Starburst at a glance
Every figure below is the provider's published default configuration, cross-checked against independent slot databases. Where published sources disagree, we say so rather than picking the flattering number.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Game name | Starburst |
| Provider | NetEnt |
| Release year | 2012 |
| RTP (default build) | 96.09% |
| Other certified RTP builds | 95.05%, 94.05%, 93.05%, 92.05% and 90.05% builds also exist |
| Volatility | Low |
| Maximum win | 500x |
| Reels and rows | 5x3 |
| Paylines / ways | 10 fixed, paying both ways (left to right and right to left) |
| Minimum stake | C$0.10 |
| Maximum stake | C$100 |
| Hit frequency | 23.0% |
| Theme | Cosmic gemstones drifting through deep space |
| Demo mode at Oxibet | Yes, once you are logged in |
| Mobile | Playable in iOS and Android browsers |
| Account currency | Canadian dollars (CAD) |
Most slots ship in more than one certified RTP build, and the version in a given lobby depends on what the operator licensed. The figure above is the provider's default configuration — always open the game's own info panel and check the RTP shown there before you play.
What playing Starburst is actually like
What Starburst actually feels like in our lobby: gentle. Wins arrive often enough that the balance moves in small steps rather than plunging, and the respin feature triggers often enough to feel like part of the rhythm rather than an event you wait for. If you have come from something like Mental or Wanted Dead or a Wild, the first thing you notice is that nothing dramatic is going to happen — which is precisely the appeal. We would put it on a shortlist of two or three games to open first if you are new to slots and want to understand what a paying spin looks like before you meet a game that goes four hundred spins without one.
How Starburst works
Wins pay from either end of the grid, so a matching run starting on reel 1 or reel 5 both count. With ten fixed lines and only eight symbols in the game, something lands often — NetEnt publish a 23% hit frequency, roughly one spin in four.
The only feature is the Starburst Wild. It lands on one of the three middle reels, expands to cover that reel entirely, holds in place and gives you a respin. If another wild lands during the respin, that one expands and holds too, and you get another. Three wilds held across reels 2, 3 and 4 with a premium symbol on either side is the game's best outcome, and it caps out at 500x.
The features that matter
Starburst Wild
A wild lands on reel 2, 3 or 4 and expands to fill the whole reel.
Wild Respin
The expanded wild locks in place and awards a respin. Up to three respins can chain together.
Win Both Ways
Combinations are paid from the leftmost reel and the rightmost reel, which effectively doubles the ways a spin can pay.
No free spins round
Everything happens in the base game through the wild respin mechanic.
RTP, volatility and what they mean for your session
Low volatility means Starburst does not punish a small bankroll the way the rest of this page does. It pays often and pays small, and the 500x ceiling means it will never produce a session-defining win. That is the trade, and it is a perfectly reasonable one if you want a hundred spins that last rather than a hundred spins that end in eleven minutes.
An honest note on the published figures. A note on two published figures for this game. NetEnt's current game page shows the RTP as 96.08% while the long-standing certified figure quoted everywhere else is 96.09% — that is a rounding difference and nothing to worry about. The max win is a genuine discrepancy: NetEnt's page states 800x, while every independent database and the game's own original paytable maths give 500x. We have published 500x as the more defensible figure. Either way, check the game's info panel for the build in front of you.
Two definitions worth being precise about, because they get used loosely. RTP is the theoretical percentage of all money wagered that a game returns over millions of spins — it tells you nothing about your next hundred. Volatility describes how that return is distributed: low volatility pays small and often, high volatility pays rarely and large. Volatility is the number that actually shapes a session. Every slot in our lobby runs on RNG software certified by independent testing laboratories, and neither we nor you can influence the outcome of a spin.
How to play Starburst at Oxibet Casino
At Oxibet Casino we make deposits fast, simple and secure so you can get straight to playing. Here is the whole route from new account to first spin:
Open your account
Register and set Canadian dollars as your account currency. That choice is permanent, so getting it right at sign-up saves you conversion fees for the life of the account — our sign-up guide walks through the form.
Decide on the welcome offer
Our casino welcome offer is a 400% match up to C$1,500 plus 240 free spins, and you opt in at the cashier before your first deposit confirms. Read the wagering terms on our bonuses page first.
Deposit in CAD
Interac e-Transfer is instant and free from our side, with a C$10 minimum. Cards, e-wallets and eight cryptocurrencies also work — see all twenty of our payment methods.
Set your limits before you spin
Deposit, loss and session limits live in your account settings and take about ten seconds to configure.
Find Starburst and try demo mode first
Search the lobby by name or filter by NetEnt. Demo mode runs on virtual credits so you can learn the mechanics before committing real funds.
Similar slots in our lobby
If Starburst suits you, these three are the closest matches we have — or browse all twenty in our popular slots collection.
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- Max win2,200x
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- Max win2,500x
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Big Bass Bonanza
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- RTP96.71%
- Max win2,100x
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Common questions about Starburst
What is the RTP of Starburst?
The default build returns 96.09%, though NetEnt's own current page displays 96.08% — a rounding difference. NetEnt also certifies 95.05%, 94.05%, 93.05%, 92.05% and 90.05% versions, so check the game's info panel for the build you are playing.
Does Starburst have free spins?
No. It has no free spins round at all. The only feature is the expanding Starburst Wild, which locks in place and awards up to three respins.
What is the maximum win on Starburst?
500x your stake, based on the game's paytable maths and every independent database. NetEnt's own current page states 800x, which we cannot reconcile — see the note above.
Is Starburst good for beginners?
It is one of the two or three games we would suggest first. Low volatility, a 23% hit rate and one simple feature make it easy to follow, and it will not empty a small balance quickly.
Ready to spin?
Starburst is live in our lobby right now, alongside 3,000+ other games. Set your deposit limits in the cashier while you are there — it takes ten seconds and it is the smartest thing you will do all session.
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