The Starburst slot is a 9-payline game with only expanding wilds and respins as the special features. Even when NetEnt first released back in 2013, this was pretty basic. So it came as quite a surprise to see this unassuming slot rapidly become one of the most popular slots ever.
To this day, Starburst retains its popularity among slots fans all over the world. Despite the non-stop innovations in the slot world, with Megaways and Infinity Reels and all sorts of new bonus features and mini-games, Starburst is a game that players continue to come back to.
Nevertheless, NetEnt decided to release a more up to date version, and add a bit to the gameplay, and the result is Starburst XXXtreme. This new version differs from the original in two major ways, it’s a highly volatile game, and now there are multipliers added to the mix.
If you've seen the original, we can't tell you anything new about the appearance of Starburst XXXtreme. It stays faithful to the original game in terms of design with the familiar gems, etc, as symbols and a dazzling outer space background. The graphics have been given a bit of a polish, but overall they retain the spacey vibe of the original. The main difference between the games, as we mentioned earlier, is that this is a highly volatile slot. So, players accustomed to the original Starburst game might be a little taken aback as the first Starburst slot is a medium volatility game characterised by frequent, but usually quite low payouts. The format remains the same with 5 reels and 9 paylines, as does the betting range, from 0.10 to 50 per spin.
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Players who are unfamiliar with the Starburst game are in for a treat when they open Starburst XXXtreme. The paytable starts with five different dazzling coloured gem symbols, each more radiant than the last, and two classic slot symbols, the 7 and the BAR. There is also the Starburst Wild, an impressive starlike symbol which can land stacked on the middle 3 reels to stand in for regular symbols, and more. And you can read all about that below, but first, take a look at the paytable, with all the prizes for combinations given as multiples of the bet.
The primary bonus feature in Starburst XXXtreme is, once again, the Starburst Wilds feature. This unique symbol can exclusively appear on reels 2, 3, and 4, serving as a substitute for all other symbols to aid in forming winning combinations. When a Starburst Wild lands, it expands to cover the entire reel and remains locked in place while triggering a respin. This will repeat up to 3 times if another Starburst Wild lands on each respin
What distinguishes this feature from its counterpart in the original Starburst game is the addition of multipliers to the wilds. If the wilds help form a win, they can multiply it by x2, x3, x5, x10, x25, x50, x100, or even x150. These values can be combined when multiple Starburst multiplier wilds appear.
There's also a Random Wilds feature that may activate after a spin or a respin. This feature introduces 1, 2, or 3 Starburst Wilds onto the screen, each with multipliers attached. This presents players with increased potential to win even more substantial rewards.
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