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There are many slot games that focus on money, gold and riches and the main reason for this is the fact that people cannot resist them. Microgaming’s Diamond 7’s is also all about the bling – even the title is portrayed as being encased in diamonds. This is a classic 3-reel online slot which has a single payline, only 10 winning combinations and a really basic gameplay.
Diamond 7’s is among the many games in Microgaming’s library of classic slots which often share design, interface, and main features. This slot, actually, has no bonus features, Wild symbols or anything that can make it stand out from the rest. Probably the only interesting thing about it is the lack of extras in combination with its glitzy theme. It sparkles beautifully allowing players to focus on their game without distracting themselves with insignificant things such as reel design, settings, colors and symbols. Indeed, this is one of the best examples of a classic slot – it has 3 reels and 3 rows of symbols on them, while the only payline goes horizontally in the middle. The archived screen has one-, two- and three-coin payout columns. It shows a denomination of 5 and a three-coin stake of 15.00; this does not establish a universal minimum denomination or currency.
The symbols on the reels in this slot are standard – three types of bar icons (single bars, double and triple bars), cherries, as well as Sevens, which come in two variations, red 7s and diamond 7s. The cherries and the single bar icons are the lowest value symbols and they offer the same payout. However, the cherries are probably the most exciting elements in this slot, as only one of them needs to land on the line so that the player can receive a payout. Two and three cherry icons are even more lucrative.
There are several other specific things in the pay table players should pay attention to when spinning the reels of Diamond 7’s. The three types of bars can be mixed in one winning combination, which makes forming combos a little bit more easier. In addition, the two types of 7s can also be combined, further increasing players’ chances of winning. Apart from that, there are no special symbols in the game.
| Symbol | 1 coin wagered | 2 coins wagered | 3 coins wagered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any 1 Cherry | 2 | 4 | Not legible in archive |
| Any 2 Cherry | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 3x Cherry | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 3x Any Bar | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 3x Bar | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 3x Double Bar | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| 3x Triple Bar | 30 | 60 | 90 |
| 3x Any 7s | 40 | 80 | 120 |
| 3x Red 7s | 80 | 160 | 240 |
| 3x Diamond 7s | 500 | 1000 | 2500 |
Bonus Games and Features
As Diamond 7’s has no Wild icons or Scatter symbols to trigger any bonus features, additional games or free spins, you can play only the basic game. The lack of bonus games is, actually, typical for most classic slots, so you should not be disappointed and instead, try to make the most of the spinning reels.
The top award requires a three-coin stake. This is a payout condition, not a recommendation to increase the amount wagered. The screenshot shows denomination controls, but available limits should be checked in the installed version.
An Expert control is visible in the archived interface. Its settings are not open in the inspected screenshot, so exact autoplay options are not verified here.
Conclusion
Microgaming’s Diamond 7’s can hardly be described as highly entertaining. What it does focus on, however, is purely the gambling element of playing slots – it has a nice betting range, and all the symbols are classic ones. Two of the symbols can be mixed in combinations, but the size of the awards does not establish their frequency. The graphics are basic and have an unmistakably retro feel to them, which will appeal to many fans of the classic one-armed bandits.
The vintage looks and the sparkling diamonds are a really great theme for this type of slot games. The obvious simplicity of Diamond 7’s should be welcomed by novices – the game is really easy to play and understand, serving as a good starting point for every punter out there.
Reading the original paytable
The original screen pays only the highest win on the centre line. Awards are coins, not multiples of the entire spin stake. For example, two coins wagered with three red sevens returns 160 coins: 80 times the spin stake. At a hypothetical denomination of 0.10, the stake is 0.20 and the gross award is 16.00.
Three diamond sevens pay 2,500 coins at a three-coin stake, equivalent to approximately 833.33 times that stake, not 2,500 times it. At the same hypothetical denomination, that is 250.00 returned from a 0.30 spin. These are payout calculations, not estimates of winning probability.
The archived image obscures the one-cherry award in the three-coin column; that cell is deliberately not inferred from the other columns.
Archived game screen
Source: World Casino Directory’s Diamond 7s archive. The original game screen was visually inspected for the table above.
Diamond 7’s questions and answers
Which edition does this review cover?
The historical Microgaming three-reel slot shown above, rather than other games or casinos with similar names.
Are payouts multiplied by the whole spin stake?
No. Read the award in the column for the number of coins wagered, then multiply by the coin denomination to obtain its monetary value.
Are several overlapping wins added together?
No. The screen specifies that only the highest centre-line win is paid.
Is the maximum award available at a one-coin stake?
No. The diamond-seven row shows different awards for each stake column; the 2,500-coin award is in the three-coin column.
Does this archive prove the game is currently available?
No. A historical screenshot establishes the edition and displayed rules, not current availability or the settings of a particular casino.
