This is a pachinko game which is played continuously from the moment you click Play. The game will only end once you click on Stop.
When the Pachinko machine is in play, balls are continuously launched from the top of the machine and fall down through obstacles. If any ball falls into the bottom of the machine, you do not win anything.
If a ball lands in the opening that has Start written on it (known as the chucker) you win four balls. When a ball falls into the chucker, it also sets the reels in the middle of the machine spinning.
Win lines:
There are three possible win lines
- vertically down the center
- diagonally left to right
- diagonally right to left
The top and bottom reels stop first. If they form two identical numbers on a win line showing a possibility of a win, the middle number is determined by a mini-game.
If all three numbers on a win line match, the Open chute at the bottom of the machine opens up to catch all balls. Each of the next 15 balls caught by the chute award 100 balls. This means that a mini-game win amounts to 1500 balls.
Mini games:
The following mini-games are used:
| Reel Spin |
The middle reel repeats a spin |
| Pass Circle |
The dolphin jumps through the circle three times. Each jump produces a number. The last number completes the win line. |
| Dive |
The dolphin and the girl dive into the pool three times. Each time produces a number. The last number completes the win line. |
| Attack Numbers |
The dolphin jumps across the screen and bumps a ball with a number three times. Each time produces a number with the last of completing the win line. |
| Push Ball |
The dolphin jumps out of the pool and hits a ball three times, each time producing a number. The last number completes the win line. |
| Dolphin Race |
Two dolphins race a shark. Each of them carries a number. The number of the creature that crosses the finish line first completes the win line. |
Fields:
The right side of the machine displays various fields. The fields show the following information:
| Ball value |
This shows the price of each ball, in units of your currency. Each ball launched deducts that amount from your balance, and each ball won adds the amount to your balance. Your balance is updated continuously while the machine is running. Your balance in other open windows (including the casino lobby) is updated approximately every 10 ball launches. |
| Reel spin |
This displays how many times you have made the reels spin since you opened the game window |
| Normal win |
Details the amount of balls you have won on a reel spin if the winning number was an even number |
| Kakuhen win |
Shows the amount of balls you have won on a reel spin where the winning number was an odd number. |
Ball pool:
This is found below the fields on the right side of the machine. The balls that you have won come out of the dispenser and land in the pool.
To the left of the pool is the Play/Stop button, and around it is the power adjustment knob. Click the button to start or stop the machine. Turn the knob to change the force with which the balls are launched.
Balance update
When a game of Dolphin Paradise is started, it reserves part of your balance equivalent to the value of ten balls. The balance shown in the game window decreases by the value of each ball launched. When the reserve is depleted, it is reset for the value of another ten balls.
This affects the balance displayed on the site. The balance displayed in the Dolphin Paradise window is updated continuously whereas the balance in other windows is updated periodically. This means that they will sometimes not match for a short period of time.
The difference will never be more than 20x the ball value, and once the game is closed the full reserved amount will be returned to your bank balance.
Buttons:
The lower edge of the game window holds the casino toolbar, which contains the following information:
| Current balance |
This shows your account balance. This is the money you can use to play the casino games. |
| Cashier |
This opens the Cashier window, so you can make deposits, withdrawals and see your transaction history. |
| Play for Real Money |
This button appears only in Fun or Offline Mode. Clicking it will take you to the Real Money account creation page. If you already have a Real Money account, it will take you to the Play for Real Money login screen. |
| Chat |
This button will activate the black strip to the left of it, turning it into a text box. Enter a message and click Chat again. A separate chat window will open. You can only talk to other players in multiplayer games. |
| History |
Opens the game history window, where you can see the details of recent game rounds. |
| Options |
Allows you to change audio quality and various gameplay settings, and |
| Online Support |
This enables you to contact an available online customer support specialist. |
| Close/Lobby |
Clicking this button closes the game window and takes you back to the Lobby. If you have Multiwindow support enabled (games are opened in new windows), the button will say Close. If Multiwindow support is disabled (games are opened in the same window as the Lobby), the button will say Lobby. You can enable or disable this feature in the Options window. |
| Help |
Opens the help section. |
| Menu |
Provides access to the Help, History and Options buttons |
Shortcut keys:
You can use the following keys on your keyboard as an alternative to clicking on the buttons with your mouse.
| Press this key |
To do this |
| TAB |
Tab between the buttons on the screen. |
| ENTER |
Select the button that is highlighted. |
| ESC |
Exit the game and return to the lobby. |
Note on large wins: Winning amounts of $10,000 or more are considered large wins. Large wins need to be verified by a live operator.
Note on disconnections: If you are disconnected from the Internet in the middle of a game while playing for Real Money, please re-establish your Internet connection and log back into the casino. You will be automatically directed to the game that was interrupted so you can continue playing.
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