The Jewel Thief

The Jewel Thief is not for everyone, as the graphical style can be best described as strange. One could also say it is retro, which was probably what they were aiming for. The game itself is a somewhat classic slot with high variance and big wins. If you don’t mind the graphics, then you will be delighted to know that there are also some special features and fifty paylines to keep you busy spinning.

Theme

The look is perhaps from the 90s or earlier eras. In fact, this same style seems to have been popular in cartoons at a certain time when computer graphics and 3D were just making their way into the mainstream. There’s not much in the way of music and sound effects. The symbols that you will find on the reels lack the classics and instead fit the theme perfectly. The game also manages to surprise with the special features that have their own settings.

Betting Options and Functions

The layout compromises of five reels with three symbol positions each. Through these travel fifty paylines, gather wins from leftmost to the rightmost reel. Bets start low, and with the ability to choose the number of paylines in effect you can spin for as little as 0.01 coins per spin. With all paylines in play the bets get high really fast.

Despite the look and feel the game is not just for desktop devices. In fact, it runs just fine on any mobile devices from smartphones to laptops. All the usual options are there, with payouts and other information easily accessed.

Features

The wild symbol is the true moneymaker here. Not only does it substitute for other symbols, but having 5 on a line will pay a whopping 2500 times the bet.

The scatter will likewise pay out some wins, but more importantly, it will trigger the bonus games. Three, four and five scatters will dish out 10, 15 and 25 bonus games respectively. Landing more scatters during the feature will net you similar extra spins to keep on going.

During the bonus games, you can also activate the heist itself. This opens up a little mini-game where you get to nick some jewels, with the aim of finding an expensive necklace to steal. Other items will earn you multipliers, which will then reward an immediate payment based on your bet.

Our Take

The Jewel Thief is a somewhat strange game with truly hidden gems when it comes to basic wins. The game does offer high volatility and slightly lower RTP than is the norm. When you do hit the wins it is almost always worth it. The game offers no jackpots, but it easily challenges most smaller progressive jackpots. Try the game and see if you like the style of this Sigma Gaming slot!