About Gems Gone Wild
Gems Gone Wild Power Reels is a new slot from Just for the Win with a dazzling appearance thanks to the colour blast of gem stones on the large 8×6 grid. The background looks intergalactic with deep purple and green colours and swirling stars. This theme is attractive if unoriginal, while the soundtrack adds to the atmosphere and has a suitable outer-space vibe.
If you’re used to a standard 5×3 slot setup, the sheer number of coloured gems on the grid layout could look overwhelmingly busy at first glance. Although there are 30 paylines, the Cluster Pays mechanic means you can hit a payout anywhere on the payline – you simply need to find a set of 3 adjacent matching symbols.
Gems Gone Wild Power Reels has an RTP of 95.68%, which is a little on the low side compared with many online slots. The medium volatility rating gives a good balance of risk to reward, while the minimum bet of 10p for every new drop makes this slot highly playable, although the 3,000x stake jackpot might not be tempting enough for high rollers.
Symbols and Paytable
The symbols in Gems Gone Wild Power Reels are gorgeous gem stones. You’ll find green, purple, pink, orange, blue and yellow gems on the screen, each with a different value attached. The rectangular gems are the lower paying symbols and the rounded gems are the higher paying symbols. The best paying gem is the yellow stone, which awards 75x your bet for 8 matches.
There is a golden Wild symbol, which can be awarded as a regular Wild, a Locked Wild or a Super Wild. This means they can sometimes stay on the screen for multiple spins or cover multiple positions on the grid. The jackpot prize in this game is 3,000x your bet, which is a decent sum but not one of the highest out there for big jackpot chasers.
The general appearance of the slot is quite basic, as there is no variation in symbols apart from the gem stones. This is a bit unoriginal and makes the game look tired. However, the Cluster Pays mechanic and large grid makes it feel busy and the swirling intergalactic vibe also boosts the entertainment value.
Gameplay and Features
Cluster Pays
You need to land 3 or more matching symbols on adjacent reels to receive a payout. These can land anywhere along the 30 paylines, which means you can get multiple clusters paying out together on the same spin.
Wilds
The regular golden Wild symbols can replace all other symbols in the game to create more wining combinations.
Locked Wilds
The Wild can appear randomly as a locked symbol, which means it locks into place for the next spin – and potentially the next. These Locked Wilds will stay on the screen as long as you keep landing new winning combinations.
Super Wilds
The Super Wilds can appear at any time during the game and these are super-sized, covering 2×2 or 3×3 positions on the grid. This means they have the potential to create many more winning combinations.
Our Verdict
Gems Gone Wild Power Reels doesn’t look particularly exciting in theme, as gems symbols are so common in the slot world. The lack of bonus games, free spins and multipliers might also be off-putting and the jackpot of 3,000x stake is not that high. However, the game is all about the Super Wilds and Locked Wilds, which appear often and at random. This game also has a pleasant atmosphere, perfect for kicking back for some chilled slots play, thanks to the hazy intergalactic visuals and spacey sound track. Despite the lack of in-depth bonus features, if you enjoy a Cluster Pays mechanic, like medium volatility slots play and appreciate the gems visuals and intergalactic vibe, Gems Gone Wild Power Reels could still be a gently sparkling option.
