Perfect Gems Slot Review

Perfect Gems Slot Overview

Perfect Gems is a video slot from Play’n GO that grabbed my attention straight away with its Payways engine, which feels very close to Megaways. The game launched in May 2019 and runs on 6 reels, with 3 rows on the first and last reels while the 4 middle reels can expand. Between 2304 and 21609 ways to win are possible, and every spin can chain into several cascading wins with an increasing win multiplier.

From my sessions, the main draw in Perfect Gems is the combination of cascading wins and a multiplier that keeps climbing during a sequence. Wins explode, symbols fall away, and new ones drop in, all on the same stake. The math model is highly volatile, and the default RTP of 96.50 percent sits a bit above the usual figure, which suits players like me who chase bigger but less frequent hits.

Perfect Gems Slot Information

Perfect Gems is set inside an old building where daylight seeps through small windows onto shelves packed with books. Candles burn beside the reels, which sit in the middle of the room and give the game a classic, almost studious feel. The 6 vertical reels start with 3 rows each, while an extra horizontal reel above reels two to five brings extra symbols into play on every spin.

Wins in Perfect Gems land when I hit at least three matching symbols on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel. The top reel spins from left to right, and when symbols line up in the right way the middle reels can grow up to seven symbols high. Combined with the cascading mechanic, that layout keeps the grid changing constantly. The slot runs on HTML5, so I can play on mobile or desktop without fuss.

Symbols in Perfect Gems

The lower paying symbols in Perfect Gems are card values 9, 10, J, Q, K and A, paying between 0.8 and 1.5 times the bet for a six of a kind hit. The higher paying symbols are gemstones in red, green, yellow and blue, with the blue gem sitting at the top and worth up to 25 times the bet on a full winline. A golden W acts as the Wild, substituting all regular symbols apart from the two Scatters.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x25
	5	x15
	4	x5
	3	x3
	2	x1
	6	x4
	5	x1.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	6	x2.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.35
	6	x2
	5	x0.75
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	6	x1.5
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.2
	6	x1.5
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.2
	6	x1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.15
	6	x1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.15
	6	x0.8
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.8
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	Scatter
	Scatter
	Wild

Bonus Features in Perfect Gems

The Payways engine in Perfect Gems is similar to Megaways but works in its own way. The first and last reels are fixed at three symbols high, while reels two to five work with the horizontal reel above. When a symbol on that top reel matches a symbol on any of the four middle reels, the symbol on the main reel splits into two, pushing the number of ways up, all the way to 21609 when everything opens up.

The golden W Wild only appears on the top reel and is key during base game play. When it lands, it substitutes for all regular symbols except the two Scatter symbols and splits all three symbols directly beneath it, helping to build extra ways. Every winning combination then triggers a cascade. Winning symbols are removed, new ones fall down, and I get a fresh chance to line up more wins without changing my stake.

On top of that, there is a multiplier meter above the first reel that starts at 1x on every paid spin. Each cascading win increases it by one step, and the same multiplier applies to all wins in that sequence. Once the chain of cascades ends, the multiplier resets in the base game. Two different Scatter symbols appear as diamonds with golden leaves, and they handle the entry to the free spins round and any extra spins there.

Free Spins in Perfect Gems

Free spins in Perfect Gems are where I have seen the slot really come alive. Landing 3, 4, 5 or 6 Perfect Scatter symbols in the base game gives 9, 15, 21 or 27 free spins. In the feature, the Spin Scatter appears and awards 2 extra spins every time it lands, with no upper limit. The best part is that the multiplier carries over from the triggering spin and never resets, only standing still or climbing higher.

Perfect Gems RTP, Volatility and Max Win

Perfect Gems runs on a high volatility math model, and I feel that clearly in long sessions. The default RTP is listed at 96.50 percent, putting it a bit higher than many standard slots. There are also lower RTP models at 94.50, 91.50, 87.50 and 84.50 percent, and some casinos use those alternatives. I always check the information screen or help section to see which version I am actually playing before I spin.

The max win in Perfect Gems is 5000 times the bet, and the stake range runs from 0.20 up to 100 per spin. With the top stake, that works out at a potential 500000 win on a single paid round if everything lines up through the Payways engine and multipliers. There is no progressive jackpot here, but the fixed potential feels strong for a high variance game, although the ride can be quite turbulent between bigger hits.

Perfect Gems Slot Verdict

Having spent a fair amount of time on Perfect Gems, I see it as Play’n GO’s own take on the Megaways style. The Payways engine, cascading wins and multiplier work together well, even if the mechanic looks like an obvious copy at first glance. For me, the real hook lies in the free spins, where an unlimited multiplier and unlimited retriggers can turn a modest trigger into a sequence that fills the screen with wins.

On the upside, I enjoy the free spins with unlimited refills, the Payways engine with its splitting symbols, and the high volatility that can reach 5000x the stake. On the downside, the feature can be hard to trigger, and the base game sometimes feels a bit harsh when the cascades do not connect. Even so, when I am in the mood for gemstone slots with serious punch, Perfect Gems stays near the top of my list.

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