Gemstone Demo Slot - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Game theme

The clue is in the name with Gemstone from CQ9; unsurprisingly, this game is all about jewels and gems. Riches, coins and jewels have always been prominent in gambling and slot games, clearly signifying success and wealth; in recent years, slot games featuring gems and jewels have become hugely popular. There is no real story for the game, which simply consists of an array of gems falling into place on the reel structure. This game features a range of different coloured gems and jewels in varying shapes. The theme is simple but executed perfectly.

Graphics & soundtrack

Like other CQ9 Gaming Online Slots, Gemstone is visually appealing. The game is brilliantly bright and cheerful and features a collection of vividly coloured gems. There are no advanced, ground-breaking graphics here; instead, the visuals are simple, effective and appealing. The background for the game is a brilliant blue sky, with the coloured gems falling into place inside invisible reels in a grid formation. The gleaming gems are beautifully presented and there are some animations that add life to the game when a win is landed. When a winning combination is formed, the gems disappear in a glittery explosion.

How to play

Gemstone could not be easier to play, as players can literally sit back and watch the gems fall into place and rack up those wins. Players can adjust their bet level using the + and - buttons at the bottom of the game screen, with the total bet and the current credit clearly shown. All players need to do is click the start button and the gems will fall from the sky into place.

The aim of the game is to line up consecutive and adjacent symbols in a winning formation. When the symbols land to form a win, they disappear to enable other symbols to fall into place and increase the winning opportunity. This continues for each spin until no more winning combinations are formed. The win details are clearly shown on the screen, so players can easily keep track and get to recognise the most lucrative combinations.

Players can select the auto 1 or auto 2 functions if they wish, which will keep the reels turning automatically and speed up play. When an auto function is used, the auto button changes to a cancel button and players simply need to click this to stop the auto function at any time.

The special symbol on the reels is the cake symbol. Once a player has cleared 15 of these special symbols, they progress to the next round. As each special symbol is landed, a ‘shield’ disappears. A special symbol does not need to be in a winning combination; instead, any special cake symbol that appears on its own disappears to make room for a new symbol. If a special symbol appears with any spin, it will disappear before any other winning combinations.

The other important symbol on the reels is the wrapped gift box symbol, which is the bonus free spins symbol.

Winning potential

The gems vary in value and pay out increasing amounts according to the number of symbols in a winning combination. The highest value symbol is the red gem, which pays a whopping 100,000x your bet level for 16 to 36 in a winning combination in round five of the game.

Bonus features

There is an exciting Free Games bonus game in Gemstone. The wrapped gift box is the bonus symbol and you only need to land one of these special symbols to be rewarded with 10 free games and a random multiplier. A multiplier of between one and five will be awarded to apply to all wins during the free games. The Free Games feature cannot be retriggered; however, if 15 special symbols are landed, you will advance to the next level in the next free game.

If you enjoyed Gemstone, you'll love…

There are a whole host of gem- and jewel-themed slots available. If you enjoy playing Gemstone, here are some other games you should try:

Da Vinci Diamonds from game developer IGT features five reels and 20 paylines. The game has the same tumbling reels setup as Gemstone, so it offers multiple win potential from each spin. It also boasts an exciting Free Spins bonus round.

Bejeweled 2 by Blueprint Gaming is a really popular slot with a jewel theme. The game is stunning visually and offers bonus symbols, wilds, scatter bonuses, and a thrilling Free Spins feature.

Our verdict

Overall, we think Gemstone is a lively and entertaining slot. The game is visually appealing and the cheerful catchy soundtrack adds a nice background to the game. The real attraction comes from the increased winning potential from the cascading reels. There is a certain satisfaction in watching the symbols line up and then disappear to allow other symbols to fall into place. The progressive rounds keep the game interesting and the bonus gift symbol offering free spins certainly adds excitement. Fans of gem-themed games will definitely want to try this slot - we think it is a thoroughly entertaining game.

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