Guide

How to play Starburst

10 paylines both ways, the expanding Starburst Wild, the respins and Win Both Ways — here you'll learn all the rules and get strategy tips for the NetEnt legend.

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Open the casino & gamePick a non-GamStop casino that runs Starburst at full RTP, and open the slot.
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Choose your betSet your bet from 0.10 € — the 10 paylines are always active.
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SpinWins form over the lines — 3 or more matching symbols from the left OR the right (Win Both Ways).
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Watch for the WildThe Starburst Wild appears only on reels 2, 3 and 4 and expands across the whole reel.
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Trigger a respinThe expanded Wild stays in place and triggers a respin — the other reels spin again.
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Use the respin chainIf another Wild lands, you get another respin — up to 3 in a row.

💡 Rules

Wins over 10 lines — from the left AND the right
3+ matching symbols form a win
Starburst Wild only on reels 2, 3 and 4
The Wild expands across the whole reel
Sticky Wild triggers a respin (up to 3)
No free spins, no scatter, no gamble

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Mechanics

The features in detail

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Starburst Wild — expanding

The rainbow star appears only on reels 2, 3 and 4. When it lands, it expands across the whole reel and replaces all other symbols for maximum win chances.

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Respins with Sticky Wild

Each expanded Wild stays in place for a respin while the other reels spin again. If another Wild lands, you get another respin — up to 3 in a row.

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Win Both Ways

Winning combinations count both ways — from the leftmost AND the rightmost reel. That noticeably increases the hit frequency.

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Simple arcade concept

No free spins, no bonus round, no gamble: Starburst relies on fast, bright rounds and low volatility — ideal for beginners and relaxed sessions.

Tips

Strategy & bankroll tips

Starburst has low volatility: regular, smaller wins and a steady flow. That makes it ideal for playing long on a small bankroll or for clearing a bonus — but big single hits are rare, the max win is 500x.

Check the casino's RTP before you play: NetEnt allows versions from 96.09% down to 90.05%. At the non-GamStop casinos in our comparison you'll usually find the high 96.09% version.

✅ Practical tips

Ideal for clearing a bonus (low variance)
Erst die free demo testen
Check the RTP version in the casino game info (target: 96.09%)
Choose small bets for long sessions
Don't expect ”big hits” — max win 500x
Set loss and time limits

FAQ

Guide FAQ

How do you win on Starburst?+

Over 10 paylines with Win Both Ways: 3 or more matching symbols from the left OR the right form a win.

How do the respins work?+

An expanded Starburst Wild stays in place for a respin. If new wilds land on further spins, you get up to 3 respins in a row.

Does Starburst have free spins?+

No. Starburst has no free spins and no bonus round. The thrill comes entirely from the expanding wilds and respins.

What bet makes sense?+

Because of the low volatility, small to medium bets suit long sessions. The minimum bet is 0.10 €.