Why is this game so hard to find? Triple Double Diamond Free Games

[AceStrategist]

As the post title says, why is Triple Double Diamond Free Games so hard to find? I've scoured the internet trying to find one (in IGT S2000 form) for sale but no dice. Were these only produced for a short amount or time or towards the end of the S2000 lifecycle? Have a lot of fond memories playing this game at resort casinos and would like to have one at home as they've been disappearing from casino floors recently.

It's rather hard to search for since a nearly identically named game "Triple Double Diamond" exists without the "Free Games" part however it's radically different, with a single payline 1/2/3 credit whereas TDDFG is low denomination (pennies, 2 cents, 3 cents, 5 cents) with many payline/bet amount options and the bonus games mechanic. 
Would like to know more about this game's history if anyone here knows or has one!

[rickhunter]

These were made toward the tail-end of the S2000 era, so not many machines were made with this game.  It probably uses an enhanced mpu with an R-board.  They re-released the game in the MLD (Multi Level Display) version that ran on the newer AVP based MLD cabinets and later on the G20 cabinet.  Of course on the mld and G20, they were dual layered video versions of the game and not mechanical steppers.  I honestly have always played this game on an MLD machine.  I never saw one live on the casino floor.  Also it is a 3 reel game, IGT promoted the more volatile 5 reel versions of the games.  The 5 reel Double Diamond Free games is a lot easier to source.  I don't think I've ever seen a TDD Free games S2000 version available for sale.

[AceStrategist]

I've only ever seen the slant-top version, which are still scattered across casinos in southern Indiana usually in the IGT/Bally old school slots section.  It does have more advanced sound/music than most other S2000 games, which is used during the free spins.

[RB]

There was also an SAVP version.

[a69mopar]

Triple Double Diamond® Free Games Spinning Reel   10,000   SB101453   AZI, CAI, CO, CRUIS, CTI, DEL, FL, FLI, IA, IAI, IL, IN, KSI, LA, LAI, ME, MII, MO, MS, MSI, NDI, NJ, NMI, NMT, NV, NYI, OK, OKI, ORI, PEN, SD, SDI, WII, WYI
3-Reel, 20-Line, Configurable Max Bet         
S2000 - Spinning Reel   

I may have had one, or the glass, not sure though. I know I have the chip

W      

[Stayouttadabunker]

There was also an SAVP version.

I've played that one locally RB....maybe as recently just before Covid.
Here in upstate New York, I only ever saw a few different versions of Double Diamond games in S2000's on live floors.
They are almost all gone...only about six s2000's left...maybe even less SAVP's.

[a69mopar]

If you can't find it, You may be able to order new glass and strips from Joe at NorCal slots (distributor for these), and the appropriate chips and simm from RB. These and a donor cabinet would make a very nice machine.
Both of the mentioned sources are members here
Joe : https://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?action=profile;u=9991

RB replied above

[sixcardmark]

I believe the S2000 version of this game has an enhanced board and requires an RS board.  Bonus sound comes from the simm built-in the R board and during regular play it just sounds like an S+.  I may be wrong.

[a69mopar]

Anyone have video with the sound from this machine?
I'm fairly sure the sb chip listed above is for this game, and there should be a sound simm, which may be shared with another "free games" theme.  I may have had this game before (10 years ago or more),  the reel display seems familiar,  as well as the game. I can't remember the sound though.   I could be wrong of course,  it wouldn't be the first time, just ask my wife, she would be happy to confirm that.

If there is another
Triple Double Diamond® Free Games that uses the  SB101453,  I would appreciate any info or pics
Wayne

[jay]

This is from the IGT site.
Its S3000 now.....

https://www.igt.com/products-and-services/gaming/games#Triple_Double_Diamond_3R1LCMB_S_Ascent_Spinning_Reel_RM9

[a69mopar]

looks like this is the clone


Hawaiian Diamond™ Free Games Spinning Reel
3-Reel, 20-Line, 1,000-Credit
S2000 - Spinning Reel   10,000   
SB101453   

ALB, AZI, CAI, CO, CRUIS, CTI, DEL, FL, IA, IAI, IL, IN, KSI, LA, LAI, ME, MII, MO, MS, MSI, NDI, NJ, NMI, NMT, NS, NV, NYI, OK, OKI, ORI, PEN, PR, SD, SDI, WII, WYI

[a69mopar]

https://www.gamblersoasisusa.com/igt-hawaiian-diamonds-free-game-bonus-s2000-slot-machine.aspx

[sixcardmark]

I still think it's an R or RS board game just like super times pay free games that uses SB101452.  You can go into accounting and it will tell you the built-in DSV sound simm number.

[a69mopar]

I still think it's an R or RS board game just like super times pay free games that uses SB101452.  You can go into accounting and it will tell you the built-in DSV sound simm number.

you could be correct. RG000013 board supports free spin games

[a69mopar]

found it,  SB101453 with RG000054  previously RG000013, but replaced by RG000054 which is correct for 3 reel free spin type 165 games.  the change notice number is cn4690

one was in the classifieds in the past
https://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?topic=32922.0

W

[sixcardmark]

I just found an RG000051 board in box of stuff I just got.  Has boot RB000003 and SB101451 for super times pay free games 3R5L5C.

[AceStrategist]

If you can't find it, You may be able to order new glass and strips from Joe at NorCal slots (distributor for these), and the appropriate chips and simm from RB. These and a donor cabinet would make a very nice machine.
Both of the mentioned sources are members here
Joe : https://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?action=profile;u=9991

RB replied above

It needs special buttons though since it supports up to 20 lines and up to 10 credits per line with various intermediate options.  I doubt most cabinets ex. "Double Diamond Deluxe" or "Double Diamond Haywire" would support this game?

[AceStrategist]

If you can't find it, You may be able to order new glass and strips from Joe at NorCal slots (distributor for these), and the appropriate chips and simm from RB. These and a donor cabinet would make a very nice machine.
Both of the mentioned sources are members here
Joe : https://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?action=profile;u=9991

RB replied above

It needs special buttons though since it supports up to 20 lines and up to 10 credits per line with various intermediate options.  I doubt most cabinets ex. "Double Diamond Deluxe" or "Double Diamond Haywire" would support this game?

Anyone have video with the sound from this machine?
I'm fairly sure the sb chip listed above is for this game, and there should be a sound simm, which may be shared with another "free games" theme.  I may have had this game before (10 years ago or more),  the reel display seems familiar,  as well as the game. I can't remember the sound though.   I could be wrong of course,  it wouldn't be the first time, just ask my wife, she would be happy to confirm that.

If there is another
Triple Double Diamond® Free Games that uses the  SB101453,  I would appreciate any info or pics
Wayne

Here's a youtube video with the "free games" theme: https://youtu.be/ReLvZ_oP3pk?si=2m_Lnc22tdat49jv&t=78 the Free Games start at 1:18 and 4:17.

[AceStrategist]

If you can't find it, You may be able to order new glass and strips from Joe at NorCal slots (distributor for these), and the appropriate chips and simm from RB. These and a donor cabinet would make a very nice machine.
Both of the mentioned sources are members here
Joe : https://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?action=profile;u=9991

RB replied above

It needs special buttons though since it supports up to 20 lines and up to 10 credits per line with various intermediate options.  I doubt most cabinets ex. "Double Diamond Deluxe" or "Double Diamond Haywire" would support this game?

Anyone have video with the sound from this machine?
I'm fairly sure the sb chip listed above is for this game, and there should be a sound simm, which may be shared with another "free games" theme.  I may have had this game before (10 years ago or more),  the reel display seems familiar,  as well as the game. I can't remember the sound though.   I could be wrong of course,  it wouldn't be the first time, just ask my wife, she would be happy to confirm that.

If there is another
Triple Double Diamond® Free Games that uses the  SB101453,  I would appreciate any info or pics
Wayne

Here's a youtube video with the "free games" theme: https://youtu.be/ReLvZ_oP3pk?si=2m_Lnc22tdat49jv&t=78 the Free Games start at 1:18 and 4:17.

[a69mopar]

I'm sure many vendors have those button panels. Just like in Cleopatra.

https://images.app.goo.gl/34FYNP19b7i8sLW36