Triple Modifier System. 3x3 Grid. 20,000x Maximum Win Potential
Awards additional free spins during the bonus round. Randomly grants +1 or +2 extra spins when triggered, extending your winning potential across the 3x3 grid.
Activates bonus prize awards ranging from MINI (20x) to the GRAND jackpot (10,000x). Four-tier prize system: MINI, MINOR (50x), MAJOR (300x), and GRAND.
Triggers dual grid gameplay where wins are calculated across two separate 3x3 grids simultaneously, effectively doubling your winning opportunities per spin.
Three wild variants (3X, WILD RED, WILD GREEN) with 3x multiplier. Top wild combination pays 500.00 for three 3X wilds. Any wild combination awards 30.00.
Gem Trio operates on a compact 3x3 grid with 9 fixed paylines, but its complexity lies in the three-tier modifier system triggered during free spins. The base game revolves around classic symbols: triple sevens (777) paying 14.00 for three of a kind, double sevens (77) at 8.00, single seven at 5.00, and BAR variations down to 1.00.
The critical gameplay element is the Buy Feature with three distinct options. For 100.00, you purchase 10 free spins with one random modifier. At 200.00, you get two random modifiers. The premium 400.00 option guarantees all three modifiers active simultaneously.
During free spins, the Emerald modifier doesn't just add spins—it randomly awards +1 or +2 additional rounds, meaning a base 10 spins can extend to 12 or more if Emerald triggers multiple times. The Diamond modifier accesses the four-tier prize ladder directly, bypassing normal symbol pays. The Ruby modifier's dual grid system is particularly potent: every spin plays on two grids, and wins from both grids combine, effectively creating parallel winning opportunities.
The wild symbol system uses three variants with identical 3x multipliers but different base payouts. Three 3X wilds pay 500.00, three WILD RED symbols pay 250.00, and three WILD GREEN pay 100.00. Any combination of three different wilds awards 30.00. These wilds substitute for all symbols except the gem modifiers.
The 777 symbol has dual payout potential: three on a payline awards 14.00, but any mixed combination of sevens (777, 77, 7) pays 2.00. Similarly, BAR symbols pay 1.00 for three matching, but any BAR combination (BAR, BAR BAR) awards 0.60. This creates frequent small wins that maintain balance volatility.
Pragmatic Play has engineered near-identical RTP across all four gameplay modes: base game at 96.50%, one modifier purchase at 96.50%, two modifiers at 96.51%, and three modifiers at 96.49%. This 0.02% variance is statistically negligible, meaning your choice of buy option doesn't affect long-term return—only the frequency and style of bonus features.
The high volatility rating manifests in the 20,000x maximum win potential. With a 250.00 maximum bet, this translates to a theoretical 5,000,000.00 top prize. However, high volatility means extended periods without significant wins punctuated by substantial payouts, particularly when Ruby's dual grid combines with Diamond's prize multipliers.
The three-modifier buy option at 400.00 guarantees all features active but costs four times the base bet. For players seeking maximum feature density, this option delivers Emerald's spin extensions, Diamond's prize ladder, and Ruby's dual grids simultaneously. However, the identical RTP means standard play with occasional one-modifier buys at 100.00 offers equivalent mathematical value with lower per-round cost.
The grid's metallic silver frame with 42 decorative rivets and numbered positions (left side: 4,2,9,6,1,7,8,3,5 / right side: 5,2,9,6,1,7,8,3,4) serves practical purposes for payline identification across the 9 winning combinations. Each cell separator uses 2px grey borders, clearly delineating symbol positions for tracking wins across multiple simultaneous paylines.
Gem Trio is a high volatility slot with significant win potential and loss risk. Bet limits range from 0.10 to 250.00 per spin. Set deposit limits, take regular breaks, and never chase losses. Gambling should be entertainment, not income. If you feel gaming is becoming problematic, seek help from GamCare or BeGambleAware.