Legendary Diamonds

Legendary Diamonds Overview

Created by the well-known developer Booming Games, Legendary Diamonds is another product in their classic slots series that takes inspiration from the original games developed for old-school casinos. This classic aesthetic is immediately apparent as you open the game, with a glitzy atmosphere and symbols that come with connotations of the more traditional products developed when only brick-and-mortar casinos existed.

These include icons such as the horseshoe, the lucky seven and the BAR symbol. However, this game is not all about tradition. It also has plenty of modern touches, including the features which bring a little up-to-date excitement to a classic format.

The features in this game start with a wild bonus. The wild in this game is the golden star icon that can substitute for any other icon on the board to help score more wins. Unusually, it can also fill in not just for one symbol but two, depending on what you require to create a win. The next feature concerns the red rubies, which are the bonus symbols in this game. Land enough of these on the reels simultaneously, and you will be given a spin on the prize wheel that gives you access to free spins and multipliers. Finally, there are also shiny diamonds which provide instant cash payouts. All features will be explained in more detail later on in the review.

Theme and Symbols

This game's main thematic point of reference is the beautiful glistening diamond and what this stone represents regarding wealth and status. It's interesting to think that all a diamond is is a pressurised block of carbon, an almost too abundant element in our world. They are also the most common gemstone found on our planet. What makes them valuable then is not their material value but the market demand for them and what diamonds represent culturally, especially in the west, where they are prized as very important for the marriage process.

The background for this game is a simple stage-like image with a plinth surrounded by glittering yellow sparkles. Behind this collection of lights is a large cloak-like curtain which looks like it could open any minute to reveal some Oscar winners, adding to the glamourous feel of this slot.
The playing board is a classic golden mirror with a deep blue interior.

The symbols are split into low-value, high-value and special symbols. The low-value icons are the BAR, horseshoe and cherry. The cherry pays out the most amongst these at 2x the stake for the top combination. On the other hand, the more valuable symbols are the various permeations of lucky golden sevens in multiples, singles, doubles and triples and the diamond. The diamond understandably is the most valuable icon, paying out at 2000x the stake. The specials here are the red ruby scatter, the golden star wild and the shiny diamond cash icons.

Game Play

Legendary Diamonds is played on a 5-reel, 3-row machine with 20 fixed pay lines. To win combinations, players must land three or more matching symbols on pay lines moving from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel.
The betting range for Legendary Diamonds is 20p to £20 per spin. To adjust their bet levels, players can toggle their stake up and down using the tool located at the bottom left-hand side of the screen.

Further information, including a short tutorial and a display of the paytable, can be found via the menu button in the right-hand corner of the screen. The spin and auto spin buttons are located in the centre of the screen.
Volatility for this slot is rated in the low to medium range. The return to player percentage for Legendary Diamonds is 95.6%, which is below average. The biggest payout that players can win on one spin is 2,000x your stake.

Features

The first feature in this game is the wild feature. The golden star can substitute for any other symbol in the game barring the scatter icon. It can also sub in for two symbols if the potential win should require it.
If landed in sufficient quantity, the red ruby scatters give you one spin of the special wheel of fortune. This wheel contains 10- 30 free spins, each option of which can come with a base multiplier that ranges from 2x to 3x the stake. It is possible to keep retriggering this feature, theoretically giving players access to unlimited free spins.

Lastly, this game also has an instant cash wins bonus. This bonus is triggered when players land special shiny diamonds in sets of three or more on the board. Players are rewarded instantly with a cash payout. The more that you land, the larger the payout. This is how players find the top win of 2,000x the stake.

Conclusion

Classic gaming with a modern twist, this game has a little something for everyone. If you enjoy straightforward games that hark back to old classics, you are bound to love the aesthetic of this slot. However, if you like features and a fast-paced game that keeps you on your toes, you should also find this game to your liking. The win potential is a little disappointing here, but at least the game is upfront about its statistic so you can make an informed decision.