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Lisa Michaels
Diamond Strike is a five-reel slot from Pragmatic Play inspired by classic fruit machines, with four jackpots to win. These are only available in the Bonus Game, and you can try it yourself if you land enough of the right symbols across the reels. You might also get to play the Free Spins feature — with no limits on how many times you can retrigger it!
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Diamond Strike’s layout is as straightforward as expected in a classic-themed slot: 5 reels and three rows with 15 paylines. As with other Pragmatic Play slots, you can play Diamond Strike on a desktop or mobile with the same solid performance. However you prefer to play it, follow these steps to get going:
Pragmatic Play slots usually benefit from quick and simple controls, and that’s definitely the case with Diamond Strike. I found it easy to play immediately.
The controls are lined up along the bottom of the screen. Push the Spin button on the far-right side to get started. If you want to change your bet from the default value, tap the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons to increase and decrease it, respectively.
I recommend that you check out the paytable before you start playing Diamond Strike (or any game, for that matter). To do so, press the ‘i button to open the paytable and the green arrow buttons to navigate it.
Like so many other classic-themed slots, Diamond Strike includes traditional symbols. You’ll see the “lucky” 7, a golden bell, cherries, watermelon, plum, and lemon. These are the standard symbols, and sadly, they only award small payouts.
The lemon, plum, watermelon, and cherries pay up to 2.66 your bet. Prizes increase a little with the bell, worth up to 6.66x your stake. And near the top of the paytable, the seven awards up to 13.33x your bet.
But the diamond is the most valuable symbol: get 5 to win 20x your stake. Other symbols include a Golden 7, four jackpot symbols (only in the Bonus Game), and a Free Spins Scatter.
Diamond Strike pays out for three or more matching symbols on any of the 15 paylines. The Wild symbol can boost your chances of winning by substituting for other symbols.
Diamond Strike includes two bonus features: the Bonus Game and Free Spins round. The Bonus Game can award jackpot prizes depending on your chosen symbols, while the Free Spins round offers plenty of free plays.
The diamond symbol is Wild. It can substitute for all other symbols except the Golden 7 and Free Spins Scatter.
A golden version of the seven symbols can land on any reel. It awards the same payouts as the standard seven and substitutes for it in winning combinations. But if you land three golden 7s anywhere at the same time, you’ll trigger the Bonus Game.
All of the jackpot values are shown at the top of the screen. Here’s how much they’re worth:
To play, click on any of the diamond symbols to reveal jackpot symbols. Match three of the same jackpot symbol to win the corresponding payout!
Get three Free spin scatters on reels 1, 3, and 5 to eight free spins. If you manage to land another three Scatters during this feature, you’ll get eight more free spins. And there are no limits on this, so your free spins could run on and on!
Watch the Free Spins Feature in actions!
Extra diamond Wild symbols are added to all reels at the start of the Free Spins round, and you can trigger the Bonus Game on any free spin.
Diamond Strike doesn’t offer much in the way of winnings. The maximum you could possibly win is 1,000x your bet, which is available in the Bonus Game. Even for a classic-themed slot, that’s a small top prize.
The theoretical Return to Player (RTP) for Diamond Strike is 96.48%. As the average RTP for slots is 96%, this has the potential for a better return than games with a lower RTP. But remember: RTPs are calculated over thousands of spins across a long period. The actual return on bets awarded can vary wildly.
Diamond Strike has medium volatility. Slots in this volatility range pay out pretty regularly, and the size of those prizes might be decent (though not particularly here).
Pragmatic Play has done a good job with Diamond Strike’s presentation. While there are plenty of slots with a classic theme out there, this has a pretty striking (pun intended) look. The symbols that fill the reels are colourful, chunky, and have a retro style.
All of the symbols stand out nicely against the dark blue background, and the lightning effect behind the logo at the top of the screen makes for a more exciting aesthetic.
Diamond Strike’s music only really kicks in when you spin the reels. Between spins, you’ll hear ambient sounds of a casino instead, including the jingle of machines paying out coins. But the music that triggers each spin is fun and funky, with a cool disco sound.
Play our free demo to try Diamond Strike before you bet with real money! Use a massive supply of virtual credits to explore the base game, bonuses, and volatility.
If you’re a fan of traditional fruit machines, you’ll find a huge range of online slots inspired by them — including Diamond Strike. This uses the symbols and basic gameplay that fans expect to find in classic slots. But how does it compare to other slots with a similar style?
Deco Diamonds Deluxe is a five-reel slot featuring cherries, watermelons, and other classic symbols, but they’re filled with diamonds! It also includes a Bonus Wheel feature, respins, and the helpful Nudge feature.
Hyper Strike is a flashy and dynamic take on traditional slots. The reels show 7s, bells, BAR symbols, and more, and the Free Spins feature has 2x - 3x win multipliers.
Another option is Sizzling Hot Deluxe. Like Diamond Strike, the top win is small at just 1,000 your bet, and it includes a gambling feature. Sizzling Hot Deluxe is designed for anyone who wants a simple experience with a tight focus on basic slot gameplay.
Diamond Strike doesn’t bring anything new to the table. If you’re a fan of slots modelled on fruit machines, you have plenty to choose from, and Diamond Strike offers more than some of the simpler releases out there. Its payouts might be small, with a maximum of just 1,000x your bet up for grabs, but Diamond Strike’s biggest strengths are the two bonus features.
The pick-and-click Bonus Game gives you a chance to play for four jackpot prizes, and the Free Spins round can be retriggered repeatedly without limits. That can lead to dozens of free plays depending on how many Scatters you land before the feature ends.
Overall, this is a decent slot, but you could play for much bigger prizes elsewhere.
Lisa started off as a croupier at her local casino. However she found her niche in writing and has subsequently used her real-world gambling experiences to help produce and review the many online slots that are released monthly. Lisa also contributes to keeping you up to date with Canadian newsworthy stories.
