Sparkling Gems Slots
If you're after a video slot that keeps it nice and simple without skimping on the glitz and glam, then Sparkling Gems might just be the game for you. With 5 reels and 10 paylines, this Novomatic slot machine serves up a fruit cocktail with a twist of razzmatazz thanks to some top notch design work by the game studio.
However, nothing quite beats the divine power of the game's wild diamond symbol. That is because this icon will award a 3,000,000 credit jackpot as well as triggering the slot machines only bonus element – a “Diamond Glow” feature which causes the wild icons to expand for better winning opportunities.
Spins that shine
Despite this slot machine's title, the 5 reels of Sparkling Gems actually revolve around a series of traditional fruit symbols from the arcade gaming archive. All of the usual fruity suspects are correct and present, such as ripe red cherries, juicy lemons, plump plums, sweet oranges, delectable grapes and mouthwatering watermelons. And just for good measure, this classically inclined slot machine features a golden bell icon and a lucky red number 7, not to mention a wild diamond symbol which will substitute for all other icons to complete line wins.
Admittedly, players might have thought that this game would feature a wider range of gem icons along the line of other gemstone themed Novomatic games such as Jackpot Diamonds. However, you will soon notice that each fruit symbol in this slot machine is adequately designed to provide some eye-catching spinning action with jewelled outlines glossy rendering. What's more, the game's reels are framed within an elaborate golden frame with diamond detailing, giving an air of grandeur and luxury.
Nothing sparkles like a 3,000,000-credit jackpot
If anything says grandeur and luxury, then it would be this slot machine's 3,000,000-credit jackpot. In order to get your hands on that massive win, you will have to place the games highest line bet of 1,000 credits. However, players on a smaller bank roll should be able to afford some cheaper spins with a wide range of wager per line options as follows: 4, 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 80, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 800 and 1,000. Players should also factor into account that Sparkling Gems is played with 10 fixed paylines, meaning that all line bets are multiplied by 10x to calculate the total bet per spin.
Every win in this slot machine is achieved by finding three or more matching icons upon those 10 paylines, starting from the first reel on the left and moving to the right. Whenever this happens, a multiplier from the table below will be applied to the value of the bet on the winning line:
Diamond glow bonus
Not only will that glittering diamond icon offer the game's biggest jackpot line bet prize, but it will also replace all other symbols as a wild icon to complete winning combinations.
And not only that, but this shining symbol also holds the key to the “Diamond Glow” bonus feature of Sparkling Gems. This is triggered whenever the wild diamond appears slap-bang in the middle of the game screen in the central reel position of the third reel, causing all of the other wild symbols on the reels to expand one reel position upwards and one reel position downwards. Therefore, there will be extra chances for those wild symbols to fill in winning lines and reward extra wins – you can't complain about that.
Perhaps some players might find cause for criticism for the fact that the game doesn't offer any other bonus gameplay elements. There are no free spins, no side games and no scatter wins. That said, you can get all of those things elsewhere, meaning that the charm of this slot machine is in the fact that it focuses mostly on the quality of the spinning action rather than fancy gimmicks and sideshows.
One for the masses
Sparkling Gems is a simple little video slot which boasts some big wins and bold design features. The theme combines classic fruit machine symbols with a glitzy gemstone element which means it will have a very broad appeal to the spinning public. That said, there are similarly themed games out there with more extravagant bonus games and bigger jackpot potential.
