When competitors flock to the same mechanic (Big Time Gaming’s Megaways), you are left with two options—innovate your own mechanics for big wins or join them. Over time, Play’n GO has tried its best to innovate. Some experiments reinvented the wheel while others built on top of trusted systems. Blitzways is a new mechanic that the provider is rolling out with Legacy of Gems and it is in the latter category. It adds a twist to the time-tested combination of cluster pays + reel spin formula and will be released on January 23, 2025.
Before we discuss the mechanics in detail, let us look at the game’s data. It has 5 reels and flexible rows (ranging from 2 to 7 based on gameplay). The maximum paylines possible in the game (at the 5x7 configuration) is a whopping 16,807! The game has multiple RTP variants, of course, with the highest being 96.2%. The other variants are 94.2%, 91.2%, 87.2%, and 84.2%.
The aesthetics are in proper Play’n GO fashion—crisp and professionally done. The high-paying symbols are all gemstones ranging from 1.5x to 7.5x your stake on a full line. The multicoloured hexagonal diamond is the Wild (substitutes other symbols) and the bright red gem in a golden flower is the Scatter (triggers bonus rounds).
The max win is 20,000x but do not take that at face value. A high max win does not always mean you have more chances for massive payouts, particularly in Play’n GO games. That being said, the tumbling wins, Sticky Wilds, up to 46 respins, and the incrementing multipliers on the Wild symbols are all more than enough to make the gameplay thoroughly enjoyable and bag some big payouts.
Exciting Game Features
There are some twists in the game that make it quite interesting. Below is a complete breakdown of all features and special mechanics.
Blitzways Mechanic
This is not a bonus game feature per se, but as Play’n GO’s new mechanic might be unfamiliar waters for many, it should be clarified how it works. Essentially, the Blitzways mechanic is a mix of typical reel-based gameplay and the cluster pays mechanic. Match at least three symbols on adjacent reels (starting from any position) to form a win. You also have tumbling/cascading wins here, meaning the symbols on the winning line are removed and new ones drop. It is slightly different from the typical cluster pays system but creates some interesting gameplay.
Wild Substitution
The Wild symbol (hexagonal diamond) does not appear on the reels normally. These symbols are only added, randomly, when a win is made. During the tumbling, you can get a Wild, which carries a multiplier. The basic multiplier is 1x but the more you get, the higher it will go. Each consecutive one will increase the multiplier by 1. This is another minor adjustment in how slot games typically work and just like before, creates some interesting gameplay when spinning the reels.
Free Spins Round
The good old free spins round! Landing 3 Scatters triggers the free spins round with 8 spins. When the round begins, you will also get a Wild randomly anywhere on the reels. Additional Scatter symbols add more free spins (max 46). Also, you will get Sticky Wilds during the bonus round. As the name suggests, they stick to their positions and help form winning combinations. With every win they help create, their multipliers will increase too!
Ultra Big Win
Where to play the Legacy of Gems Blitzways game?
Play’n GO’s upcoming Legacy of Gems Blitzways game is sure to make some waves when it launches on January 23, 2025. Play’n GO is one of the biggest game providers in the iGaming industry and all top online slot sites have it as one of their star providers. Every new game gets added to these catalogues pretty quickly, including in casinos on the Gambling Zone network. It is a polished, well-made Play’n GO title so you can expect it to be abundantly available on January 23 itself. We will also come out with a detailed review of the slot game, so stay tuned!
