Pearl Beauty Hold and Win

Some say the beauty of a woman can only be matched by the perfection of a pearl, a precious object that has absolutely no flaws. The game creators at Playson are probably of the same opinion and that is most likely what inspired them to create Pearl Beauty: Hold and Win. 

The game features both strikingly beautiful women and perfectly-shaped pearls. Moreover, as the title suggests, there is the promise of “hold and win” mechanics, which should make the whole thing even more appealing. 

This is not the first time that the developers at Playson release a product that employs "hold and win” mechanics, but the theme and symbols probably make it their most beautiful video slot yet. 

Theme

Unfortunately, the developers have chosen to place the reels of this slot on a plain blue canvas instead of designing any sort of background. However, the symbols are all nice and crisp, and all of them are related to Asian culture. 

The most valuable symbols on the paytable are two beautiful Asian women, while the other icons include a Koi fish and a Lotus flower. The music that accompanies the gameplay comes from the same continent, a relaxing and calm Asian tune. 

Betting Options and Functions

This slot is played on a classic layout with 5 reels and 3 rows, but it does offer 243 ways to win instead of the standard fixed paylines. After every spin you can click any symbol on the reels to reveal how much it could pay or what it represents, no need to open the full paytable. That is a neat feature from Playson, they have included it in most of their recent titles. 

The betting range starts at 0.20 coins per spin and goes all the way up to 100 coins, so there’s action for every kind of pocket. The game has medium to high variance, while the theoretical return to player (RTP) is below industry average at 95.05%. 

Features

The wins that you can get in the base game are extremely low, imagine that the most valuable symbol can only pay up to 2.5 times the bet! However, things will get a lot more interesting when you finally trigger the Hold and Win Bonus feature, that’s when you will have the chance to grab the maximum prize of the game, which is worth 1,192 times the stake! 

To trigger this feature you will need to land at least six pearl symbols anywhere on the reels, and that’s when the “hold and win” mechanics come into play as well. All the bonus symbols that land during the bonus game will stick to the reels, and each of them will also grant three additional re-spins. 

Each pearl bonus symbol has a value attached to it, and when the feature ends you will receive the sum of all the values that are displayed on screen. 

Moreover, during the Bonus Game you can also strike lucky with the Golden Pearl symbol, which will grab all the values of the other pearls on screen and add them to its own worth. 

The game also includes three Jackpots, which can only be won during the Bonus Game. The Mini and Major jackpots can be won when their respective symbols appear on the reels during the Bonus Game, while the Grand jackpot will drop if you manage to fill the entire screen with bonus symbols. 

Conclusion

Pearl Beauty: Hold and Win is an enjoyable video slot from Playson, even those who don’t usually like Asian-themed games should be able to appreciate this title. The symbols are nice and sharp while the music contributes to creating a nice vibe while spinning the reels. 

However, the base game will become dull quickly due to the very low payouts, and if you don’t trigger the Bonus Game chances are you will become bored. Nevertheless, you should give this game a chance and try to trigger the feature, as it’s the gateway to the three jackpots!