Goblins & Gemstones Slot Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Goblins & Gemstones Review

The concept of goblins dressed up as bank employees is bound to bring a smile on your face, and Kalamba has clearly been inspired by Gringotts Wizarding Bank from the Harry Potter universe. You can place bets between 50p and £30 per spin here, and this somewhat narrow bet range is probably due to the rather extreme potential. The math model is overall solid, with an above average RTP and high volatility.

You will benefit from unique modifiers like Paired Reels, Scatter Split and Expand n Lock, as you take a crack at the Goblins Treasure Vault. The animations are well-crafted, and the game feels very alive and dynamic. The symbol values are not all that high though, as the top goblin pays only 4x your stake for 5 on a payline. This is due to the 1,024 win ways, of course, and we certainly had good fun in our 200 spins test session (check out our highlights video further down in the review).

Goblins & Gemstones Features

You will see 3 different color meters on the right-hand side in this game, and each is associated with a different color gemstone. These gemstones (green, red and blue) can land on any given spin, and they will then be collected in the corresponding meter. You need to collect 20 gems of any of the colors to fill a meter, and this gives you 5 “Collection Spins” as follows:

• 20 green gems collected gives you the Scatter Split feature - a symbol is randomly selected, and it will pay no matter where it lands. The symbol might also count as 2 or 3 symbols when it lands.
• 20 red gems collected gives you the Paired Reels feature - randomly selected reels will synchronize to land matching symbols.
• 20 blue gems selected gives you the Locked Symbols feature - a randomly selected symbol will be added to the top of the reels in equally randomly chosen reel positions.

You can also trigger the bonus round the traditional way here, namely by landing at least 3 scatters on the same spin. You will get an initial 2x scatter win, and then you get to choose between the 3 features described above. You now get 7, 8 or 10 free spins however, when you land 3, 4 or 5 scatters, respectively.

Landing the +1 symbol during the feature adds 1 extra free spin to your tally, and you can also purchase the bonus round via the HyperBonus feature. This is not available for UK players however, and it will set you back exactly 49.4x your stake.

The 200 Spins Goblins & Gemstones Experience

We certainly had good fun testing Goblins & Gemstones, and we were very impressed by the visual presentation. You can see how we fared in the edited highlights video below, and keep in mind that only the fun parts have been included here.

Review Summary

Goblins & Gemstones features goblins in classy suits, which is both hilarious and original. They are supposed to look like bank tellers and managers of the gemstone vault, and Kalamba has done a great job developing this concept. The gemstone meters keep you motivated in the base game, while you get the extra benefit of also being able to trigger the 3 free spins features the traditional way.

There are a few drawbacks with the bonus round modifiers however, as they can seem a bit more promising than what they actually deliver. The Synced Reels don’t jump around from spin to spin, for example, and the Locked Symbols are also fixed in the same position. Further, getting a triple Split scatter symbol doesn’t lead to a payout, as you still need 3 to win. These are minor details however, as Kalamba has made a volatile and fun title with a massive 38,890x potential.

Pros

• 3 Gem Collection Spins with unique modifiers
• 3 optional bonus rounds that mirrors the Collection Spins
• High volatility and 38,890x max win potential

Cons

• Might be too volatile for some players

If you love Goblins & Gemstones you should also try:

Goblins Cave - is a simple and charming classic game from Playtech, and it plays out on 3 reels, 3 rows with 3 paylines. You will benefit from wilds here, and you can win up to 150x your stake in this medium variance goblin title.

Greedy Goblins - is a typical 3D video slot from Betsoft, and it plays out on 5 reels, 3 rows and 30 paylines.

Wildcraft - plays out on an unusual 3-5-5-5-3 reel setup, and you will benefit from wilds, symbols collection, locked reels and free spins. Payouts up to 1,000x your stake can be landed, and this is a visually pleasing game also from Kalamba.

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