Royal Gems

Royal Gems is an 8×8 cluster slot set in a kingdom of wealth, where gem clusters stay locked and keep growing. Crowns and giant Super Gems change the board. It was released on September 20, 2019, and with the free demo you can watch the gems build up right away, no sign-up needed.

How does Royal Gems work?

This is a cluster slot on an 8×8 grid where you win when matching gems connect in a group. What sets this game apart is that winning clusters don’t disappear. They stay locked and carry over to the next spin. Watching the cluster grow with each spin is the main appeal. It’s also worth noting that this is a Red Tiger slot with a listed RTP of 96.00%.

When do locked clusters unlock?

When a cluster forms, it pays and locks for the next spin. If that cluster grows or a new cluster forms, that one locks and pays as well. If a spin comes with no growth and no new clusters, so no payout, the locks are released. They also all release after the entire board fills with clusters and pays. That means clusters stay on the board as long as the payouts keep coming.

What does the Crown upgrade do?

The Crown symbol upgrades one cluster and locks it in place. Up to three Crowns can appear on the board at once. Even clusters of low-value gems become higher-value ones when they meet a Crown, so a Crown landing while you already have locked clusters is especially welcome. The key point is that the upgrade and the lock happen at the same time.

How do Full Screen and Super Gems work?

If the entire board fills with clusters, a 2x applies to the total win and all cluster locks are released. A Super Gem is a large symbol counted as several small gems, and it comes in three sizes: 2×2, 3×3 and 6×6. When a 6×6 Super Gem lands, most of the board ends up covered by one type of gem. Regardless of size, it counts as multiple small gems.

What should I check first in the free demo?

RTP is 96.00%, max win is 3,000x and hit frequency is 35.3%. The official volatility index is 12.58. In the demo, try recording how many spins a locked cluster grows for on average and how often the full-screen 2x shows up. The bet range is €0.1 – €50, and bonus buy is not available. Just follow how the clusters grow.