Starburst

About Starburst

Starburst is a 5-reel, 10-payline slot from NetEnt and one of the most-played online slots ever released. Since its 2012 launch it has become the default introduction to slots for a generation of players, built on a clean gem-and-space theme and a single, easy-to-follow feature. There are no scatters, no free spins round and no bonus buy: the whole game runs on an expanding wild and the re-spins it triggers.

The appeal is the pace and the clarity. Wins pay both ways across the 10 lines, the expanding Starburst Wild lands often enough to keep rounds moving, and the low volatility means the balance tends to tick along rather than swing. It is a frequent-small-wins slot rather than a chase for a single huge payout.

How to Play Starburst

Choose your bet level and coin value, then spin. Starburst uses 10 fixed paylines, and the Win Both Ways system means matching symbols pay from left to right and from right to left, effectively doubling the directions a combination can land. You need three or more matching gems on a line, starting from an outer reel.

The one feature to watch is the Starburst Wild. When it lands on reels 2, 3 or 4 it expands to fill the whole reel, locks in place and awards a re-spin. Stakes at Midnite start from £0.10 per spin.

Starburst Features

• Expanding Starburst Wild: Lands only on reels 2, 3 and 4. It expands to cover the entire reel and substitutes for all symbols.
• Re-spins: Each expanding wild locks in place and awards a free re-spin. If another wild lands during a re-spin, it also expands and triggers a further re-spin, up to a maximum of three expanded wilds across the three centre reels.
• Win Both Ways: All 10 paylines pay in both directions, left to right and right to left.

Starburst RTP, Volatility and Key Info

Before you spin, the figures worth knowing on Starburst:

• RTP: 94.05%
• Volatility: Low
• Reels / rows: 5x3
• Paylines: 10 (Win Both Ways)
• Max win: £125 (25x stake), per the operator sheet
• Minimum stake at Midnite: £0.10 per spin
• Mobile: Available on iOS and Android
• Provider: NetEnt

Starburst Theme and Symbols

The setting is deep space, with a dark cosmic backdrop and a row of brightly coloured gemstones standing in for the usual slot symbols. The design is smooth and minimal, paired with a calm electronic soundtrack, and it has aged well precisely because it never leaned on clutter.

The paytable is built from coloured gems plus a gold BAR and a coloured seven, which sit at the top end. The multicoloured Starburst symbol is the wild and the only feature symbol in the game. There are no low-value card royals, so every symbol on the reels carries weight.

Games Like Starburst

• Gonzo's Quest: A step up in features with avalanche wins for players who want more going on.
• Double Bubble: Another clean, retro-styled classic.
• Reel Rush: Sweet-themed with expanding reels and re-spins.
• Rainbow Riches: A long-standing UK favourite with a pick-style bonus.

Starburst FAQs

What is the RTP of Starburst?

The RTP supplied for this game is 94.05%.

Who developed Starburst?

Starburst was developed by NetEnt and first released in 2012.

How do you win on Starburst?

Land three or more matching gems on a payline. Wins pay both ways across the 10 lines, and the expanding Starburst Wild on reels 2, 3 and 4 triggers re-spins.

Is Starburst a low volatility slot?

Yes. Starburst is a low volatility slot, which means frequent smaller wins rather than rare large ones.

Does Starburst have free spins?

No. Starburst has no free spins round. Its only feature is the expanding wild and the re-spins it awards.

Can I play Starburst on mobile?

Yes. The game runs on iOS and Android via the Midnite app or mobile browser.