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Hot Gems is a diamond of a slot created by top providers Playtech. Themed in an outback mine, this explosive slot sees you blasting your way through rocks in search of hidden treasure. Hot Gems is a 5 reel, 25 payline slot with collapsing reels, free spins and an animated miner to keep you thoroughly entertained.Light up your dynamite, be prepared for a runaway ride through the mines in search of the Hot Gems.
Symbols
The wild symbol can be recognised by the bright red word ‘Wild’ set in stone. It is worth noting that the wild symbol only features on reels 2,3 and 4. It does help to link symbols to win lines, it will substitute all symbols, except the free spins and hot gems scatter symbol.The ‘Hot Gems’ symbol is the scatter, hitting 5 of these on the reels can award you with a payout of 100 times your stake. You need 2 or more to return a win, but of course the more you have, the higher the multiplier.Finally the ‘Free Spins’ symbol activates the free spins feature. This symbol appears on reels 1,3 and 5.
Features
Collapsing Reels – This can come in to play on any spin, well after a winning spin. The symbols that create a winning line will be blown up to allow further symbols to drop in their place. If you win again the process continues. Keep hitting them wins and the symbols will keep blowing up.Free Spins – This is the hidden gem within Hot Gems, by hitting 3 free spins symbols it will trigger this feature. You will be awarded with 15 free spins with collapsing reels. In addition, you will also bring into play a multiplier which increases after each reel collapse, so the more you win, the bigger the multiplier and the better chance you have of digging up a jackpot.
Verdict
Hot Gems is a real gem of a slot based on a slick design, colourful symbols, entertaining theme and bonus features that can see you buying your own precious gems. This slot is not jam packed full of bonus rounds, but it’s neat, easy to play and has the added feature of collapsing reels. Definitely a medium to high variance slot and a solid title from Playtech. We would compare Hidden Gems to Bejewelled, Boom Brothers, Hot Diamonds and Da Vinci Diamonds.
