Gem Trio Demo (Pragmatic Play) Slot Demo & Review

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Gem Trio Slot
Provider Pragmatic Play
Reels3
Rows3
Paylines9
Bonus Rounds1
Bet Range0.10 - 250
VolatilityHigh
Max Win20,000x
Bonus BuyYes
RTP96.50%
Our Rating5.5

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Game Overview

iGaming studio Pragmatic Play has toned down the slot theming in their release of Gem Trio, replacing the modern fancy graphics and artwork with an older-looking retro-style game. However, the eye-catching artwork might be gone, but players can trigger variations of the free spins round where a jackpot max win of 20,000x is up for grabs.

Theme & Design

As I mentioned in the introduction, Pragmatic has opted for a more classic design in Gem Trio, but this decision was likely made due to the mechanics used in the game, with many other titles in this slot genre following a similar path with regard to a simple design, although, more often than not, you’ll encounter an Asian theme rather than retro/classic.

If you haven’t worked it out already, Gem Trio is another title that requires you to land special symbols on the reels, which can then randomly trigger the bonus rounds in the game. This has turned into one of the most used slot genres from game providers of late, and other examples of it, if you want to explore the niche further, are TaDa Gaming’s 3 Witch’s Lamp and Jili Games’ 3 Lucky Lion.

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Gem Trio Slot Pragmatic Play

Gem Trio Gameplay & Features

Pragmatic Play’s Gem Trio is played over a very basic 3×3 reel configuration, where 9 fixed paylines are active throughout. Players can opt to bet from a minimum of €0.10 to a maximum of €250, whilst the game comes with a very respectable RTP of 96.50%, although it’s always worth taking a look at the information section if you play for real money, as operators often have the option to use variable return to player percentage models.

The base game offers little with regard to entertainment or value, with the main aim of the slot being to land the Emerald, Ruby, or Diamond symbols on the reels for a chance of triggering a standalone free spins round or a combination of the three. If you trigger a free spins round via the Emerald, extra spins can be won in the feature. Activating it via the Diamond will let you have a shot at winning multiple fixed jackpots during the free spins, and finally, a Ruby bonus trigger will see another 3×3 grid come into play, doubling your chances of winning. Just remember, it’s possible to trigger combos of these features, and if all three hit, you could be in for a payday.

Bonus Buy

Gem Trio offers those players who wish to spin the reels with more of a risk the following options.

  • Standard Free Spins: 100x the bet.
  • 2 Combo Free Spins: 200x the bet.
  • 3 Combo Free Spins: 400x the bet.

Pros

  • An easy game to follow and understand,
  • Super high max win of 20,000x, not often seen on this style of game.
  • Multiple bonus options.
  • High RTP.

Cons

  • There are already dozens of slot games with these exact same features.
  • It can be disappointing to continually land just a one-modifier bonus round.
  • Is that 20,000x jackpot prize realistic?

Gem Trio Slot Review Final Thoughts

You can't help but feel Pragmatic Play are a little late to the party with these collector-style games, as the likes of Jili, TaDa Gaming, and even Octoplay have long been producing titles in this genre. However, that's not to say that Gem Trio is a bad release; far from it, in fact. I mean, there's fixed jackpots, high RTP, and a max win of 20,000x, so I'm sure there's going to be interest in the game for sure.

That begs the question, why such a low score? Well, it's purely down to the number of slot games that are already out there in this niche. Some may argue that Gem Trio is one of the better titles, but with so many to play and look at, it becomes almost impossible to review these games and give them a score that seems fair.

5.5

Average

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