Perfect Gems Review

Embracing their devil-may-care attitude like a suit of armor, Play’n GO has ensured that the entertainment keeps flowing this year. With the recent Starblast controversy still fresh in memory, the company is stirring up more drama as it gears up to release Perfect Gems, a Bonanza clone with its own spin on the popular Megaways game engine. Instead of taking the expected route of acquiring a Megaways license from Big Time Gaming like many others, Play’n GO has opted for a more cost-effective solution. While bold, this move is likely to raise eyebrows.

It’s challenging to pinpoint the theme precisely, but rest assured, you won’t find yourself digging in a mine shaft or enduring Nik’s (CEO of BTG) catchy but relentless banjo loop. Instead, Perfect Gems offers something more elaborate and whimsical. Featuring 6 reels and a horizontal reel on top, the game can provide up to 21,609 ways to win when all reels are fully expanded. Additionally, there’s a Win Multiplier feature where each win cascade increases the multiplier, applying to both the main game and the free spins feature, which can be retriggered indefinitely. Players can enjoy Perfect Gems on all devices, with bets ranging from 20 cents to 100 Euros per spin.

Perfect Gems exudes a classic vibe, set within a workspace reminiscent of the English Renaissance period. On the reels, you’ll find A to 9 card suit symbols alongside more valuable pink, green, yellow, and blue gems, with the latter being the most rewarding, offering 25 times your stake for six of a kind. There’s also a wild symbol, which appears exclusively on the top horizontal reel and functions as a substitute for other symbols.

While Big Time Gaming refers to its game mechanic as Megaways, Play’n GO dubs it Payways. While there are similarities between the two, the game engine in Perfect Gems offers a unique twist. The first and sixth reels are fixed to three symbols, while the middle reels can expand to four symbols. However, with the Horizontal Reel feature, the middle reels can expand up to seven symbols high if a symbol on the horizontal reel matches one on the reel below, splitting into two. At full expansion, players can benefit from 21,609 ways to win.

Keep an eye on the Win Multiplier in the top left corner, increasing by 1 with each win cascade as winning symbols are replaced with new ones. The multiplier resets when a cascade fails to generate a winning combination.

The highlight of Perfect Gems is undoubtedly the Free Spins feature. Landing 3, 4, 5, or 6 scatter symbols anywhere on the reels awards 9, 15, 21, or 27 spins, respectively. The regular scatter is replaced by the Spin scatter, adding 2 extra spins each time it appears. The Free Spins feature can be retriggered indefinitely, with the Win Multiplier carrying over and never resetting.

Perfect Gems is another controversial release from Play’n GO that might not sit well with Big Time Gaming, a company known for its successful Megaways game engine licensing. Despite the industry politics, Perfect Gems is undeniably an excellent slot, boasting impressive visuals, smooth gameplay, and high potential for thrills. With high variance, players can land wins of up to 5000 times their stake in both the main game and the Free Spins feature.

Perfect Gems Slot Information

Title: Perfect Gems
Developer: Play’n GO
Reels: 6
Rows: 3-7
Paylines: Up to 21,609
RTP: 96.50% | 94.50% | 91.50% | 87.50% | 84.50%
Hit Freq: N/A
Max Win: 5,000x
Max Win Probability: 1,90E-08
Volatility: High (10/10)
Min/Max Bet: 0.20/100
Release Date: Out Now