Vegas Diamonds from ELK Studios: Slot Review - welcome to Las Vegas!

Experience the bright lights and dizzying heights of Las Vegas in this new release from top software provider ELK Studios. This game is in fact the third in the trilogy of 3 reel slots created by the company which includes the hugely popular Ivanhoe slot and Route 777. Join us as we walk the strip in the very heart of Sin City and see if we can land ourselves a massive Las Vegas fortune?

Vegas Diamonds is a 3 reel slot game with 5 paylines that includes Respins, Wild Multipliers, a Nudge Feature, and a Fortune Wheel Bonus Game.

Special Features

The first feature to highlight is this game features only 3 reels and 5 paylines with an assortment of fruit machine themed symbols. These symbols include Bars, Cherries, Lemons, and Watermelons. Keep a close eye on the Vegas Diamonds symbol as this is the most valuable symbol in the game. Land 3 of these symbols on an active payline and you will earn yourself a nice payout worth 30X your stake! If you also land 3 of these symbols anywhere on the reels then you will trigger the Vegas Diamonds Nudge feature. When this happens, the 3 Vegas Diamonds symbols will proceed to nudge to the middle payline and award a win based on the highest-paying symbol.

The Wild symbol in this slot is represented by a bunch of Multipliers ranging from 2X all the way up to 5X. So any winning combinations involving this symbol will result in a big win on the reels. The Wild symbol also substitutes for all other symbols apart from other Wilds, the Fortune Wheel symbol, and Nudge feature of the Vegas Diamonds symbol. It only appears on reels 1 and 3 in the main game.

When you land 2 identical symbols on the first 2 reels then you will activate the Perfect Match Respins feature. Once triggered, the first 2 reels will lock into place for 3 Respins while the 3rd reel spins normally. A nice benefit of this feature is that the Vegas Diamonds Nudge feature is also active here.

The Bonus symbol is represented by an image of a colourful bonus wheel and when you land 3 of these symbols anywhere on the reels then you will trigger the special Fortune Wheel Bonus Game. In this fun feature, you will be given 3 spins to use on a Fortune Wheel. The Fortune Wheel consists of 3 levels (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) with arrow segments helping you move to the next level on the wheel and awarding an Extra Spin. Land on a Free Spins segment and you will be awarded 5 Free Spins with a multiplier of 5X attached to each Free Spin. Lastly, if you land on a Bonus symbol segment then you will receive an additional Free Spin. This feature can be highly rewarding especially if you make it to the Golden Wheel level where you can win up to 1,000X your total bet!

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The graphics are absolutely superb as the game takes place right in the heart of Las Vegas with flashy neon lights everywhere and iconic buildings and famous signs as far as the eye can see. Symbols are a nice wink and nod to fruit machine slots of the past and consist of Lemons, Cherries, Watermelons, Multipliers, and Bars. The animations are splendid as symbols speed up and down the reels and burst into life when part of a winning combination. I especially like how a video screen displaying images of famous Las Vegas landmarks plays out just above the reels as you play the game. It’s a neat visual touch.

The music is relaxing and features a soft techno backing track. It ties in really well with the Las Vegas theme of the slot.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 5 paylines, a good RTP of 96%, and a maximum payout worth 2,000X your initial wager.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.20, 0.40, 0.60, 1.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, 10.00, 20.00, 40.00, 60.00, 100.00

Based on a bet of 0.20:

• Vegas Diamonds Symbol: 6.00 for 3X
• Red & Gold Bar Symbol: 3.00 for 3X
• Blue & Silver Bar Symbol: 1.60 for 3X
• Green & Gold Symbol: 0.80 for 3X
• Watermelon Symbol: 0.30 for 3X
• Lemon Symbol: 0.20 for 3X
• Cherry Symbol: 0.10 for 3X

Our Verdict on Vegas Diamonds

Leading software provider ELK Studios produced this slot and it’s an enjoyable trip to the entertainment capital of the world. Vegas Diamonds features dazzling graphics, a bouncy soundtrack, and a decent amount of bonus features to keep most players happy. The standout feature of this slot is easily the extremely fun Fortune Wheel Bonus Game which can take quite a bit of time to trigger but your patience is rewarded with Free Spins featuring 5X multipliers as well as the chance to win the top prize worth 2,000X your stake! When it comes to variance, I found this slot be High so it will take a hit on your bankroll but the rewards are so lucrative that it is definitely worth a few spins or two. For slots with a similar Las Vegas theme, check out Vegas VIP Gold and Sin City Nights.

Hit the strip to win huge cash prizes when you play Vegas Diamonds!