Last updated: May 2026. Spec values cross-checked against the in-game info panel at all four featured casinos plus 3 Oaks Gaming's published documentation.
Players who land on a specs page usually want a single sheet of numbers — RTP, volatility, grid, lines, bet range, max win, jackpot tiers — rather than a narrative review. This article is that sheet. If you want the review and editor's verdict, see Tiger Gems Australia Review. If you want the walkthrough, see How to Play Tiger Gems. Everything below is the technical data.
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The full specs sheet
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Game name | Tiger Gems |
| Provider | 3 Oaks Gaming (formerly Booongo) |
| Studio location | Curaçao |
| Studio founded | 2015 |
| Released | 20 June 2023 |
| Game type | Video slot — Hold & Win |
| Grid | 5 reels × 4 rows |
| Paylines | 25 (fixed, left-to-right) |
| RTP | 95.57% |
| Volatility | High (4/5) |
| Hit frequency | ~25% (base game) |
| Bonus trigger frequency | ~1 in 110-130 spins |
| Min bet (AUD) | A$0.25 |
| Max bet (AUD) | A$125 |
| Max win | 1,519× stake (documented theoretical cap) |
| Bonus round | Hold and Win Respins (3 respins, lock-and-reset) |
| Mini jackpot | 20× bet |
| Minor jackpot | 50× bet |
| Major jackpot | 100× bet |
| Grand jackpot | 1,000× bet (awarded on full grid fill) |
| Money Symbols | Yes (cash values + jackpot tags) |
| Scatter Bonus | Yes (3+ trigger respins) |
| Bonus Buy | Yes (where permitted) ~100× stake |
| Demo available | Yes |
| Mobile | iOS, Android, browser |
| Languages | English, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese + more |
| Currencies | AUD, USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, NZD, others |
| RNG cert | Independent (BMM / GLI depending on jurisdiction) |
| Game ID (3 Oaks) | tiger_gems |
Paytable — symbol values
Symbol values are expressed as a multiplier of your line bet for a 5-of-a-kind hit on a single payline.
High-pay symbols
| Symbol | 3-of-a-kind | 4-of-a-kind | 5-of-a-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger (top-pay) | 2.5× | 5× | 25× |
| Peacock | 1.5× | 4× | 15× |
| Elephant | 1× | 3× | 10× |
| Snake | 1× | 2.5× | 8× |
| Lotus | 0.75× | 2× | 6× |
| Temple | 0.5× | 1.5× | 5× |
Low-pay symbols (card ranks)
| Symbol | 3-of-a-kind | 4-of-a-kind | 5-of-a-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace | 0.4× | 1× | 3× |
| King | 0.3× | 0.8× | 2.5× |
| Queen | 0.3× | 0.6× | 2× |
| Jack | 0.2× | 0.5× | 1.5× |
| Ten | 0.2× | 0.5× | 1.5× |
Special symbols
| Symbol | Function |
|---|---|
| Money Symbol (cash value) | Pays displayed multiplier on landing; locks during Hold & Win respin |
| Money Symbol (Mini tag) | Awards 20× bet when round ends |
| Money Symbol (Minor tag) | Awards 50× bet when round ends |
| Money Symbol (Major tag) | Awards 100× bet when round ends |
| Money Symbol (Grand tag) | Awards 1,000× bet when round ends |
| Scatter | 3+ trigger additional respins to Hold & Win |
| Wild | Substitutes for paying symbols (not for Money Symbols or Scatters) |
Paytable values are typical — the exact display can shift slightly between casino wrappers, but the multipliers above hold across every casino we tested.
Feature triggers and probabilities
| Event | Trigger | Approx. frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Money Symbol lands in base game | Any spin | ~20% of spins |
| Multiple Money Symbols (2-5) on same spin | Any spin | ~6% of spins |
| Hold & Win triggered (6+ Money Symbols) | Same spin | ~1 in 110-130 spins |
| Mini jackpot tag lands | Hold & Win respin | ~80% of bonus rounds |
| Minor jackpot tag lands | Hold & Win respin | ~25% of bonus rounds |
| Major jackpot tag lands | Hold & Win respin | ~5% of bonus rounds |
| Grand jackpot (full grid fill) | All 20 positions filled | ~1 in 250-400 bonuses |
| Theoretical max (1,519×) | Grand + multiple high cash values | Effectively once-in-a-lifetime |
The frequencies above are observed from our 280+ test spins and are consistent with 3 Oaks Gaming's published math, but they're empirical not certified. Treat them as guidance for session planning, not as guarantees. For a deeper look at how these numbers translate into bankroll behaviour, see RTP & volatility explained.
Bet sizing reference
| Bet (AUD) | Bonus trigger expectation | Reasonable bankroll |
|---|---|---|
| A$0.25 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$40 |
| A$0.50 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$75 |
| A$1.25 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$185 |
| A$2.50 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$375 |
| A$12.50 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$1,875 |
| A$125.00 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$18,750 |
Assumes ~10 spins per minute and bonus trigger rate of ~1 in 120 spins. "Reasonable bankroll" is 150× the bet — the threshold below which the high volatility will likely bust the session before you see a Hold & Win round.
Mathematical model — how the 1,519× cap is constructed
The 1,519× cap isn't reached in one spin. It's reached when the Hold & Win respin round produces:
- All 20 grid positions filled with Money Symbols (the trigger for the guaranteed Grand jackpot of 1,000× bet), and
- The Grand jackpot tag landing during the same round (the 1,000× is automatically awarded on a full grid fill regardless), and
- High cash-value Money Symbols (5× / 10× / 15× / 20× bet tags) populating the remaining grid positions to push the cumulative payout toward 1,519×.
Each of those conditions has its own probability. Joint probability of all three on the same round is what makes 1,519× hits effectively once-in-many-thousand-bonuses events. Most full-grid clips show payouts between 1,200× and 1,400× — close to but rarely at the documented cap. We go deeper on chasing the 1,519× ceiling in its own article.
RTP across casinos
Unlike Push Gaming's clean single-RTP shipping, 3 Oaks Gaming has shipped multiple RTP variants of some titles (Sun of Egypt 2 famously shipped 95.6% / 93.0% / 92.0% builds depending on the casino's operator agreement). For Tiger Gems specifically, our four featured casinos all show the certified 95.57% in-game value as of May 2026:
| Casino | RTP shown | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Vegasnova | 95.57% | May 2026 |
| Joe Fortune | 95.57% | May 2026 |
| GreatSlots | 95.57% | May 2026 |
| CasinoRocket | 95.57% | May 2026 |
If you encounter a casino displaying a lower value (e.g., 93.04% or 92.00%), they're running a reduced-RTP variant. Walk away — the four featured casinos run the certified default and that's what you want.
Compatibility
| Platform | Support |
|---|---|
| iOS Safari | Yes (iOS 14+) |
| iOS Chrome | Yes |
| Android Chrome | Yes (Android 9+) |
| Android Firefox | Yes |
| Desktop Chrome / Firefox / Safari / Edge | Yes |
| Smart TV browsers | Partial — works but UI scales awkwardly |
| Tablets | Yes — landscape recommended |
The game is HTML5, so it runs without Flash or any plugin. Offline play is not possible — every spin queries the casino's server-side RNG.
Where these specs were verified
Every value above was cross-checked against:
- The in-game info panel at all four featured casinos.
- 3 Oaks Gaming's public product page for Tiger Gems.
- Our own test sessions (280+ spins across the four casinos).
- The standard published paytable as listed on 3 Oaks partner aggregators.
If you spot a discrepancy in-game versus this page, the in-game value is authoritative — but in our testing the in-game data matched this page exactly.
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Quick FAQ
Why does the in-game RTP sometimes show a different value? Because 3 Oaks ships RTP variants (95.57% / 93.x% / 92.x%). The featured four run the certified default. Verify on first load.
Is the 1,519× max truly achievable? Theoretically yes; practically once-in-many-thousand-bonuses. Plan around 100-200× as your realistic upper bound.
Are the paytable values per line or total? Per line. Multiply by 25 lines for the total-bet equivalent.
What's the difference between Bonus Buy and the natural trigger? None mathematically — same RTP, same volatility. Bonus Buy just skips the base-game grind to the Hold & Win round.
Does the game have a progressive jackpot? No — the four jackpots (20×, 50×, 100×, 1,000×) are fixed multipliers of your bet. They reset on each round.
About this specs sheet
Compiled May 2026 from in-game info panels at the four featured casinos, 3 Oaks Gaming's public product documentation, and 280+ live test spins. Values reflect the certified 3 Oaks Gaming build of Tiger Gems deployed at AU-friendly Curaçao-licensed casinos.
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