓
Secret of the Stones Slot free-spins win screen with a Druid Wild reel

Secret of the Stones game facts

DeveloperNetEnt
Original release23 October 2013
LayoutFive reels, three rows and twenty-five paylines
ThemeDruid, stone circle and Celtic animal symbols
WildSubstitutes for regular symbols, not Scatter
Bonus entryThree or more Tree of Life Scatters
Starting allowanceTen free spins before picked additions
Pick stageTwenty hidden stones; picks match the triggering Scatter count
Collected effectsExtra spins, multiplier additions, Wild reels or extra Wild symbols
Edition checkClassic and MAX have different feature sets and limits

This guide explains the feature structure and important edition differences. It does not confirm Philippine real-money availability, a particular casino or an active promotional offer.

The base game uses paylines and a Druid Wild

Regular combinations follow qualifying line paths from the leftmost reel. The animal and card-rank symbols have their own paytable entries, while the bearded Druid is the Wild. A group of matching symbols anywhere on the grid is not automatically a line win.

The Wild can help regular combinations but cannot replace a Tree of Life Scatter. Count Scatters separately when checking entry to the free-spins feature. One Wild beside two Scatters should not be treated as three Scatters.

The stone-circle scenery introduces the theme, but there is no manual timing pattern that forces a trigger. The relevant information is the actual symbol result and game rules, not how long the main game has run without a bonus.

How the hidden-stone selection works

Three or more Scatters in the main game start the feature with ten free spins and a preliminary pick stage. Twenty stones conceal rewards. The number of selections equals the triggering Scatter count, and the collected features apply throughout the subsequent free-spins session.

Secret of the Stones Slot stone-picking bonus showing Wild Reel 4 and Bull Wild rewards

The supplied selection screenshot shows a feature summary along the bottom and a separate “stones left” counter. Those displays answer different questions: the summary records collected effects; the counter shows how many picks remain. A reveal animation is not itself a currency payment.

Triggering ScattersStone selectionsStarting free spins
3310 before additions
4410 before additions
5510 before additions

More picks and more free spins are separate quantities. A fourth Scatter adds a selection; it does not automatically establish a specific total spin count. The revealed rewards determine that total.

Selecting a stone reveals a hidden reward under the game rules. Its location or design does not provide a reliable winning method. Do not interpret a screenshot as a map to the best pick.

Four reward types change the bonus in different ways

Additional free spins

Adds rounds to the allowance. Read the final counter after the pick stage rather than assuming every stone contributes the same number.

Multiplier additions

Changes the multiplier used for qualifying wins. Read the collected total and the mode’s rules before applying it to an award.

Extra Wild symbols

Makes named animal symbols act as Wilds for the session. It is a symbol-role change, not a statement that every reel is fully Wild.

The effects can interact. A symbol converted to Wild may assist a line that also crosses a Wild reel, while a multiplier changes the qualifying award. Let the game evaluate the combined result instead of assigning separate cash amounts to every effect icon.

Check Classic or MAX before applying a feature list

The game has been presented in different editions and mode configurations. Classic uses a narrower set of Wild-reel and extra-Wild options; MAX expands the available rewards. Check the mode indicator and its paytable before copying rules from another screen.

Feature differenceClassicMAX
Potential fully Wild reelsReels 2 and/or 4Reels 2, 3 and/or 4
Potential extra Wild animalsDeer and/or OwlDeer, Bull and/or Owl
Multiplier additions+1× or +2× to the base 1×+1×, +2× or +3× to the base 1×

The supplied pick screenshot includes Bull Wild imagery. That is an expanded reward option, so it should not be used as evidence that every Classic session can reveal Bull Wild. The actual mode controls the selection pool.

Likewise, a familiar title and matching artwork do not establish identical RTP, stake settings or maximum payout. Read the loaded rules for the configuration in front of you.

A simple example of spins and multiplier additions

Imagine an illustrative session beginning with ten free spins and a base 1× multiplier. Suppose the applicable picks add five spins and a +2× multiplier, with no other changes. The quantities should be handled separately.

QuantityCalculationIllustrative result
Spin allowance10 + 515 free spins
Collected multiplier1 + 23×
Qualifying ₱8 award before that multiplier₱8 × 3₱24

This is arithmetic, not a predicted reward combination or a reconstruction of the supplied screenshots. It does not claim that the same peso stake is supported by a particular operator.

Read the feature summary before judging a win

The supplied win screenshot shows a Druid Wild reel and an animal marked Wild. These are separate collected effects. The multiplier indicator and remaining-spin display provide further context for the round.

Secret of the Stones Slot bonus win screen with an animal Wild and 2x multiplier

The large animated number is not necessarily expressed in the currency you use. Check the denomination, completed win and history before comparing it with the displayed bet. A running animation can show a count that changes until settlement.

For a clear record, identify the active mode, collected features, qualifying line result and final credited amount. If a connection interruption makes one of those unclear, retain the round reference for verified support rather than repeating an action blindly.

Read the total stake independently of coin labels

The screenshots contain controls for lines, level and coin value. Changing one can change the currency charge even when another number stays the same. Use the final total bet as the cost check before a paid spin.

For an illustrative configuration, twenty-five lines at one coin per line and a ₱0.10 coin value would total ₱2.50. That example explains units; it does not confirm Philippine denominations or limits for the loaded edition.

A game’s free-spins feature is also separate from an operator’s signup reward. If promotional funds are used, check the title list, contribution and withdrawal conditions in the campaign. See the bonus terms guide and wagering calculation guide for those account-level rules.

Four checks for following a bonus session

  1. 1

    Confirm the edition and cost

    Check Classic or MAX, the selected denomination and final bet before paid play.

  2. 2

    Count the actual Scatters

    Separate the triggering Scatter result from Wild substitution on normal lines.

  3. 3

    Read the collected feature set

    Track remaining picks, added spins, total multiplier, Wild reels and changed animal symbols.

  4. 4

    Use the settled result

    Let the complete round resolve, then compare the credited total with game history if needed.

RTP and maximum payout depend on the configuration

The requested classic-game reference lists 96.72% RTP. Updated mode listings show different figures, and published maximum-payout descriptions are not consistent across the available material. Use the exact edition’s loaded rules for both RTP and payout limits rather than treating one review number as universal.

RTP is a theoretical long-term statistic, not a promise of the return from a deposit. The reference’s medium-to-high variance label also does not tell you when the feature will trigger or how much a session will return.

No pick pattern, spin timing or progressive staking method guarantees a favourable feature set. A payout ceiling is a rule limit, not a target. The bankroll management guide explains affordable spending boundaries without assuming a way to beat the game.

Demo and mobile checks

Where a permitted demo is available, virtual play can help explain the pick counter and feature summary without a paid balance. Demo awards cannot be withdrawn or used as evidence of future results.

On mobile, check that the mode, total stake and free-spin counter remain readable. If controls overlap or a result is interrupted, consult the history and the access troubleshooting guide before repeating an action.

For another NetEnt bonus structure, the Mythic Maiden Slot guide explains a different feature system. Similar multiplier language does not make the calculation or extra-spin rules interchangeable.

Keep eligibility and limits separate from game rules

This guide is intended for eligible adults aged 21 and above, subject to other restrictions. Verify the exact operator, domain and relevant authorisation before considering real-money access. Developer artwork and a demo listing do not establish that a site may serve Philippine players.

Use an affordable entertainment budget and a time boundary. Keep essential and borrowed funds outside gambling, and avoid chasing a particular pick result or lost balance. Check available cooling-off and exclusion tools; the responsible-gaming guide explains protective options.

Secret of the Stones Slot FAQs

What is Secret of the Stones Slot?

It is a NetEnt Celtic-themed slot with a five-reel, three-row layout, twenty-five paylines and a stone-selection feature before free spins.

How does the bonus start?

Three or more Scatters in the main game start ten free spins and the preliminary stone picks.

How many stones can I choose?

The pick count matches the triggering Scatter count, from a board of twenty stones.

What can the stones reveal?

Rewards include extra spins, multiplier additions, Wild reels and extra Wild animal symbols.

Does a fourth Scatter automatically mean fifteen spins?

No. It gives another pick. The revealed rewards determine any additions to the starting spin allowance.

Are Classic and MAX rewards identical?

No. MAX expands options such as fully Wild reels and extra Wild animals. Read the active mode’s rules.

Is there a guaranteed best stone?

No reliable pick pattern guarantees a particular reward or profitable outcome.

Which RTP and maximum payout apply?

Use the exact loaded edition and mode. Published figures differ across classic and updated material.

Can demo winnings be withdrawn?

No. Virtual balances and demo awards are not real-money winnings.