Dolphin's Pearl Deluxe is a 5-reel, 10 payline video slot by Novomatic. Playable across all devices, the game can be enjoyed from 10p a spin. The slot has a medium to high variance and an ocean theme, transporting you into the depths of the sea to meet various sea creatures. Alongside the base game, the slot has a rewarding Free Spins round where you receive 15 free spins with a 3x multiplier. However, this feature is pretty hard to trigger so don't expect too much. If you want to know more about Dolphin's Pearl Deluxe and its features, keep reading!
Theme and Appearance
Dolphin's Pearl Deluxe is the sequel to Dolphin's Pearl, a popular land-based casino slot. The first game was so popular that Novomatic created a deluxe version for online gamblers to enjoy. The slot takes you deep into the ocean where you meet various sea creatures. The backdrop is the deep blue ocean and the reels are set on the sea bed, surrounded by corals and other forms of marine life. The aim is to gather pearls which can be exchanged for various prizes.
The main difference between Dolphin's Pearl Deluxe and the original game is an added payline; however, the graphics and animations have also improved drastically. The minimum bet is 10p per spin, while the maximum is £100 for all paylines. The reels are filled with marine life and low-value Royals. The most valuable symbol is the dolphin, which awards 900x your stake for matching 5 on an active payline. If you land 4 dolphins in combination, you win a generous 250x your stake. The oyster with the pearl also awards a lot of money, with 5 of them paying 500x your stake.
In Dolphin's Pearl Deluxe, you can form a winning combination with just 2 symbols. However, this doesn't apply to all symbols, only the dolphin, lobster, stingray, number 9 and oyster with a pearl. All of the other symbols need a minimum of three symbols to win. As this slot has a medium to high volatility, it has a high risk/high reward set up. This means you could be playing for a while without a win, but the win you finally receive is sure to pack a punch.
Betting and Prizes
If you land a five-of-a-kind combination, you'll receive a win between 25 and 100x your bet. The value of this will depend on the symbol. Additionally, matching 5 symbols will activate the Free Spin bonus feature. Another way to do this is by landing a Wild with a 2x multiplier. Unfortunately, triggering the Free Spins feature isn't easy. It can take anywhere between 200 and 300 spins to activate it, but when you do it comes with a 3x multiplier that can drastically affect your budget. While this isn't as exciting as some of Novamatic's game features, it's certainly fun enough to keep you spinning.
Dolphin's Pearl Deluxe comes with an RTP of 96.17%. While this percentage isn't amazing, it's fairly standard for this type of slot. While the slot can pay out a decent amount of cash, it often runs cold. With this in mind, only gamblers who are willing to risk their money in a bid to win big should venture into the deep blue waters.
Slot Features
Like most Novamatic slots, Dolphin's Pearl Deluxe comes with a handful of bonus features including a Wild symbol and a Free Spins round. Below, we explore our favourites in more detail.
Wild Symbol
In this game, the Dolphin acts as the Wild symbol. This icon substitutes for all other symbols, bar the Scatter and doubles your winnings. Also, the Wild can be used as a symbol in its own right.
Scatter Symbol
The Scatter symbol takes the form of the Oyster with the pearl. This can be placed anywhere on the reels to create a winning combination, providing that at least 2 Scatter symbols are present. Landing 3 or more Scatter symbols will trigger the Free Spins feature.
Free Spins Feature
The bonus feature is activated when 3 or more Scatters land on the reels. When this happens, you'll be rewarded with 15 free spins. Better still, all your winnings are tripled during the bonus round. You can win additional free spins by landing 3 more Scatter symbols anywhere on the grid. If you form a winning combination with the Dolphin, your prize will be doubled.