Starburst
Starburst is NetEnt's low-volatility gem slot with a 5x3 layout, 10 paylines that pay both ways, expanding wilds and respins. NetEnt publishes a 96.08% RTP and an 800x maximum payout; exact Rand stake limits depend on the operator configuration.
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Game information
Provider
NetEnt
Category
Slots
RTP
96.08%
Volatility
low
Max win
800x
Reels
5
Paylines
10 fixed paylines, pays both ways
Type
Slot
Themes
gems, space, classic
About Starburst
Starburst overview
Starburst is one of NetEnt's best-known classic video slots. It uses five reels and three rows with 10 fixed paylines that pay both left-to-right and right-to-left.
RTP, volatility and maximum win
NetEnt publishes a 96.08% RTP, low volatility and an 800x maximum payout. For South African players, stake limits are shown in Rand by the operator; the exact Rand minimum and maximum can vary by casino configuration, so check the in-game bet controls before playing. That relatively modest ceiling is part of why Starburst behaves very differently from modern high-volatility slots.
Expanding wild respins
Starburst does not use a traditional free-spins bonus. Its main feature is the Starburst Wild on reels 2, 3 and 4. When one lands, it expands to cover the reel and awards a respin. Additional wilds can extend the respin sequence.
The win-both-ways system means matching symbols can form wins from either edge of the reel set.
Demo play
The SlotLaunch demo lets South African users learn the both-ways paylines and expanding-wild mechanic with virtual credits before deciding whether to play for money elsewhere.
Who it suits
Starburst is mechanically simple and low volatility, making it useful for comparing how payout frequency differs from high-volatility titles such as Book of Dead, Sugar Rush or Gates of Olympus. Low volatility does not remove the house edge.