Emperor's Diamonds - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Emperor’s Diamonds is an Asian-themed slot from game designer Genesis. It is initially played on 5x3 reels with 30 betways paying from left to right. The game features a wild symbol in the shape of the hongbao, the traditional wedding gift envelope containing feng shui coins, which replaces all other standard symbols. Wilds appear on all the reels except reel one.

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The lu is the scatter symbol, which pays when three or more appear in any position. Three or more will trigger eight free spins. Three extra free spins can be re-triggered during this feature.

Apart from the scatter lu, there are four main paying symbols: the dragon, tortoise, koi and toad. These are supplemented by six playing card symbols from nine to ace.

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Theme, graphics and soundtrack 

This slot has an Asian theme, with the main symbol of the hongbao and the high-paying symbols reflecting this, although the diamond is also a major symbol in this game.

The symbols are colourful and beautifully designed. The controls are easy to spot and use, and the soundtrack is a classic Chinese tune.

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Emperor's Diamonds RTP and variance 

Emperor’s Diamonds has an RTP of 96.04 per cent and the variance is medium. Wins come along fairly regularly and the wild helps to boost your chances; however, free games can be tricky to land and you may have to be patient to trigger the features.

How to play Emperor's Diamonds

The game plays pretty easily and the controls are simple, but here are a few tips to get you underway:

1. Once the screen opens, click the menu button on the left to reveal more icons. Click the information button.
2. You will see the paytable, which opens with a description of the three feature symbols: the wild, the scatter and the bonus.
3. Scroll down to see how the symbols pay out.
4. You will also see thumbnails of the paylines.
5. Close this screen and click the rule book.
6. This is where you can see the game rules relating to the jackpot diamond feature and the expanding reels.
7. Scroll down for an explanation of the free spins feature.
8. Finally, you can see the brief rules.
9. Return to the main screen and you can set your wager in the bottom left-hand corner or choose the maximum on the far right.
10. There are spin options in the bottom left-hand corner, which is where you can engage turbo to speed up the game. You can also engage autoplay and customise it to stop when win and loss limits are reached.

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Bet sizes and paytable wins 

Bet sizes range from 0.30 to 36.00, and the paytable is as follows:

- Dragon

5 = 800x
4 = 80x
3 = 10x
2 = 2x

- Tortoise

5 = 250x
4 = 50x
3 = 5x

- Koi, toad

5 = 150x
4 = 30x
3 = 5x

- Ace, king

5 = 80x
4 = 15x
3 = 5x

- Queen, jack

5 = 60x
4 = 10x
3 = 5x

- Ten, nine

5 = 50x
4 = 8x
3 = 3x

- Scatter

5 = 100x
4 = 5x
3 = 2x

Emperor's Diamonds bonus features

Free spins

The lu is the scatter and generates free spins when three or more appear on the reels. Eight free spins are awarded, during which extra lu, diamond and hongbao symbols are added. Three extra free spins are awarded when three or more lu symbols appear during the free spins. The jackpot diamond feature can be triggered in this phase of the game.

Jackpot

Six or more diamond bonus symbols appearing in any position will trigger the jackpot diamond feature. Three free spins are awarded and the diamonds on the reel lock into position, with any subsequent diamonds also locking. If a diamond appears in a corner position, it will reset the number of free games to three. The jackpot will be revealed at the end of the phase.

If the diamonds appear in all four corners, the reels expand to 6x3 and potentially up to 6x4. Again, if a diamond appears in a corner, another free spin is added.

Emperor's Diamonds review: our verdict 

This is a great game for fans of Asian-themed slots, with lots of familiar symbols and colourful reels. It is packed with exciting features, the most notable of which are the expanding reels and the jackpot diamond. The latter will appeal to fans who enjoy a profitable bonus, no matter long it takes to land.

We can recommend this slot to all players, as it has a decent bet range and offers good rewards for players of all levels.

Disclaimer: Emperor's Diamonds trademark / license is owned by Genesis. This site is not endorsed by Genesis.