Powerbucks Arctic Gems Slot Machine

Powerbucks Arctic Gems is a five-reel, three-row video slot that benefits from 50 fixed paylines. The IGT title comes with an array of additional features, including free spins, a multiplier feature, Polar Picks Bonus, Powerbucks Jackpot, and Powerbucks Progressive.

Online Slot Game Theme

The IGT product takes us to a cold mountain somewhere in the north. Mountaintops are covered in snow, and since it is night time, we can see breath-taking lights in the sky, thanks to the Aurora Borealis. Beneath the reels, there is a creek covered in ice, while a lonely wolf keeps you company while you spin the reels. This beautiful wilderness, combined with a fitting soundtrack, creates a genuinely calming atmosphere.

Polar animals are used as symbols that populate the reels. The two wolves howling at the moon represent the Wild that substitutes for all regular icons. The polar bear is the highest-paying regular symbol, followed by the fox, the rabbit, and the weasel. The snowflake is used as the Scatter that triggers free spins. Five coins with animal drawings act as low-paying symbols.

Powerbucks Arctic Gems Real Money Online Slots

This medium variance game offers plenty of ways to win massive payouts. Players need to trigger the Polar Pick Bonus, because this is where things get interesting. The bigger the bet, the bigger the prize. For the Powerbucks Progressive Jackpot, higher stakes are required — lower stakes give you the chance to win Powerbucks jackpots as big as 333.33x or 666.66x bet. The RTP of the game is 90.33%. Players can bet from €0.75 to €150 per single spin.

Bonus Games

The Free Spins Scatter appears only on reels 1, 3, and 5. Once three of them appear, players trigger the Free Spins feature. Eight free spins are played with only high-value symbols. The feature can be retriggered — land three extra Scatters to get 8 additional freebies.

During the base game, a Symbol Replacement feature can be randomly triggered. Icons on all reels but the first can randomly be transformed into one of the four premium icons.

The Multiplier feature appears only on reel 1. Some of the four high-value icons can appear with a 2x, 3x, or 5x multiplier. Once that happens, if the icon carrying a multiplier is involved in a win, the multiplier will be applied. The Multiplier feature can appear both in the base game and the Free Spins feature.

The Polar Pick Bonus feature is randomly triggered, but only when there is a 2x, 3x, and/or a 5x multiplier on reel 1. Gamers get to pick 11 coins — coins contain a cash prize, purple gems, or blanks. Purple gems are what you should be after, since they can take you to one of the Powerbucks jackpots. If all 11 coins reveal purple gems, you walk away with one of the jackpots on offer. The bigger the bet, the bigger the jackpot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Powerbucks Arctic Gems?

Powerbucks Arctic Gems has an RTP (Return to Player) of 90.33%, which is notably below the current industry average of 96%. This lower return rate is a trade-off for access to the Powerbucks Progressive Jackpot, which starts at a minimum of $1 million. Players chasing the progressive should budget accordingly and treat regular gameplay as the path to jackpot qualification.

Can Powerbucks Arctic Gems be played for real money?

Yes, Powerbucks Arctic Gems is available as a real money slot at online casinos carrying IGT's Powerbucks progressive jackpot network. With bets from €0.75 to €150 per spin and a progressive jackpot starting at $1 million, it is a high-stakes real money slot best suited to players comfortable with a lower base RTP in exchange for life-changing jackpot potential.

Does the maximum win depend on the bet in Powerbucks Arctic Gems?

Yes. If you want to win the Powerbucks Progressive Jackpot, you need to place higher bets. Lower bets bring lower cash prizes from the Polar Pick Bonus, capped at 333.33x or 666.66x your stake. Only at the highest stake levels do players gain access to the full Powerbucks Progressive prize pool.

How big is the Powerbucks Progressive Jackpot in Arctic Gems?

There is no upper limit on how large the Powerbucks Progressive Jackpot can grow, but the minimum guaranteed payout is set at $1 million. The jackpot builds over time as players across the IGT Powerbucks network contribute, meaning it can reach substantially higher values before being won.

How do multipliers work in Powerbucks Arctic Gems?

Multipliers in Powerbucks Arctic Gems appear only on reel 1, attached to one of the four high-paying symbols. If the symbol carrying a 2x, 3x, or 5x multiplier forms part of a winning combination, the multiplier is applied to that win. The multiplier feature is active in both the base game and the Free Spins round, and also triggers eligibility for the Polar Pick Bonus.

How do you trigger the Polar Pick Bonus in Powerbucks Arctic Gems?

The Polar Pick Bonus is triggered randomly, but only on spins where reel 1 contains one or more multiplier symbols. Once activated, players pick from 11 coins that hide cash prizes, purple gems, or blanks. Collecting all purple gems leads to one of the Powerbucks jackpots — with the tier available depending on the size of your bet.