Crown Gems

The Crowns Gems slot by Reel Time Gaming is a simple, classic slot with 5 reels, 3 row, and 10 fixed paylines. And for such a simple game, it can really divide opinion.

For some people, the whole problem is its simplicity. There are no special features, no bonus rounds or even Wilds. In fact, there's nothing on offer except some considerable win potential. 

But for others, like myself, that's the whole appeal. This is a game that recreates the experience of playing an old-fashioned one-armed bandit almost perfectly, even down to the electronic bleeps and mechanical clunks as the reels spin. The only thing that's missing is the actual arm. 

Even the design causes disagreement. In this age of high-quality graphics and animation techniques, the reels and their symbols look completely old-fashioned, to the disappointment of some players and the delight of others. 

As the developer’s intention was to recreate an old-fashioned, land-based one-armed bandit, there are no Wilds or Scatters in this game, only regular pay symbols. 

The symbols themselves are card ranks, 10 to Queen pay 10 x, 30 x, or 150 x the line bet for 3,4, or 5 on a payline. The King and Ace pay 20 x, 50 x, and 200 x the line bet for the same. 

The premium symbols are three jewels and a crown. The green and blue stones pay 50 x. 100 x, and 400 x the line bet for 3, 4, and 5. The red one awards 70 x, 200 x, and 500 x the line bet, and the crown is the most valuable at 100 x, 500 x, and an incredible 5000 x the line bet for combinations of 3, 4, or 5 on a payline. The betting range is from 0.10 to 20.00 per spin, and the line bet used to calculate wins is the selected level divided by 20. 

No Wilds, no Scatters, and no bonus rounds, but this online slot does have one twist to gameplay that can help players rack up some wins. These are formed by landing three or more matching symbols on adjacent reels across one of the 10 paylines. But, and it's an important one, the combinations don't have to start from the left-most reel! They can be formed on any 3+ reels on the grid. It's a small difference, but a big boost to the win potential.

This is a marmite game, meaning you're either going to love it or hate it. There are big potential payouts and not much more on offer, so if that's your thing, check it out today here at Gala Bingo. But be warned, the uninterrupted spinning of the reels can get a bit hypnotic, so always set a loss limit before playing. Good Luck!