Starburst Review
Starburst is the gem-and-neon classic many players meet first: ten lines that pay from both sides, and wilds that stretch over a reel and hold it for a re-spin.
Ten lines, both directions
Five reels, three rows and ten fixed lines. Lines pay left to right and right to left, so a combination can start from either edge. There are no free spins and no bonus buy: everything happens in the base game.
Starburst Features
Starburst Wilds
Wilds land only on the three middle reels. A wild expands to fill its reel, stays in place and triggers a re-spin. Another wild during the re-spin adds a second wild reel and another re-spin, up to three wild reels and three re-spins in a row.
RTP, volatility and top win
The catalogues we checked list 96.09% as the standard setting, with lower versions down to 90.05% available to casinos. Volatility is low and the top win is 500× the bet: the game pays small amounts often rather than building towards big multipliers. Published reviews give different launch years (2012 and 2013), so we leave the release date open.
Starburst Pros and Cons
Strengths
- Very easy to follow
- Lines pay both ways
- Low volatility: frequent smaller wins
Limitations
- No free spins or bonus round
- 500× top win is modest
Our Verdict
Starburst is the slot to try when you want simple rules and steady action; if you are after a big bonus round, it will feel thin.
Starburst FAQs
Does Starburst have free spins?
No. Its only feature is the expanding Starburst Wild with up to three re-spins.
What is Starburst's RTP?
96.09% in its standard setting. Casinos can run lower versions; the game's information screen shows the one in use.
What is the maximum win?
500× the bet, according to the catalogues we checked.
Sources and game-version notes
Information checked 3 November 2026.
Figures were checked against SlotCatalog and OLBG on 3 November 2026. The two give different release dates, so the date is left open. Casinos can run lower RTP settings; the game's information screen shows the one in use.
