If you can’t get enough of tunneling below ground to blow stuff up, then Yggdrasil Gaming partner Jelly has another opportunity for you. The slot game Diggin for Diamonds: The Big Bonanza is perfect for those in the mood for a scatter-paying slot that sprinkles multiplier symbols on the board, stacking their values during free spins. It might sound a bit familiar, but let’s keep an open mind, don our hard hats, and head down the mine shaft to see how Diggin for Diamonds: The Big Bonanza handles the mining business.
Game Overview
Diggin for Diamonds: The Big Bonanza starts off above ground, at the entrance to a mine in a rocky landscape. A bundle of dynamite sits precariously by the train tracks, and players are accompanied by a bearded miner (featured on the wild symbol), the type that almost always appears in games like this. If slots are anything to go by, anyone wanting to break into the mining industry needs to sport some impressive facial hair. The game features a plinky, plonky banjo Western tune that sets the scene, though it does carry a hint of genericism. If that doesn’t deter you, you can select a stake from 20¢ to $/€80 per spin to start mining. Jelly has classified Diggin for Diamonds: The Big Bonanza’s volatility as high and offers several RTP models, with the highest being 95.1%. The action takes place on a 6-reel, 5-row grid using a scatter pays system to land wins.
Symbols and Payouts
Wins are achieved when 8 identical pay symbols appear in any position on the reels, creating a winning scatter. The game features nine regular paying symbols, including five different gems, a drill, a lantern, a cart of gems, and a miner. An 8-symbol win pays 0.25 to 10 times the bet, while a 12+ symbol scatter win awards 2 to 50 times the bet. There are no wilds in Diggin for Diamonds: The Big Bonanza, but there are scatter and multiplier symbols. The tumble mechanism removes symbols involved in winning scatters from the board and replaces them with new symbols dropping from above. Tumble win sequences continue until no new wins are created after a tumble.
Special Features
Free Spins: The key highlight of the game is its free spins feature. Landing 4 or more scatter symbols triggers the free spins round. During free spins, multiplier symbols appear more frequently, stacking their values and significantly boosting the potential payouts.
Multiplier Symbols: During the free spins round, multiplier symbols can land on the reels. These symbols accumulate and apply their combined values to the total win of the free spins round.
Verdict
Diggin for Diamonds: The Big Bonanza offers a solid mining-themed experience with engaging gameplay mechanics. The scatter pays system and tumble mechanism keep the base game interesting, while the free spins and multiplier symbols add excitement and the potential for big wins. The game’s visuals and soundtrack set an appropriate, if somewhat generic, Western mining atmosphere.
While Diggin for Diamonds: The Big Bonanza might not break new ground, it provides a dependable and enjoyable slot experience for fans of the genre. Its high volatility and decent RTP make it a worthwhile choice for players seeking thrilling gameplay with the chance for substantial rewards.