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Overview

Starburst is a 5×3 video slot with 10 paylines that pay in both directions. Volatility is low, so wins arrive frequently but are modest until a strong wild sequence hits. The maximum single-spin payout reaches 500× the total bet. RTP is versioned by site. Common builds run from 90.05% to 96.09%.

Story and style

The action takes place in deep space. Neon gemstones drift across a dark starfield while a prismatic star waits on the center reels. The look is clean and modern with thin chrome frames and bright pulses on wins. Sound design is synth led. Short stingers mark line hits. Pitch rises when wilds expand and re-spins begin. The interface is minimal and readable on small screens.

How it plays

  1. Grid: 5 reels × 3 rows
  2. Lines: 10, paying left to right and right to left
  3. Stakes: 0.10–100.00 per spin
  4. Profile: frequent small hits in base game, peak outcomes driven by expanding wilds on reels 2–4

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Starburst Wilds and re-spins

The star symbol is the core mechanic. When it lands on reels 2, 3, or 4 it expands to cover the reel, evaluates wins, and triggers a re-spin. The wild holds in place. New wilds can land and expand on the remaining center reels. You can get up to three consecutive re-spins. Because lines pay both ways, stacked wilds in the center create symmetrical connections that carry most of the game’s peak potential.

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Paytable notes

BAR and 7 are the premium symbols. Colored gems fill the mid and low tiers. The table is intentionally flat to support frequent base-game hits. The ceiling comes from multiple locked wild reels rather than from multipliers or a separate bonus round.

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Mobile and performance

The build is HTML5. Controls for bet, spin, and auto are one tap away. Touch targets are large. Animations remain smooth on mid-range phones in portrait and landscape.

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Practical strategy

  1. Play all 10 lines to exploit both-ways evaluation
  2. Size bets for long sessions. Re-spin chains are streaky
  3. Skip post-win gambles if the goal is bankroll preservation

Pros and cons

Pros

  1. Fast loop with clear peak moments from expanding wilds
  2. Both-ways lines add consistency
  3. Clean visuals and audio that age well

Cons

  1. Max win capped at 500×
  2. No free-spin round or multipliers
  3. RTP varies by operator build

Quick FAQ

What is the layout? 5×3 grid with 10 paylines that pay both ways.

What is the volatility? Low.

What is the RTP range? 90.05%–96.09% depending on the site build.

What are the stakes? 0.10 to 100.00 per spin.

What is the main feature? Expanding Starburst Wilds on reels 2–4 with up to three re-spins.

Is there a classic bonus round? No. There are no free spins or multipliers.

What is the max win? 500× total bet in a single spin.

What drives big wins? Two or three center reels locked with expanding wilds during the re-spin chain.

Is mobile supported? Yes. Full HTML5 with a clean touch UI.