Diamond Tales The Ugly Duckling

Diamond Tales: The Ugly Duckling Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Greentube
Release Date	2022-11-22
Theme	Fairy Tale, Animals, Fantasy
Layout	5×4
Paylines	40
Bet Range	£0.40–£40 per spin
Core Mechanics	Heart Collection progressing through chapters, Snap Drop respin with multipliers, Diamond Tales bonus with respins and multipliers, Buy Bonus option
Developer	Greentube (Novomatic Digital Gaming division)
Release Date	2022‑11‑22

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Chicken, Dog	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Turkey, Cat, Ugly Duckling/Swan	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Scatter	Book Bonus, Snap Drop, Diamond Hearts	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Diamond Tales: The Ugly Duckling Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Snap Drop	Snap Drop symbol on reel 5 with hearts in special reel	One respin	Only Diamond Hearts with multipliers appear; multipliers summed and applied to stake
Diamond Tales Feature	Three Book Bonus symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5	Three respins	Hearts added to special reel; respins reset when new heart lands; multipliers accumulate	Additional Gold Diamond Heart added per chapter up to five

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 50000× the bet.
What is the RTP?	The return to player is 96.01%.
How volatile is the game?	The volatility is high.
How many paylines are there?	There are 40 paylines on a 5×4 grid.
What features does the game include?	It includes Heart Collection, Snap Drop respin, Diamond Tales bonus, and Buy Bonus option.
How do I trigger the Diamond Tales feature?	Land three Book Bonus symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5.
What does the Snap Drop feature do?	It gives one respin with only Diamond Hearts with multipliers that sum and multiply the stake.

Diamond Tales: The Ugly Duckling Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses