Genies Gem Bonanza at a glance
Genie's Gem Bonanza is a pay-anywhere slot in fairy-tale style. Eight to 30 matching symbols anywhere on the grid pay up to 50x.
- Provider
- Pragmatic Play
- Grid
- 6 × 5
- Ways to win
- Scatter pays (from 8 symbols)
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- very high
- Max win
- 10,000x
- Hit rate
- 31.15%
- Bonus buy
- no
Rules: how Genies Gem Bonanza works
Genies Gem Bonanza runs on a grid of 6 reels and 5 rows. There are no fixed paylines: as soon as at least 8 matching symbols appear anywhere on the screen, they pay. The more matching symbols, the higher the payout; the values per symbol are listed in the paytable.
The return to player (RTP) of the standard version is 96.5%. That is an average over a very large number of spins, not a promise for a single session. Casinos may run versions with a lower RTP; the in-game info menu shows the value that applies.
The maximum win is capped at 10,000x your stake. At €1 per spin that would be €10,000; if a bonus reaches the cap, the round ends automatically.
Free spins, features and bonus round
Mystery symbols can turn into cash coin symbols worth up to 100x. Multiplier symbols from 2x to 100x land in the base game and the free spins and are added when several are in one win. Four or more scatters award at least twelve free spins plus two for each additional scatter; three scatters in the bonus bring four or more extra spins.
Scatter symbols trigger the free spins. How many scatters you need and how many spins you get is shown in the paytable; in most games of this kind the free spins can be retriggered during the bonus.
Multipliers boost wins in this game many times over. What matters is whether they apply to a single win only or add up during the free spins: that difference is exactly what makes the bonus round so swingy.
Play the Genies Gem Bonanza demo for free
Play-money version straight from the provider. No account, no deposit. 18+ only.
The demo runs with play money directly on Pragmatic Play's server. It is the easiest way to get to know the grid, the features and the swings before real money is involved. The demo window only loads after you click, so the page stays fast.
Genies Gem Bonanza with the BlazeBet bonus: wagering and a worked example
At BlazeBet, slots count 100% towards the welcome bonus wagering (100% up to €1,000, 15x wagering, 30 days). Genies Gem Bonanza is therefore suitable for clearing the bonus.
A worked example with real numbers: with a €100 bonus and 15x wagering on the bonus, you need to wager €1,500. At €0.50 per spin, that is 3,000 spins. With an RTP of 96.5%, the theoretical loss over that stretch is about €52.50. If BlazeBet counts deposit plus bonus, the total wager and the expected loss double.
With very high volatility, the balance can run out before the free spins arrive. A smaller stake per spin stretches the budget over more rounds.
Volatility, hit rate and budget
According to published game data, about 31.15% of spins end in a win, so on average every 3.2th spin. Many of those hits are smaller than the stake, though.
As a rough rule of thumb for a game with very high volatility: plan a budget for about 400 spins, which at €0.50 per spin is €200. That gives you a reasonable chance of seeing the bonus round. Set a limit and a time frame beforehand, and do not raise your stake to chase losses.
A blend of Gates of Olympus and a coin mechanic.
More from Pragmatic Play and similar games
Genies Gem Bonanza is part of the Pragmatic Play portfolio. If you are looking for a similar experience, try Sweet Bonanza 1000, Gates of Olympus 1000 and Gates of Olympus Super Scatter. All slots are listed in our slot overview, games with real dealers in the live casino section. How wagering, deadlines and game contributions work for the welcome bonus is explained on the bonus page.
