Diamond Deal

The Wombat says: Diamond Deal is an awesome “Pick ’em” game from UK developers Gamevy.

There is no spinning of reels or dealing of playing cards here, you just pick and hopefully win- it’s a bit like a modern keno game.

This makes a change from the complicated pay-lines, bonus rounds and Free Spins of online slots, and requires less skill than Poker or Blackjack.

Diamond Deal Game Play

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If you want the yellow stuff, then play Slots O’ Gold, but if you want gems this is your game! Just as the name suggests, Diamond Deal from Gamevy is all about hunting down those gemstones and popping them in your back pocket.

You’ll find a 5×10 grid on your screens complete with a glitzy-looking interface, plus a game show-style backdrop. The graphics are sharp with plenty of flashing lights and a soundtrack that fits in nicely.

You could also play the Jewel Strike slot if you like your gems, but that’s more of a traditional slot game.

Select your diamonds by clicking on one box at a time from 50 possible sparkly squares – you’re looking for ten diamonds in total, all of which are hidden behind the boxes.

Every time you find a diamond, your prize will increase, and if you manage to pick up nine dazzling diamonds in a row, you’ll win a very sizeable jackpot.

But be careful where you choose Wombat Fans! If you pick an empty square, you’ll lose you lose one of your precious four lives, and the cash in your coffers will decrease too.

Every time you correctly pick a diamond, your lives will reset to four again. You’ll also get the chance to cash out after each wrong or right pick. Diamond!

The Bets

Before you get picking, you’ll need to decide how much you’re willing to splash out on your bet. As always, the higher your bet, the more money you can win – the lowest possible bet is £1 and it goes up to a max bet of £10.

The jackpot at the top of the screen will show you what you could win, while the ‘Next Diamond Wins’ tab highlights how much cash you’ll scoop if you turn over the next diamond correctly.

At the bottom of the screen, you’ll see the Cash Out button. But will you stick or twist?

Diamond Win

If you do manage to uncover a box containing a precious gem, the diamond will go full-screen on you, along with some flashing pink lights and a winning ditty that should put a spring in your step!

Quick Pick Feature

Feeling lazy? Then this little button will take all the stress out of choosing the boxes for you. This Quick Pick feature just chooses where the diamonds might be completely random. This isn’t available in all jurisdictions (such as the UK)

This is a good feature if you want to skip the game play and go straight to your win or loss.  If you lose four picks in a row, the game flashes a big pink ‘UNLUCKY’ sign at you, just to let you know you’ve had a rubbish round, and remind you to think about whether or not you should continue playing.

Strategy

Well, ultimately, this is a game of luck and you won’t get any further by picking “cold” squares or “hot” squares. Just bear in mind that it is tempting to go for broke and lose all of your lives, but then you lose any winnings you have made from gems you have found.

Make sure you mix it up and bank some of your cash along the way if you have made a profit that round. It’s easier said then done! Maybe write your plan down on a piece of paper – that might help you stick to it.

Sometimes, if you win on the first pick, it’s best to cash in even though you still have 3 lives left (at least some of the time).

Conclusion

The Diamond Deal Game from Gamevy is a tidy little number that will appeal to players who are looking for something easy to play with minimum fuss.

Play it on your mobile, your tablet or your laptop.

Wombat Score: 4/5