Starburst slot machine

A gem slot that pays both ways, with expanding wilds that re-spin.

  • RTP96.09%
  • VolatilityLow
  • Max win500x
  • Year2012

Key takeaways

  • RTP 96.09% by default.
  • Low volatility.
  • Maximum win 500x.
  • Feature: expanding wild re-spins.

In shortA gem slot that pays both ways, with expanding wilds that re-spin. Default RTP 96.09%, low volatility, maximum win 500x.

RTP96.09%
VolatilityLow
Max win500x
Layout5 reels, 3 rows
Ways10 paylines, paying both ways

How the machine works

  1. Wins count from the left and from the right.
  2. A wild on reels two, three or four expands to fill the reel.
  3. The expanded wild holds while the other reels re-spin, up to three times.

In play

Wins arrive constantly because lines pay from both ends. The only feature is the wild, which lands on the middle three reels, expands and re-spins. Three wilds together is the best the machine can do, and at 500x it is a modest ceiling. There are no free spins and nothing to wait for.

Who it suits

Beginners, small budgets and anyone who wants a slot that behaves the same from the first spin to the last.

Specification

DetailValue
DeveloperNetEnt
Released2012
Default RTP96.09%
VolatilityLow
Layout5 reels, 3 rows
Ways to win10 paylines, paying both ways
Maximum win500x
Main featureExpanding wild re-spins

What it costs

StakeSpinsStakedAverage cost
£0.1200£20£0.78
£0.2200£40£1.56
£1200£200£7.82

A long-run average at the default RTP. Any one session can differ widely.

Top prize at the UK limit

500x at the £5 maximum stake is £2,500. At £2, for ages 18 to 24, £1,000. Arithmetic, not a record of wins.

Worth knowing

The gentlest of the seven and a common first slot.

Its mechanics in depth

Against other slots

The parts explained

RTP, volatility, paylines and ways and bonus features.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the RTP of Starburst?

96.09% by default.

Is it volatile?

Low.

What is the maximum win?

500x.

Who makes it?

NetEnt.

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