Dolphin Reef

Dolphin Reef is a slot machine created by NextGen a few years ago, but remaining one of those great timeless classics that never cease to thrill players. This slot game has a number of very common characteristics among online slots, but at the same time it also presents some very stimulating surprises. For example, it has selectable paylines, but what is most innovative is the absence of a classic Free Spins feature, replaced by a series of Respins that can become the most profitable streak of the entire gameplay. If you want to take a dip in the blue sea for a refreshing swim, discover with us all the features of the NextGen Dolphin Reef slot!

Dolphin Reef Game Overview

Even the theme chosen for this slot machine cannot be defined as one of the most original. The sea with its inhabitants is a much loved theme by game providers, as it not only offers the inspiration for fresh and colorful graphics, but also gives rise to many funny symbols, as many as the inhabitants of the sea depths. Here the protagonist is a beautiful dolphin, which as we will see is not only nice but can also bring the most interesting winnings of the game. 

The Dolphin Reef scheme, as anticipated, is a classic 5x3, which denounces its derivation from bar machines. The payment lines are 20, they are drawn from left to right and above all they are selectable. You can activate all 20 or fewer, down to a minimum of only one. To do this you have to use the gear symbol that you find at the top right. Click on it to get a good grip of game rules, to choose the paylines to be activated and your bet, from a minimum of 0.01 to a maximum of 10. Also from this section you can choose the activation of the autoplay, up to a maximum of 100 laps during which the game will proceed without your intervention. If, on the other hand, you want to play yourself, by spinning the reels from time to time, you can use the play button located to the right of the reels. Let's now find out which are the friends of our dolphin and therefore the symbols of Dolphin Reef slot.

Fish and dolphins, Dolphin Reef Symbols

The winning combinations of Dolphin Reef are achieved by training 3 to 5 identical symbols on one of the active paylines. The paytable is made up of a total of 10 standard symbols, flanked by 2 special symbols. Special symbols are the Scatter, that is to say a chest full of treasures hidden on the bottom of the sea, which has the advantage of paying if repeated 3, 4 or 5 times in any position. That is to say that the same symbols do not necessarily have to be placed along one of the active paylines. The Wild, of course, is the dolphin that substitutes for all other symbols. It can only appear on reels 2 and 4 (and then we'll see what happens when it appears on both reels at the same time) and has the advantage of replacing the other special symbol, the Scatter as well.

As for the standard symbols, those low pays that pay less are, as in the best tradition of online slots, letters and numbers of playing cards. In ascending order we find the 9 and 10, then the J and the Q, and finally the K and the letter A. As we go up we find instead icons that are more adherent to the theme of Dolphin Reef game, and are the seahorse and the starfish, the turtle and the clown fish. All these maritime symbols that we have listed pay even if repeated only 2 times on one of the paylines you decide to activate. At this point, you'll be curious if there are any special features in this slot, and what they are: let's find out.

Dolphin Reef Features

The Scatter is present in Dolphin Reef, only it does not activate, as it usually happens, the Free Spins feature. This is not to say that playing this NextGen slot you do not have the opportunity to win free spins: let's say that, more precisely, you can win Respins. This happens every time the dolphin symbol, the game's Wild, appears on reels 2 and 4. After paying any winnings, the dolphin extends over the entire reel. With a fairly striking graphic effect, the reels become the waves of the sea and a curious herd of lively dolphins start jumping from side to side. At this point you have earned 5 Respins, which proceed automatically, with the winning opportunities multiplied by the fact that you have 2 Wild Reels. Only reels 1, 3 and 5 rotate, not 2 and 4. This special function can also be activated several times in the croso of the same game.

Conclusion: A Dolphin Slot Game

Dolphin Reef is a slot that can really please every type of player, from the most experienced to the novice. It has a fairly simple gameplay, but at the same time there are features that make every game intriguing. Certainly the Respin feature is the most scenic and also profitable one, but it is also interesting to have the possibility to personally select the paylines to use during the game. With an RTP of just over 95%, this Nextgen slot machine is definitely worth checking out. You can play it in the Demo version on our site, or for real money by signing up for an online casino. Play also The Dog House Megaways one of our most famous demo slot game.