Stepping Diamonds (Play’n GO) – Review & Demo Play

Stepping Diamonds: Slot Overview

As a 5x3, 20 payline fruit slot, Stepping Diamonds sticks to familiar ground. Stakes run from 0.10 to 50. RTP is 96.20% on the top model, with lower variants also out there. Volatility sits in the mid range, roughly a 6 out of 10. Max exposure is 4,000x. The chrome, blue patterned backdrop, and bold symbols sell a retro vibe. Above the grid sits a step reel showing 1 to 5. It links to Diamond values and drives the two set-piece features.

Stepping Diamonds Slot Information

Pay symbols cover cherries, lemon, orange, and plum on the low end, then horseshoe, bell, BAR, and 7 for the highs. Lines pay left to right on 3 to 5 of a kind. Five matches return 4x to 50x. A star Wild lands on all reels, substitutes, and carries the same value as the 7. Three, four, and five Wilds pay 2.5x, 12.5x, and 50x. The set-up is straight fruit machine fare, so reading the paytable takes seconds.

Diamonds come in two flavours. Regular Diamonds show starting values, often 0.5x, and can climb by 0.5x steps up to 35x. A special Diamond is the trigger for the step feature. Both types matter during respins, where locked positions hold their values. The step meter above the reels shows a number from 1 to 5. When the feature fires, every Diamond in view can be raised by that amount before paying. That is the core loop.

Stepping Diamonds Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x50
	4	x12.5
	3	x2.5
	5	x40
	4	x10
	3	x2
	5	x30
	4	x7.5
	3	x1.5
	5	x25
	4	x6
	3	x1
	5	x5
	4	x1
	3	x0.2
	5	x5
	4	x1
	3	x0.2
	5	x4
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.1
	5	x4
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.1
	Wild
	5	x50
	4	x12.5
	3	x2.5

Stepping Diamonds: Slot Features

Play'n GO pairs classic spins with two focal mechanics: Step 'N Win and Lock 'N Spin. The former uses a step meter to lift Diamond values. The latter is a hold and win style round with expanding grids and sticky Diamonds. There is also a local jackpot layer tied to special Diamonds that act as cash pots. The trio interacts in a simple, readable way. I had no trouble tracking upgrades, resets, and the flow from base hits to respins.

Trigger flow is clear. You collect Diamonds on any spin. Six or more lights the trail and launches respins. The count of Diamonds at trigger time also sets the grid size for the bonus. During the respins, any new Diamond sticks and the counter goes back to three. The step meter can still apply during the round, lifting everything that sits on the reels. When the board fills, the meter snaps to five steps for a last shove.

Step 'N Win in Stepping Diamonds

The step reel spins along with the main reels and stops on 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Land the special Diamond, and Step 'N Win kicks in. Every Diamond you can see steps up by the shown number, then the total gets paid. It is a neat nudge that can turn middling builds into tidy payouts. Only one special Diamond lands per spin, so you will not chain multiple step events in the same outcome.

The meter also matters in the hold round. It can hit between respins and lift all visible Diamonds again. Fill the grid, and the game awards the maximum five steps across the board, which feels like a proper finish. In the base, the step effect is shorter lived, but it still adds texture to a very standard fruit set. When the digits low roll, it is a shrug. When they land high, the screen wakes up.

Cash Pot Diamonds in Stepping Diamonds

Cash Pot Diamonds appear only in Lock 'N Spin. They come as Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand. Mini begins at 20x and grows by 2x up to 90x. Minor starts at 50x and grows by 5x up to 200x. Major starts at 100x and grows by 10x up to 350x. Grand starts at 500x and grows by 50x up to 1,500x. These are local pots. During respins, they can upgrade when step effects apply, which is where the real sweat builds.

Lock 'N Spin in Stepping Diamonds

Six Diamonds trigger Lock 'N Spin on a 5x3. Seven starts 5x4. Eight opens 5x5. You get three respins. Only blanks or Diamonds can land. New Diamonds lock and the counter resets to three. Values carry forward, which is key. The round ends when you run out of respins or fill the board. It is the familiar loop, but the step meter gives it a lively twist, since upgrades can drop in and lift the lot.

Because the meter can fire during the bonus, timing matters. A late step on a busy board feels great, while a dry run does not move the needle. If you do fill every position, the game grants five full steps before totting up the haul. That last push can turn a fair result into something decent. It is not often you reach that state, but the path is clear enough to keep you engaged.

Payout texture sits near the middle. Medium volatility keeps the session flow steady. The better runs came from late meter hits and a couple of upgraded pots joining the count. Miss those, and the round feels light. Hit them, and it livens up. That variance sits well with the 4,000x cap and the stated RTP, but it does mean patience helps when you are chasing the bigger numbers.

Stepping Diamonds: Slot Verdict

My session sat where I expected. The look and sound are serviceable. The step reel adds variety, but the thrills are modest. Medium volatility keeps swings tame, which tempers outsized runs. The local jackpots can sparkle when they upgrade, yet they do not feel mega, even near the ceiling. With a 96.20% RTP model and a 4,000x cap, it fits a specific crowd. Fruity Vegasy fans will get it. I played it, had a few tidy moments, and moved on.