Three standard reels plus one dedicated multiplier wheel reel. Every win on the 5 fixed paylines gets multiplied by the fourth reel value, ranging from 1x to a massive 500x.
Purple-pink gradient symbols with golden frames trigger multiple multiplier wheel grabs. Values from 2 to 50 determine how many times the wheel is grabbed, with all values multiplied together for enormous wins.
Activate 1.5x mode to remove 1x multipliers, guaranteeing 2x minimum. Or choose 8x mode to eliminate 1x-5x values, ensuring every spin hits at least 10x on the multiplier wheel.
This is not your standard three-reel slot. TaDa Gaming engineered a completely different payout mechanism where the fourth reel determines your actual win amount. Land three matching red circular gems on any of the five paylines and you get a base 4x payout. But here is where it gets interesting: that 4x immediately gets multiplied by whatever lands on the special fourth reel.
The multiplier wheel displays eleven possible values in golden circles: 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x, 100x, and the maximum 500x. Your actual payout formula is: Base Symbol Payout multiplied by Fourth Reel Multiplier divided by 5. So three Wild symbols paying 5x combined with a 500x multiplier delivers a 500x total win on that payline.
The EX NUDGE symbol changes everything. When this purple-pink gradient rectangle with golden frame appears, it displays a number at the bottom (anywhere from 2 to 50). That number determines how many times the multiplier wheel gets "grabbed". Each grab produces a multiplier value, and critically, all grabbed values multiply together rather than adding.
If an EX NUDGE shows the number 3, the wheel might grab 5x, then 10x, then 2x. Those multiply together: 5 times 10 times 2 equals 100x total multiplier applied to your winning combinations. Land an EX NUDGE showing 10 and you could theoretically grab ten different multiplier values, with the mathematical potential reaching astronomical figures when high multipliers combine.
Wild Symbol: Golden mask with wings and red gems, displaying "WILD" in red letters. Substitutes for all other symbols and appears on all three main reels. Three Wilds on a payline pay 5x base.
Premium Gems:
Card Symbols (all on beige textured background with gem accents):
The Extra Bet button (golden "EX" design) in the bottom left activates two distinct modes that fundamentally alter the multiplier wheel distribution. This is not a bonus buy; it modifies the base game mathematics.
1.5x Extra Bet (Pink Card): Your bet increases by 50 percent. In return, the 1x multiplier completely vanishes from the fourth reel. The new minimum multiplier becomes 2x, with all higher values (3x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x, 100x, 500x) remaining available. This mode suits players who want consistent multiplier values without dead spins where 1x effectively returns only the base symbol payout.
8x Extra Bet (Purple Card): Your bet multiplies by eight times the base amount. The multiplier wheel now only contains seven values: 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x, 100x, and 500x. Every single spin guarantees a minimum 10x multiplier on the fourth reel. Combined with the EX NUDGE feature, this mode creates scenarios where multiple 10x or higher values multiply together, producing the game's maximum win potential.
Fortune Gems 500 uses five fixed paylines across the 3x3 main reel grid. Wins pay left to right only, requiring three matching symbols on the same payline across the three reels. The fourth multiplier reel applies universally to all winning combinations on that spin.
Line 1: Middle horizontal row (positions 2-2-2) - The most frequent hitting line, running straight across the centre of the grid.
Line 2: Top horizontal row (positions 1-1-1) - Straight line across the top three positions.
Line 3: Bottom horizontal row (positions 3-3-3) - Straight line across the bottom three positions.
Line 4: V-shaped pattern (positions 1-3-1) - Starts top left, drops to bottom middle, rises to top right. Creates diagonal winning combinations.
Line 5: Inverted V pattern (positions 3-1-3) - Starts bottom left, rises to middle centre, drops to bottom right. The mirror opposite of Line 4.
Multiple paylines can win simultaneously on a single spin. If you land a full screen of Wild symbols (nine Wilds covering all positions), you would win on all five paylines, with each line's 5x base payout multiplied by the fourth reel value. A 100x multiplier in this scenario pays 500x total (5 lines times 100x each) before the division by 5 formula, resulting in a 500x net win.
Three distinct win celebration animations trigger based on your total win amount relative to your bet:
BIG WIN: Green to yellow gradient text with golden wings extending from both sides. Gold coins cascade down the screen. Triggers when your win exceeds a certain threshold multiplier of your bet.
MEGA WIN: Three-dimensional blue letters with depth and shadow effects. Golden coins with dollar sign symbols fly across the screen in multiple directions. Represents mid-tier massive wins.
SUPER WIN: Red text with intense golden glow and halo effect. Multiple coin streams fall simultaneously across the entire screen. Reserved for the highest tier wins approaching or reaching the maximum payout potential. This matches the loading screen's "SUPER WIN 500x" preview, indicating wins involving the maximum multiplier.
The ancient temple background with sunset orange-pink tones and tropical vegetation frames all animations, maintaining the archaeological treasure hunting theme throughout gameplay.
Fortune Gems 500 sits at the lowest volatility level in TaDa Gaming's portfolio. The single red pepper rating (with four grey inactive peppers) indicates frequent small to medium wins with relatively rare massive payouts. This differs dramatically from high volatility slots where long dry spells precede occasional enormous hits.
The low volatility combines with the multiplier wheel system to create a specific playing experience: base symbol wins land regularly across the five paylines, but the fourth reel multiplier determines whether you receive a modest return or a significant payout. The 1x multiplier appears most frequently in standard mode, effectively paying only the base symbol value. Higher multipliers become progressively rarer, with 500x being the statistical outlier.
Session bankroll management should account for the Extra Bet modes. Standard mode at £1 per spin requires different bankroll depth than 8x Extra Bet mode at £8 per spin. The 8x mode's guaranteed 10x minimum multiplier provides more consistent returns but demands eight times the capital per spin. A 100-spin session in standard mode costs £100; the same 100 spins in 8x mode requires £800.
The EX NUDGE feature introduces variance spikes within the low volatility framework. A single EX NUDGE showing 10 or higher can grab multiple high multipliers that multiply together, creating wins that momentarily behave like high volatility payouts despite the overall low volatility rating.
The brown control panel beneath the stone-framed reels contains all essential game controls:
Balance Display (Left): Shows your current account balance in the format "Balance X,XXX.XX". Updates in real-time after each spin result.
Bet Controls (Centre): Minus and plus buttons in brown frames surround the current bet value display. Bet range spans £0.20 to £200 in standard mode, extending to £1,600 maximum when Extra Bet modes are active.
Win Display (Centre-Right): Format "WIN X.XX" shows your current spin's total win amount after all paylines and multipliers calculate. Resets to zero before each new spin.
Spin Button (Bottom Right): Large circular golden button featuring the TaDa logo (orange to yellow gradient text with pointing finger hand above the 'a'). Click to spin, or use spacebar as alternative input on supported operators.
Turbo Controls: Single lightning bolt icon in golden circle activates Turbo mode, speeding up reel spin animations. Double-tap the Turbo button to engage Super Turbo mode with double lightning bolts, providing maximum speed gameplay that completes spins almost instantly.
Additional Controls: Gear icon opens settings menu with sound controls and game instructions. Information 'i' icon displays complete game rules, paytable, and feature explanations. Speaker symbol toggles audio on or off. The EX button in the bottom left corner activates the Extra Bet selection menu.
Version information appears at the bottom in format "v_XXX_XXX". During active play, a transaction ID displays in format "XXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXXXX" for regulatory compliance and session tracking.
The Autoplay menu allows extended automated gameplay sessions with multiple customisable stop conditions. Set the total number of automatic spins, then configure any combination of these halt triggers:
Single Win Exceeds: Autoplay stops when any individual spin wins more than your specified multiplier threshold. Set this to 50x and autoplay halts if one spin wins 50 times your bet or more, allowing you to manually control subsequent spins after a significant hit.
Balance Less Than: Stops autoplay if your balance drops below a set amount. Protects your bankroll by preventing autoplay from depleting your entire balance. Set this to your minimum comfortable balance level.
Balance Greater Than: Halts autoplay when your balance exceeds a target amount. Useful for locking in profits once you have reached a predetermined win goal during the session.
Bonus Game Activated: Stops autoplay when entering any bonus game mode. Note that Fortune Gems 500 does not feature traditional free spins or bonus games; the EX NUDGE functions within the base game. This condition exists for consistency with other TaDa Gaming titles.
Free Game Activated: Similar to bonus game condition. Would stop autoplay if free spins triggered, though this game uses the multiplier wheel and EX NUDGE system instead of conventional free spin bonuses.
Start button activates autoplay with your configured settings. Cancel button returns to the main game screen without starting autoplay. All autoplay spins use your currently selected bet amount and Extra Bet mode settings.
The £2,500,000 maximum payout represents an absolute ceiling regardless of bet size or multiplier combinations. This cap protects the operator whilst still allowing for life-changing wins. The 12,500x maximum win multiplier applies to your total bet amount.
At the £200 maximum standard bet, a 12,500x win would theoretically pay £2,500,000, hitting the exact payout cap. In 8x Extra Bet mode with £200 base bet (£1,600 total bet), the multiplier required to reach the £2,500,000 cap reduces to approximately 1,563x. This makes the maximum payout more achievable in Extra Bet modes, though the higher bet cost per spin must be considered.
The game guarantees maximum win potential occurs at least once in every 100,000,000 spins statistically. This represents the mathematical model's long-term distribution, not a guaranteed outcome within any individual playing session. The low volatility rating means most sessions will produce frequent small to medium wins rather than approaching maximum payout scenarios.
Dynamic paytable functionality adjusts symbol payouts based on your current bet and Extra Bet mode. The paytable accessible via the information button always displays accurate values for your current configuration. Symbol payouts scale proportionally with bet size, whilst the multiplier wheel values remain constant (1x through 500x) regardless of bet amount.
The loading screen includes a "Don't show next time" checkbox in the bottom right corner, allowing players to skip the loading animation on subsequent sessions. This reduces unnecessary delays and maintains player control over their experience.
All bet adjustments, autoplay configurations, and Extra Bet mode selections require deliberate player input. No automatic bet increases or hidden cost multipliers occur without explicit activation. The game clearly displays current bet amount, balance, and win values at all times during gameplay.
Session interruption handling follows industry standards: if gameplay disconnects during a spin, the bet result remains valid if the outcome cannot be influenced (after reels have stopped). The game automatically completes any in-progress feature games upon reconnection. In the event of malfunction, all pays and plays are voided, though Fortune Gems 500's simple structure minimizes technical complications compared to complex multi-stage bonus games.
The game's low volatility profile suits players who prefer consistent gameplay over high-risk, high-reward scenarios. Combined with the minimum £0.20 bet, this allows extended playing sessions with modest bankrolls whilst still offering access to the 500x maximum multiplier and substantial win potential through the EX NUDGE feature.