Reel Gems is a new 243 way slot from Microgaming. Instead of lines these ‘way’s are set and players choose a wager and number of coins to play instead. Each reel also offers the chance to spin independently which brings tactics into the game. Players can gain from wilds, multipliers and free spins which can pay up to 120,000 coins.

Reel Gems Slot Theme

Reel Gems uses a royal blue background and soft mood music to create a welcoming and relaxing environment for players. The reels are jazzed up with gemstones, bright colored icons and a dazzling logo.

You’ll also notice that each reel includes ‘respin’ at the bottom. Pressing this allows you to respin that reel only, so if you notice a winning line up on the other reels you can respin a single reel to try to complete the combination.

Wins are paid from left to right when three or more icons appear. The lowest prize available is 2 coins whilst the highest is 4,000 coins during standard play. Any ‘big win’ will trigger a cascade of diamonds to shoot up from the bottom of the reels as the prize is counted up.

Betting Options and More Functions

The smallest coin value is 0.01 but due to the 243 ways setup the smallest bet is 0.25, which isn’t bad considering. There are many different bets available up to $125, so whatever their requirements every player can find a suitable wager.

Automatic spins are available when using the expert mode, although we’d discourage you from using them on this slot because you may very well miss out on an individual reel spin opportunity.

Reel Gems Slot Features

The Reel Gems logo only appears on reels two and four. It will bridge the missing gap between icons to create more winning combinations.

3, 4 or 5 free spin diamond set rings will award 15 free spins. Any wins gained during the free spins feature are tripled and you are able to re-win free spins if three diamond ring icons appear on the triggering reels again.

Our Take on Reel Gems

We’d like to see this format more, especially from Microgaming. The combination of 243 ways to win and individual respins makes Reel Gems more interesting to play than many other standard video slots.