Aztec Gems is a 2018 Pragmatic Play slot with a classic 3x3 grid, 5 paylines and a fourth reel that adds a win multiplier to every spin. There are no free spins or bonus games. The top multiplier is 15x, which gives a maximum win of about 375x your stake. It suits you if you want a quick, simple game with a twist and you prefer steady play over big jackpots.
How does Aztec Gems work?
You play three reels and three rows with 5 fixed paylines. Every symbol is stacked on every reel, so whole columns of the same gem are common. Three matching symbols on a line pay, from 0.4x your stake for the yellow gem up to 5x for three wilds.
The golden Aztec mask is the wild and substitutes for all other symbols. Next to the main grid is a fourth reel that spins on every paid spin and lands on a 1x, 2x, 3x, 10x or 15x multiplier. That multiplier applies to all line wins on the spin.
Spins are very quick and there is nothing to trigger or collect, so the game suits short sessions or play on a phone. Minimum bets start at 0.25 per spin in most casinos.
What are the Aztec Gems bonus features?
There are no free spins, scatters or bonus rounds. The win multiplier reel is the only feature, and it works on every spin rather than needing a trigger.
The best result is a screen full of stacked wilds paying on all 5 lines, combined with a 15x on the multiplier reel. That combination gives the 375x cap.
Is Aztec Gems worth playing? RTP and volatility explained
Pragmatic Play lists the RTP at 96.52%. One catalogue shows 94.52%, which is likely a lower version in use at some casinos. Pragmatic Play offers casinos several RTP settings for this game, so the version you play may be lower than the standard figure. Open the game rules to see the exact RTP at your casino.
Volatility is rated medium. The cap is low compared with most modern slots, so you will not see life-changing wins, but the stacked symbols and multiplier reel keep each spin lively. It is a good fit for short sessions at a low stake.
Pragmatic Play later released Aztec Gems Deluxe, which uses a bigger grid and adds features. The original remains popular as a quick three reel game, and it is one of the simplest titles in the provider's range.
Tips before you play Aztec Gems
- Check the RTP in the game rules, since versions as low as 94.52% are listed.
- Expect a low ceiling and plan your stake around that.
- Watch the multiplier reel rather than chasing a bonus that does not exist.
- Try the demo to see the pace of the game.
- Set a time limit, since spins are very fast.