Nova Gems - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Spinomenal’s Nova Gems has a 5x4 reel structure, and the aim of the game here is to line up matching symbols on the 30 paylines. The game features 12 symbols, including high- and low-paying symbols that pay for three or more of a kind, and there are some special symbols.

There is a Free Spins symbol, which will trigger the Free Spins bonus if three or more are landed scattered on the reels, and a Bonus symbol that will trigger a bonus game feature if three or more land scattered during the base game. The game’s Wild symbol substitutes for any regular symbol and also pays out when five are landed on a payline.

Nova Gems is available to play in demo mode right here, along with other popular Spinomenal demo slots. We always advise players to get to know a game with some free demo play before risking any real money at an online casino.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

Featuring the themes of space and jewels, Nova Gems has everything fans of the themes will want to see. As the name suggests, the game is set in space, so glittering gems are set on transparent reels with the glowing pink edge of a planet showing behind, while stars shoot across the deep blue sky behind. The reels are packed with brightly coloured hues that provide a blast of colour and make the game visually appealing.

The soundtrack enhances the theme, and there are some effective sound effects as well as futuristic music that adds atmosphere to the game.

In Nova Gems, Spinomenal have provided a game that will please fans of the space and jewel themes, and fans of games such as Hyper Nova Megaways will definitely enjoy Nova Gems.

Nova Gems RTP & Volatility

Nova Gems has an RTP (return to player) of 96.4%. At the time of writing, no information regarding volatility is available.

How to Play Nova Gems

The following steps give some tips on getting started with the game:

1. Players can click the cog button on the panel on the left side to open the settings menu.

2. From the settings menu, players can click Paytable to view information about the game features, paytable and paylines.

3. From the settings menu, players can click the Turbo mode to speed up play and click Left Mode to switch the spin button to the left side to aid left-handed play.

4. Players can toggle the sound on and off using the speaker icon in the panel on the left side.
 
5. Pressing the speaker icon on the control panel will turn the game audio on or off.
 
7. Players can set their per-line bet and adjust their total bet by clicking the icon showing a stack of coins in the bottom right corner.

8. The game has an Auto Spin function that will keep the reels spinning automatically. To turn this on, simply click the Auto button that shows the swirling arrows.

9. Once a player has set their preferences, they can simply click the large Spin button to get the game and enjoy it responsibly.

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins

Nova Gems has a minimum bet of 0.3, and the maximum bet is 300.

Players win by landing three or more symbols, and wins are multiplied by the bet per line. Here is a list of the payouts for matching three, four or five symbols respectively:

10 - 5, 15, 30

J - 5, 15, 30

Q - 10, 20, 40

K - 10, 20, 40

A - 10, 25, 50

Blue gem - 15, 40, 100

Green gem - 15, 50, 200

Yellow gem - 20, 60, 600

Pink, blue and yellow gem - 25, 100, 1000

Nova Gems Bonus Features

Buy Now Feature

The Buy Now feature gives players the opportunity to buy their way to the Free Spins or Bonus round. The price depends on the total bet.

Bonus round

If players land three or more scattered Bonus symbols, this will trigger the Bonus feature. Players are given a spin of a Bonus wheel that has segments containing multipliers up to 100x, which will multiply the total bet.

Free Spins bonus

The Free Spins feature can be triggered by landing three or more scattered Free Spins symbols, awarding players 10 Free Spins. During the Free Spins feature, if a winning combination lands, players receive an additional respin and winning symbols will hold in place. If this combination is added to or another combination lands, another respin is triggered, continuing until no new combinations land.

Gamble Feature

When the Free Spins bonus is triggered, before the feature begins, players are given the chance to gamble the 10 Free Spins for the chance to win up to 50 Free Spins on the toss of a coin. If the coin is gold, players win additional Free Spins and the chance to gamble again. If the coin is silver, players drop to the lower number of spins indicated on the coin.

Overall Review

Spinomenal have done a superb job with Nova Gems. It’s a great slot with lots going for it. It encompasses the futuristic, space and jewel themes, so it is sure to appeal to lots of players, and the game certainly looks striking. It’s the selection of bonus features on offer here that is particularly appealing. With the Free Spins, Bonus Wheel multiplier feature and Buy Now feature, players have plenty to keep them entertained, and we feel this is going to be a very popular slot.

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