Monsters vs Diamond Slot

Monsters vs Diamond RTP, Details & Wager Limits

The Monsters vs Diamond slot game unfolds on 6 reels and 6 rows and has 50 fixed paylines. Winning combinations consist of 3 or more matching symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel. However, unlike its prequel, Monster vs Gigablox, this slot uses the conventional game engine rather than Gigablox.

Stakes range between 50p to £50. While this is favourable to casual players, high rollers will find it a bit disappointing. You can activate the Autoplay function to access up to 100 autospins and modify the loss limit settings. However, the Autoplay function is not available at UK online casinos.

The default Monsters vs Diamond RTP is 96.05%, slightly higher than the standard average at the best payout slots. Nonetheless, the provider offers lower RTP versions of 94.11% and 92.12%. With the game’s low volatility, you can expect more frequent but smaller wins.

ReelPlay sets the hit rate frequency to 33.15%, meaning you hit a win on every 3 spins. However, I was disappointed with the 1,000x bet max win, lower than the 3,116x in the initial release. The bonus round offers the best chance of hitting the max payout, as you can trigger up to 40 free spins.

Theme — Rampaging Monsters Are Out to Burn Down the World

The Monsters vs. Diamond slot has a monster theme with eye-catching visuals. The grid is set against a perfect view of the cityscape, but rather than beaming neon lights, the streets and buildings are on fire. A helicopter scans the streets for survivors, adding to the chaotic yet immersive atmosphere.

However, like the prequel, it becomes calm during the bonus round as the buildings return to their initial look before the war. I love the transformation from the monster apocalypse into a city with a colourful skyline. However, I find the name “Monsters vs Diamond” quite strange, as the two entities neither interact nor resist each other on the reels.

During the game, 12 paying symbols can randomly land on the reels. The monsters represent the high-paying symbols, while royal cards pay less. Like many new online slots, this game features wild and scatter symbols.

Symbol	Payouts/Info
9	3, 4, 5, 6 = 0.2, 0.6, 1.2, 1.6x stake
10	3, 4, 5, 6 = 0.2, 0.6, 1.2, 1.6x stake
J	3, 4, 5, 6 = 0.2, 0.6, 1.2, 1.6x stake
Q	3, 4, 5, 6 = 0.2, 0.6, 1.2, 1.6x stake
K	3, 4, 5, 6 = 0.2, 0.6, 1.2, 1.6x stake
A	3, 4, 5, 6 = 0.2, 0.6, 1.2, 1.6x stake
Pyroana	3, 4, 5, 6 = 0.32, 1, 1.4, 2x stake
Object 51	3, 4, 5, 6 = 0.32, 1, 1.4, 2x stake
Great Old One	3, 4, 5, 6 = 0.32, 1.2, 1.6, 2.4x stake
Spartan Fighter	3, 4, 5, 6 = 0.32, 1.2, 1.6, 2.4x stake
Lord Zar	3, 4, 5, 6 = 0.4, 1.2, 1.8, 6x stake
Kongo King	3, 4, 5, 6 = 1.2, 2, 5, 20x stake
Wild Symbol	3, 4, 5, 6 = 1.2, 2, 5, 20x stake
Scatter Symbol	Triggers 5 or more free spins
Diamond	Can reveal any symbol including WILD and SCATTER

Monsters vs Diamond Mobile

As an innovative game provider, ReelPlay uses HTML5 technology to create its online slot games. Thus, the Monsters vs. Diamond mobile slot is compatible with iOS and Android devices, as well as desktops and tabs. Although mobile casinos offer unmatched convenience, I had an immersive experience playing the desktop version.

Monsters vs Diamond Bonus Features

The Monsters vs Diamond slot game has 3 main bonus features: Free Spins, Buy Bonus, and Diamond stacks, which replace the Gigablox symbols in the original release.

Diamond Stacks

Diamond stacks can reveal the same random symbols, which include the Wild and the Scatters! This gives every spin the potential for huge wins and carries into the free spins with all the benefits. Here’s what Wild and Scatter do:

• Scatter—Landing 5 or more Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels will trigger free spins and a 1x payout on each symbol. For example, if you land 6 scatter symbols, you will activate the bonus round and get a payout of 6x bet. During my review, I was able to land 5 scatter symbols after a little over 70 spins, triggering 9 Kongo King free spins and a 5x payout. Even more, I hit a “Big Win” of 28.18x bet after the fourth free spin, bringing my total win at the end of the bonus round to 59.28x.
• Wild—The Wild symbol, represented by a Crown, helps to complete winning combinations by substituting for winning symbols except for scatter and diamond. It also doubles as the highest-paying symbol (with Kongo King), paying 20x the bet on 6 matching symbols. It feels like the magic begins after the 70th spin—I was able to land 3 wild symbols, receiving a total payout of 2.6x the bet.

Free Spins

As stated earlier, landing 5 or more scatter symbols anywhere on the reels will trigger free spins—5 to 40, depending on the number of scatters. A monster presents the free spins and becomes the chosen champion for the bonus round. If 2 monsters appear, the one with the higher pay will be the chosen champion.

On rare occasions when no monster presents the free spins, the highest-paying symbol, Kongo King, becomes the chosen champion. The monster symbol behaves like a wild, replacing other symbols on the reels.

Notably, not all symbols land on the reels during free spins. They are restricted to monster symbols, scatter, wild, and diamond. In addition, the diamond will only reveal the monster symbols and wilds.
Unfortunately, you cannot retrigger the Monsters vs Diamond Free Spin.

Buy Bonus (Not Available in the UK)

Rather than spinning the reels numerous times, you can buy your way directly into the bonus round with the Buy Bonus feature. However, this feature is not available across UK slot sites.

During this feature, you are guaranteed to trigger up to 18 free spins, a reduction from up to 30 available in the prequel. This bonus feature costs 80x the bet per spin.

Verdict — Little Improvement from the Original Release

2.6/5

Based on our expert’s review. Reviewed by Olamidotun Otis

Olamidotun Otis

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Monsters vs Diamond Slot

The Monsters vs Diamond slot has captivating visuals and brilliant gameplay but disappoints with its maximum payout.

Pros

• Eye-catching visuals
• Interesting gameplay
• Free spins and wilds

Cons

• 1,000x max win
• Low symbol values
• No Multipliers

When the provider ReelPlay partners with Hot Rise Games, you can always expect immersive designs and animations, as seen in Nightmare vs Gigablox and 24K Gold Jailbreak. However, I was somewhat disappointed to see that the visuals of Monsters vs Diamond are a direct replica of the original release. Nonetheless, I like that it has a straightforward yet interesting gameplay and does not utilise the complex Gigablox mechanics.

A significant drawback I noted during my review is the 1,000x max win, lower than the 3,116x in the prequel. It is even more of a letdown when you consider the game’s low volatility, low symbol values, and low betting range, leaving you with little payouts even when you bet max. Despite this blow, I like that you can trigger up to 40 free spins, providing extended gameplay.

Overall, Monsters vs Diamond is an entertaining slot game, but it requires a lot of improvement to rank among the best real money slots.