Diamond Strike Slot Review & Demo

Diamond Strike Slot Review & Demo

Slot machines have come a long way since Charles Fey built the first one in the 19th century. They now have elaborate graphics with characters, themes, and side games. But somehow, we are always returning to the classic design with fruit, bells, and diamonds on the reels. Diamond Strike by Pragmatic Play is the perfect example of the classic fruit machine - except it comes with free spins and jackpots to win. Here’s everything you need to know before you play it.

How to Place Your First Bet on Diamond Strike

Diamond Strike is a classic video slot machine with a 5x3 format with 15 fixed win lines. Its symbols might look familiar: fruit, bells, lucky 7s, and a diamond. It also has a couple of special symbols, including a Wild that substitutes for all others, and a Scatter that triggers the free spins.

Before you start playing, you should familiarise yourself with the user interface (which is typical for Pragmatic Play slots):

1. The game’s controls - Settings, Volume - and the Information button are on the left

2. The game displays your Balance and Total Bet right next to the controls. You can switch between the game displaying money or coins. 

3. The free area in the middle is a display that shows you how much you won or any messages the game may have for you

4. The Spin button is on the right. The two buttons - (-) and (+) - on their sides allow you to set your bet, while the Autoplay button below them is self-explanatory.

You will need to set up your total bet per spin, too. Choose a bet level that you are comfortable with, and that’s a good fit for your bankroll. Here’s how you do it:

1. Press the (+) or (-) sign next to the Spin button. You can set:

   -The coins per line (between 1 and 10)

   -The coin value (between 0.01 and 0.50)

   -The total bet (between 0.15 and 75)

2. With 15 fixed win lines, your total bet will be calculated according to the formula 15x(coin value x coins per line). 

Once you’re all set, it’s time to dig in.

My First Moments Playing This Slot Machine

“Blast from the Past” - this was the first thing that came to mind when I first tried Diamond Strike. It’s good to see that classics like this are still popular after so many years. But the game offers more than just a classic gameplay - it has the potential for big wins, too.

7 Years Later, Still Crisp and Appealing

Many slot machine developers don’t dedicate the time and effort to making a nice fruit machine. After all, the game doesn’t require too much detail - it’s the “spin and win” that counts. Diamond Strike is not one of these games. It was built with attention to detail, and it shows. Every detail, from the lightning on the red 7 to the crack on the bell, is crafted with care.

Classic Spin and Win

The first slot machines had symbols borrowed from playing cards - clubs, diamonds, hearts, and spades. But at one point, the machines were used as elaborate candy vending machines, with the candy flavours used as symbols. These stuck, becoming staples in the world of slots. The other classics - BAR, Lucky 7s, and their likes - were added later. But the bell remained the original - a tribute to Charles Fey’s “Liberty Bell” slot machine.

Bonus Games

Unlike the first slot machines, modern-day fruities have bonus games. Diamond Strike has two of them:

Free Spins

The Scatter symbol in the game only appears on reels 1, 3, and 5. And you need three of them to trigger the game’s Free Spins feature. It is a simple side game played with a special set of reels - it has more Diamond symbols on it. You initially get 8 spins, and if three more Scatters land on the screen, you win 8 extra spins.

Jackpot Bonus Game

There are two Lucky 7 symbols in the game: the red one and the golden one. The two are equal when it comes to wins, but only the gold one - well, three of them - can trigger the Jackpot Bonus Game. Both in the base game and during the Free Spins, of course.

During the game, you’ll be presented with 12 possibilities to find three matching Jackpot symbols. There are four Jackpots you can win:

• The Mini jackpot pays 10x your bet

• The Minor pays 30x

• The Major pays 100x

• The Mega pays 1000x your bet

Some Technical Considerations About Diamond Strike

Diamond Strike is a classic fruit machine with a 5x3 format, 15 win lines, high RTP, and medium volatility. It will hit frequently enough to keep the dopamine flowing. This, along with its cheerful visuals, is enough to keep you glued to the screen, even if you are a casual player. On the other hand, it triggers the jackpot game often enough for it to be worth playing by high-rollers, too. It’s a game that’s a good choice for every slot machine fan.

Why Do I Think Diamond Strike Stands Out?

The Diamond Strike slot machine doesn’t really stand out. It is a well-designed, well-built fruit machine that is a good choice for any player category. It has nice visuals, just enough animations, a good enough hit frequency for it to not become boring, and a high enough jackpot to be worth going after.