Genie Jackpots has an Arabian Nights style feel - joining the playing cards are a pair of scimitars, an ornate drinking vessel and a sultan's turban. There's also the Genie Jackpots logo which can appear as stacked on all 5 reels and a cheeky looking monkey which is the game's wild - it substitutes for everything apart from the bonus and awards payouts of 2, 100, 400 or 500 coins for a 2, 3, 4 or 5 symbol combination.
There are plenty of features on offer in Genie Jackpots, a number of them triggered at random on any spin, winning or otherwise. When you trigger the 3 Wishes Power Spin feature, you'll be presented with a choice of lamps. Pick 1 to reveal an added genie wild followed by a re-spin, added wilds with a 2x multiplier or any golden monkey wild spreading to turn other symbols wild. You can also trigger the progressive jackpot here as well as the 2 main feature rounds.
First up is the Magic Carpet Bonus feature - as well as being activated via the magic lamp, you can also trigger it by landing 2 standard bonus symbols plus the magic carpet bonus symbol. You'll then be presented with a trail of magic carpets - the aim is to advance as far along the trail as possible, winning increasing cash prizes the further you go. Look out for the genie who can appear and enhance your progress. Prizes of up to 1,000 times your stake are on offer here.
The second feature is the Mystery Win Bonus feature - you trigger this via the lamp or by hitting 2 bonus symbols and a treasure chest. Enter the genie's cave for a chance to win prizes that can top 100 times your stake.
The cartoon style visuals are simply done but have a certain charm, especially as the action plays out to a catchy Arabian style soundtrack which certainly enhances the atmosphere.
We found the variance to be in the middle with plenty of winless spins punctuated by occasional decent hauls of coins in between. The lack of any free spins is a disappointment and will be a deal-breaker for some players. The other features, decent enough though they are, don't quite make up for the lack of freebies.
That said, there's plenty of variety on offer here. And if the genie does work some magic, this slot can live up to its name on the jackpot front. I recommend you play other Blueprint Gaming titles such as Fortunes of Sparta which is brilliant.