Dolphin’s Pearl Deluxe Slot (Novomatic)

The Dolphin’s Pearl Deluxe slot is played on 5 reels, 3 rows and 10 paylines. Landing 3 or more matching symbols from left to right on adjacent reels will lead to a winning combination. The winning symbols need to start from the leftmost reel. For the 2 highest-value symbols and the Dolphin Wild, just 2 or more matching symbols are required for a win.

Bets for this game start at 10p and go up to £50. You can adjust your bet amount using the plus and minus symbols. Non-UK players can utilise the Autoplay option.

The RTP rate is 95.13%, which is below the online average of 96%. However, it's in line with land casinos, where this game originated. The hit frequency rate for the The Dolphin’s Pearl Deluxe slot is 25%, which means that a win will take place, on average, every 4th spin.

You’ll find a volatility rating of ‘very high' and a maximum win of 27,000 x the bet.

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The Dolphin's Pearl Deluxe slot takes you on an underwater adventure into a deep ultramarine blue ocean, where vibrant algae, fish, and seahorses populate the screen. Although the graphics may feel retro compared to modern slots, they add a nostalgic charm, dating back to the game's release in 2009.

As you spin, you'll hear classic slot machine sounds due to the game's success in land-based casinos. The reels are filled with vividly coloured sea creatures, including angelfish and dolphins.

The highest-paying symbols are the Lobster and Manta Ray. Here is a rundown of all of the symbols:

• Lobster and Manta Ray: 2 = 0.2, 3 = 2.5, 4 = 12.5 or 5 = 75 x the bet 
• Seahorse: 3 = 2,  4 = 10, 5 = 40 x the bet
• Angelfish:  3 = 1.5, 4 = 7.5 and 5 = 25 x the bet
• A & K: 3 = 1, 4 = 5 an 5 = 12.5 x the bet
• J, Q & 10: 3 = 0.5, 4 = 2.5 and 5 = 10 x the bet
• 9: 2 = 0.2, 3 = 0.5, 4 = 2.5 and 5 = 10 x the bet
• Dolphin Wild:  2 = 1, 3 = 25, 4 = 250 or 5 =  900 x your total bet. The wild substitutes for all symbols apart from the Scatter. 
• Pearl Scatter: 3+ triggers the Free Games feature
  
  

Dolphin's Pearl Deluxe Mobile

Like most slot games, Dolphin's Pearl Deluxe looks good on any device you use. The HTML5 technology ensures that the game plays well on all Android and iOS devices. Tablets and desktop devices also operate well. 

The Dolphin's Pearl Deluxe slot game is a nice and simple game with 2 bonus features to enjoy.

Free Games feature

If you land 3 or more Pearl symbols you trigger the Free Games feature. During the base game, landing 3, 4 or 5 Pearl Scatter symbols awards a payout of 5x, 20x or 500x your bet. You then trigger the 15 free spins.

Any winning spins get treated to a 3x multiplier with payouts trebled. This means that a grid full of wilds will result in a 27,000 x bet payout.

It’s possible to retrigger more free spins if the pearl scatters appear again during the free spins and there is no limit to this.

Wild Multiplier feature

The dolphin represents the wild and like usual, it substitutes for all the standard symbols. If the dolphin wild is part of a winning line, it triggers the Wild Multiplier feature.

The win then benefits from a 2x multiplier, doubling the payout. The only exception is if you land 5 wilds on a payline, you receive 900 x bet rather than the 2x multiplier.

This game comes from Novomatic, an Austrian gaming company. While it offers a tranquil underwater theme, the gameplay is fast-paced, especially during the Free Games feature. Like many older slots, it's not an immersive experience—there’s no background music or storyline.

I ended up muting the tinny slot machine sounds, which I enjoy in land-based casinos but find less appealing online. Of course, this is a personal preference, and many players will appreciate this aspect of the game. The graphics have an old-fashioned feel, but I found its simplicity charming. 

If you're a fan of retro, Las Vegas-style games that originated in land casinos before moving online, you might also enjoy IGT’s Cleopatra slot. 

The ocean is a wondrous thing, so it's no surprise it has inspired many slot games. If you like titles with a sea-theme you might want to check out these OLBG guides to the Fishing Frenzy Series or the Big Bass Bonanza slots.

The Dolphin’s Pearl Deluxe slot is a straightforward game with simple features, and sometimes that’s exactly the type of slot I’m in the mood to play. If you want more games from the land-based giant, check out the guide to the best Novomatic slots: 

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The Dolphin's Pearl Deluxe slot review was written by our slot game experts on the OLBG Expert team. Beginning with Jenny Mason our prime Slot reviewer who has 17+ years in online gambling, working for top UK brands. Jenny is an expert in slots and bingo. It was then verified by Chris Taylor who has written over 10,000 slot game reviews in an iGaming career spanning over 2 decades. 

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