NetEnt Production

STARBURST

A NetEnt Original
Play for Real Money
96.09% RTP
50,000 Max Win Coins
10 Both-Way Paylines
Low Volatility

Revolutionary Win Mechanics

Expanding Wild Star

Multicolored eight-pointed Starburst Wild appears only on reels 2, 3, and 4. When it lands, it expands to cover the entire reel and triggers a re-spin while staying locked in position.

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Up to 3 Re-Spins

Each new Wild that lands during a re-spin expands and triggers another re-spin. Maximum three Wilds can appear for three consecutive re-spins, all held in expanded form.

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Both Ways Wins

All 10 paylines pay from left-to-right AND right-to-left simultaneously. This doubles your winning opportunities on every single spin, unique to Starburst.

Cosmic Gem Symbols

Golden BAR

Metallic gold symbol with glossy 3D appearance

5x = 250 coins | 4x = 200 | 3x = 50
Lucky Seven

Red-orange gradient 7 in blue crystalline frame

5x = 120 coins | 4x = 60 | 3x = 25
Yellow Diamond

Brilliant-cut golden yellow diamond with sparkles

5x = 60 coins | 4x = 25 | 3x = 10
Green Cube

Lime green hexagonal prism with translucent glow

5x = 50 coins | 4x = 20 | 3x = 8
Orange Hexagon

Fiery orange-red hex with amber tones

5x = 40 coins | 4x = 15 | 3x = 7
Blue Cube

Cyan-blue ice crystal with sharp facets

5x = 25 coins | 4x = 10 | 3x = 5
Purple Diamond

Four-pointed amethyst star with violet glow

5x = 25 coins | 4x = 10 | 3x = 5

How Starburst Wild Re-Spins Actually Work

Wild appears ONLY on center three reels (2, 3, 4), never on reels 1 or 5
When Wild lands, it instantly expands vertically covering all 3 positions on that reel
Expanded Wild remains frozen in place while other four reels re-spin once
If another Wild appears during re-spin on a different center reel, it also expands and both stay locked for second re-spin
Maximum scenario: all three center reels filled with expanded Wilds after three consecutive re-spins
Re-spin feature uses same bet amount as triggering spin
Feature ends when a re-spin completes without landing new Wilds

Betting Structure and Win Calculation

Starburst uses a fixed 10-payline system where all lines are always active. Your total bet equals: Bet Level (1-200) multiplied by 10 paylines multiplied by Coin Value (0.01 to 10.00). Minimum bet is 0.10, maximum reaches 20,000.00 in high-roller mode.

Wins are calculated as: Paytable multiplier times Bet Level equals coins won. Then coins won times Coin Value equals your currency payout. Example: Landing five BAR symbols at bet level 1 pays 250 coins. If your coin value is 1.00, that converts to 250.00 currency units.

The both-ways mechanic is crucial: traditional slots only pay left-to-right, but Starburst evaluates every payline in both directions separately. If you get three Purple Diamonds reading left-to-right on line 1 AND three Green Cubes reading right-to-left on line 5, both wins pay out simultaneously and get added together.

Low Volatility Mathematics

Starburst is classified as low volatility, meaning frequent smaller wins rather than rare massive payouts. The 96.09% RTP is distributed across regular symbol combinations rather than concentrated in bonus features. With 10 active paylines paying both ways, you effectively have 20 winning directions, significantly increasing hit frequency.

The Wild re-spin feature triggers more frequently than high-volatility bonus rounds but pays moderate amounts. Three expanded Wilds (maximum scenario) create 15 Wild positions across the center of the grid, virtually guaranteeing multiple payline wins, but individual line payouts remain within reasonable ranges rather than explosive multipliers.

Strategy Considerations

Since all 10 paylines are fixed and always active, you cannot adjust line count. Your only betting controls are Bet Level and Coin Value. Starting with minimum bet level allows extended play sessions while learning symbol frequencies. The MAX BET button immediately sets highest bet level with current coin value and auto-spins, useful for high-rollers but risky for casual players.

Autoplay settings offer risk management: stop on any win, stop if single win exceeds specified amount, stop if balance increases or decreases by set threshold. For low-volatility slots like Starburst, setting stop-if-cash-decreases limits prevents gradual bankroll erosion during cold streaks.

Game Type 5-Reel 3-Row Video Slot
Reels Configuration 5 Reels × 3 Rows = 15 Positions
Paylines 10 Fixed (Both Ways)
RTP 96.09%
Volatility Low
Max Win 50,000 Coins
Bet Level Range 1 to 200
Coin Value Range 0.01 to 10.00
Minimum Bet 0.10
Maximum Bet 20,000.00
Wild Symbol Expanding on Reels 2, 3, 4
Special Feature Wild Re-Spins (Max 3)
Developer NetEnt
Release Date 2012 (Classic)

Starburst is a game of chance with a house edge. The 96.09% RTP means that over millions of spins, the game returns 96.09% of total bets to players as wins, while 3.91% represents the house edge. Individual sessions can vary dramatically from this theoretical return. Never bet more than you can afford to lose. Set deposit limits and time limits. If gambling stops being entertainment, seek help at BeGambleAware.org or GamblersAnonymous.org.