An underwater-themed video slot created by Novomatic in 2001. During this time, the device was appreciated by many visitors to online casinos. The absence of complex options and simple rules attract beginners and lovers of classic models. The slot after the release almost immediately became popular among players. In 2006, the provider released its improved Deluxe version.
| Provider | Novomatic |
| Release | 2001 |
| Game type | Video slot |
| RTP | 95,13% |
| Volatility | Medium to High |
| Lines | 9 |
| Max. possible win | х9000 (in the base game) |
| Win frequency | Not installed |
| Min. bet per line | $0,5 |
| Max. bet per line | $1 |
| Topic | Undersea world |
| Technology | Flash, HTML5 |
Main characteristics
The playing field is standard, 5×3. The soundtrack is classic for Novomatic devices. All information under the playing field: the size of the total bet, the number of active lines, the balance.
What features are available:
- Selecting the bet size. It is regulated by the Min bet and Max bet buttons.
- Changing the number of active lines. Available options: 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9.
- Autorun. The spins follow each other until the user disables the option manually or the balance runs out.
- Changing the value of a coin. Establish how much 1 credit costs.
- Enable/disable sound.
Progressive jackpots are not played in the machine.
The game was originally written in Flash technology. Later, the provider added an update adapted for mobile devices. When downloaded on a smartphone, the Dolphin’s Pearl slot loads quickly. Works flawlessly. The field expands to full screen. The spin button is enlarged to prevent accidental pressing.
The dispersion is determined to be slightly above average. Large payouts in theory are possible over a long distance. Given the same average level of return, you should not expect big wins right away.
Game Symbols and Odds
There are three types of symbols involved in the machine: 6 standard (values of the cards), 5 thematic and 2 special. Payments for them in the information table are indicated in credits:
- nine: from 2 to 100;
- ten, jack, queen: from 5 to 100;
- king, jack: from 10 to 125;
- fish: from 15 to 250;
- seahorse: 20 to 400;
- crab and stingray: from 2 to 750;
- pearl (Scatter): from 18 to 4500;
- dolphin (Wild): from 10 to 9000.
Combinations are formed from 2-5 symbols and start from the leftmost reel. Scatters are paid for appearing on the field, regardless of their location. The payout with it is added to the line win.
The wild symbol can replace any symbol except for the scatter. With his participation in the combination, the prize amount doubles.
Free spins
Landing 3 to 5 scatters per spin will trigger 15 free spins. The following rules apply:
- the reels spin according to the last bet made before the activation of the spins;
- the number of active lines cannot be changed;
- all wins are multiplied by x3.
During free spins, you can win 10 more spins.
Risk game in Dolphin’s Pearl slot
All classic Novomatic slots have a doubling game. It is available after every successful move. The user is invited to risk the amount won.
A separate window appears on the screen. In the center is a card turned upside down. The player guesses its color: black or red. If the answer is correct, the winning amount per spin is doubled, otherwise the user loses the prize money for the spin.
Just above are the last correct options. They do not affect the process, but only show which color falls out more often. But you should not believe this indicator, since the outcome of the round depends on the random number generator. Maximum in the risk game, you can increase the payout per spin 5 times.
