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Giovanni's Gems from Betsoft Gaming: Slot Review - a diamond in the rough!

Join Giovanni the brave gem hunter as he arrives in the dark forest of Valtara in search of some hidden diamonds and gems.

Giovanni's Gems is the latest slot release from acclaimed software developer Betsoft Gaming. This game follows adventurous gem hunter Giovanni as he scours the land looking for precious gems. Legend has it that the finest uncut prismatic gems can be found in the deep and mysterious forest of Valtara. Join Giovanni as he sets foot inside this dark forest and see if you can help him find enough diamonds and gems to live like a king for the rest of his life!

Giovanni's Gems is played on a 7x7 grid and it features Cascading Reels, Free Spins, and a Double Up game.

Giovanni's Gems Screenshot

Special Features

The first feature to highlight in this game is that it does not feature a standard payline structure, instead the reels are displayed on a 7x7 grid and wins are formed whenever you land a cluster of 5 or more matching symbols. The larger the cluster you land then the greater the payout becomes.

The game also features Cascading Reels which means that winning symbols will explode and disappear from screen to make way for new symbols to drop down whenever you form a winning combination. If these new symbols create matching clusters then you will be nicely rewarded with another payout. The process continues until there are no more winning combinations.

The symbols in the game feature a variety of gems and coal. As you might expect, coal is the lowest paying symbol in the game but when it is adjacent to a winning cluster combination then it will turn into a diamond and act like a scatter symbol on the reels. The payouts can vary depending on the number of symbols that get turned from coal to diamond but you can expect a nice payout when you land some diamonds as this symbol is the highest paying symbol in the game.

The game does not feature any wild symbols but make sure to keep a close eye on the symbol displaying an image of Giovanni as if you land 5 or more of these symbols anywhere on the reels then you will trigger the Free Spins game. It goes without saying, the more of these symbols you land then the more Free Spins you’ll be awarded. For instance, land 5 Giovanni symbols and you’ll receive 7 Free Spins but if you get 25 or more of these symbols then you’ll be given a whopping 50 Free Spins!

The last feature to mention is the optional Double Up game. This is activated whenever you form a win on the reels and gives you the chance to double your winnings. To play this game, all you have to do is simply press the “Double Up” button when it becomes active after you have landed a win. In this neat little mini-game, you have to predict if a playing card is red or black when it is flipped. Choose correctly and your winnings will be doubled. If you are feeling adventurous then you can decide to risk 100% of your winnings on the flip of the card but be warned as if you guess incorrectly then you will lose all of your winnings and be taken back to the main game. Thankfully, you can also collect your current winnings after a round has been played by just clicking the “Collect” button.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The graphics are outstanding as the game is set inside the mysterious living forest of Valtara. It is full of vivid colours and amazing detail. Giovanni is present as you play the game as he can be found on the lefthand side of the reels holding a torch to illuminate all of the wonderful gems you collect. Symbols consist of Giovanni, a Sack, a Torch, a Pickaxe, as well as a dazzling array of bright colourful gems. The animations are a real treat, especially when you land a win as symbols sparkle and explode nicely whenever you form a win on the reels.

The music is melodic, upbeat, and very atmospheric. It ties in nicely with the adventure theme of the game.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game features a 7x7 grid, a low RTP of 94.94%, and the chance to win up to a staggering 6,666X your bet!

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.60, 1.20, 1.50, 1.80, 2.40, 3.00, 4.50, 6.00, 12.00, 18.00, 24.00..150.00

Based on a bet of 0.60:

  • Diamond Symbol: 12 for 1X, 25 for 2X, 50 for 3X, 70 for 4X, 100 for 5X, 150 for 6X, 200 for 7X, 300 for 8X, 400 for 9X, 500 for 10X, 700 for 11X, 800 for 12X, 900 for 13X, 1,000 for 14X – 17X, 2,000 for 18X – 24X, 3,000 for 25X +
  • Sack Symbol: 50 for 5X, 70 for 6X, 100 for 7X, 150 for 8X, 200 for 9X, 250 for 10X, 350 for 11X, 400 for 12X, 450 for 13X, 500 for 14X – 17X, 1,000 for 18X – 24X, 1,500 for 25X +
  • Torch Symbol: 40 for 5X, 60 for 6X, 80 for 7X, 120 for 8X, 150 for 9X - 10X, 250 for 11X, 300 for 12X, 350 for 13X, 400 for 14X – 17X, 700 for 18X – 24X, 1,000 for 25X +
  • Pickaxe Symbol: 30 for 5X, 40 for 6X, 50 for 7X, 75 for 8X, 100 for 9X, 120 for 10X, 180 for 11X, 200 for 12X, 220 for 13X, 250 for 14X – 17X, 500 for 18X – 24X, 750 for 25X +
  • Emerald Symbol: 25 for 5X, 35 for 6X, 45 for 7X, 65 for 8X, 90 for 9X, 110 for 10X, 160 for 11X, 180 for 12X, 200 for 13X, 220 for 14X – 17X, 400 for 18X – 24X, 600 for 25X +
  • Ruby Symbol: 20 for 5X, 30 for 6X, 40 for 7X, 55 for 8X, 80 for 9X, 90 for 10X, 140 for 11X, 160 for 12X, 180 for 13X, 200 for 14X – 17X, 300 for 18X – 24X, 500 for 25X +
  • Sapphire Symbol: 8 for 5X, 10 for 6X, 15 for 7X, 30 for 8X, 40 for 9X, 50 for 10X, 70 for 11X, 80 for 12X, 90 for 13X, 100 for 14X – 17X, 150 for 18X – 24X, 250 for 25X +
  • Amethyst Symbol: 5 for 5X, 7 for 6X, 12 for 7X, 20 for 8X, 30 for 9X, 40 for 10X, 60 for 11X, 70 for 12X, 80 for 13X, 90 for 14X – 17X, 120 for 18X – 24X, 200 for 25X +
  • Citrine Symbol: 4 for 5X, 6 for 6X, 10 for 7X, 15 for 8X, 20 for 9X, 30 for 10X, 50 for 11X, 60 for 12X, 70 for 13X, 80 for 14X – 17X, 100 for 18X – 24X, 150 for 25X +
  • Coal Symbol: 3 for 5X, 4 for 6X, 8 for 7X, 10 for 8X, 12 for 9X, 20 for 10X, 30 for 11X, 35 for 12X, 40 for 13X, 45 for 14X – 17X, 60 for 18X – 24X, 100 for 25X +

Our Verdict on Giovanni's Gems

Betsoft Gaming produced this hugely impressive slot. The 7x7 structure is highly original and creates an arcade type of gaming experience. I liked how the slot expertly uses Cascading Reels and these reels can be highly rewarding especially when you land consecutive wins and bag a bunch of diamonds in the process! It is fantastic that you can land up to 50 Free Spins in this game but the only downside to Free Spins is that you cannot retrigger more of them. I found this game to be of Medium variance so you’ll find that wins are nicely balanced the more you play and the fact that you can win an incredible 1 million coins should entice many players to check out this gem of a game!

Collect as many diamonds as you can in Giovanni's Gems!