Lion Gems: Hold and Win is an exciting new online slot game found at 1Red Casino. This game features a unique “hold and spin” mechanic that gives players more control over the outcome of each spin. The vibrant graphics and roaring lion symbols create an immersive jungle theme that is sure to delight players.

The hold and spin feature is what really sets Lion Gems apart from other slots. After each spin, you can choose to hold certain reels in place and only spin the remaining ones. This allows you to selectively lock in symbols you want to keep for the next spin. Strategically holding reels gives you a better chance of lining up winning combinations across paylines. No other online slot offers this innovative gameplay dynamic.

Payline Description

Lion Gems: Hold and Win has 50 fixed paylines. Wins are created by landing 3 or more matching symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel. With so many paylines, each spin has dozens of ways to win. The hold feature lets you maintain symbols on some reels while respinning others to increase your odds of completing more payline wins.

Free Spins and Bonus Rounds

Landing 3 or more scatters triggers 10 free spins. During free spins, wild lion symbols appear more frequently to help create bigger wins.

If you fill all positions on reels 2, 3 and 4 with the same symbol, you’ll activate the Money Respin bonus. This locks those reels in place and respins the others for 3 spins with a guaranteed win on every one!

Paytable and Payouts

Symbol	Type	Multiplier	Max Payout
Lion	Wild	10x	1000x
Tiger	High-value	5x	500x
Monkey	High-value	4x	400x
Snake	Mid-value	3x	300x
Parrot	Low-value	2x	200x
A, K, Q, J	Low-value	1x	100x

Features

Here are 5 key features that make Lion Gems: Hold and Win a top choice at 1Red:

1. Hold and Spin – Strategically hold reels to increase odds of lining up wins across 50 paylines
2. Money Respin Bonus – Fills reels 2, 3 and 4 to guarantee 3 big wins
3. Wild Lion Symbols – More wilds appear during free spins for cascading wins
4. Jungle Theme – Vibrant lion, monkey and parrot symbols create an exciting atmosphere
5. High RTP – Industry-leading 96% RTP provides big winning potential

RTP and Volatility

Lion Gems has a very generous RTP (return to player) percentage of 96%. This means for every £100 wagered on average, £96 will be paid back to players in winnings over time. The high RTP gives you an excellent chance to finish your gaming session as a winner.

The game also has medium volatility. You can expect to hit plenty of small and mid-sized wins fairly regularly, with the chance for bigger wins mixed in. The hold and spin feature helps create more regular payouts to keep volatility at a reasonable level.