Jewel in the Crown Slot Machine

Jewel in the Crown is a Barcrest video slot released in 2016, offering gamblers a 5x3 playing field with 10+3 fixed paylines. Players can wager between $0.10 up to $500 per spin, and bets above a certain threshold change the way pays are handled — instead of being forced to go left to right, wins simply need to be adjacent, allowing you to connect scores in the middle of the reels. The game has several special features including free spins with mega stacked symbols and an extra Wild, while Big Bet brings its own Glory Trail bonus that gives you another avenue of activating free spins.

Jewel in the Crown is a rather literal interpretation of the theme. The reels are decked in royal purple with a light golden trim along its edges, and the backdrop consists of a rich red fabric on top of which the reels rest. On top of the reels are two crown shapes — a blue crown and a red crown — which house symbols that are used during the special features. The user interface is the standard Barcrest layout, so players will have no trouble finding what they're looking for.

Symbols include a mixture of playing card icons 10, J, Q, K and A, as well as several prized gemstones with unique artwork — emeralds, rubies and aquamarines. The Wild symbol is a light blue and gold square with the word Wild written on it, while a richly decorated red and gold crown acts as a Scatter.

Gameplay and Features

Collecting three or more Scatters rewards players with ten free spins. If you collect additional Scatters on the second, third and fourth reels after activating the feature, you can add one, three or eight free spins by landing one, two or three Scatters simultaneously. While free spins are active, the symbol in the blue crown on top of the reel becomes Wild, while the icon in the red crown becomes super stacked. If the symbol is the same in both crowns, the two bonuses combine and you get super stacked Wilds.

During Big Bet, players are given access to unique bonuses. The first, available for all three Big Bet tiers, gives five linked spins with the Crowning Glory Trail, in which every crown that appears on the reels adds to a meter. Reaching the fifth position rewards one bonus spin with the trail held, and the sixth position rewards eight free spins with the trail reset. The super version awards eight free spins on the fifth position and sixteen on the sixth. For Big Bets of $30 and $50, Jewel Stacks ensures the stacked symbol will be one of the better-paying jewel symbols.

The largest jackpot you can win is worth 500x your wager. The RTP ranges from 94% for bets under $2 per spin to 96% for bets over $2 per spin. Big Bet spins have an RTP of 98%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jewel in the Crown slots?

Jewel in the Crown is a 5x3, royalty-themed video slot developed by Barcrest and released in 2016. The game features 10+3 fixed paylines that expand with adjacent-pays at higher bets, a free spins round with super stacked Wilds driven by the twin crown mechanic, and a Big Bet Crowning Glory Trail bonus.

What is the RTP of Jewel in the Crown slots?

Jewel in the Crown has a tiered RTP: 94% for bets under $2 per spin, 96% for bets over $2 per spin, and 98% for Big Bet spins. Players looking for the best long-term value should consider betting above $2 per spin at minimum, or using the Big Bet feature for the highest possible return.

Can I play Jewel in the Crown for real money?

Yes, Jewel in the Crown is available as a real money slots game at online casinos carrying Barcrest titles. Bets range from $0.10 to $500 per spin, and the Big Bet option pushes the RTP to 98% while unlocking the Crowning Glory Trail and Jewel Stacks bonuses for real money players chasing bigger wins.

How does the free spins feature work in Jewel in the Crown?

Landing three or more Crown Scatters triggers ten free spins in Jewel in the Crown. During the feature, the symbol housed in the blue crown above the reels becomes Wild, while the symbol in the red crown becomes super stacked. If both crowns display the same symbol, these bonuses combine to create super stacked Wilds. Additional Scatters landing on reels 2, 3 and 4 during free spins add one, three or eight extra free spins respectively.

What is the Crowning Glory Trail in Jewel in the Crown?

The Crowning Glory Trail is a Big Bet exclusive feature available across all three Big Bet tiers. Over five linked spins, every Crown symbol that lands adds to a trail meter. Reaching the fifth position on the meter awards a bonus spin with the trail held in place; reaching the sixth awards eight free spins and resets the trail. The super version of the feature doubles the free spin awards at each milestone.

What are Jewel Stacks in Jewel in the Crown slots?

Jewel Stacks is a Big Bet bonus available at the $30 and $50 bet tiers. It guarantees that the stacked symbol active during free spins will be one of the higher-paying jewel symbols — emeralds, rubies or aquamarines — rather than a lower-value playing card icon, significantly improving the expected value of any free spins triggered during Big Bet play.