GET TO KNOW THE GAME
What is Starburst?
Starburst has a five-reel, three-row layout with ten paylines. Its main feature is easy to identify: the colourful star symbol can expand to cover a reel and trigger a respin. Its focused structure keeps the emphasis on the wild and respin. The gems, bars and sevens create a familiar reel presentation, but the expanding-wild behaviour is what distinguishes the game. This guide covers the original Starburst, with later Starburst-branded games treated as separate titles.
A useful payline comparison with the bonus choices in Dead or Alive 2. Its single main feature keeps the interface easier to read.
What makes it different?
Expanding Starburst wild
When eligible, the star wild fills its reel and substitutes for paying symbols to help complete winning lines.
Respin feature
The expanding wild triggers another spin under the feature rules. Read the wild’s eligible positions in the in-game help.
Defined paylines
The game evaluates wins on ten lines. Use the paytable diagram to see the paths rather than counting symbols anywhere on the screen.
How to explore Starburst
- Open the line diagram and identify the Starburst wild.
- Follow a normal spin, then compare it with a wild-triggered respin.
- Read the loaded game’s help for its precise award table and settings; the page describes the mechanic, not a guaranteed result.
Ready to explore the controls?
Open the demo and find the rules for the version on screen.
Read the help and paytable inside the game before playing. A free demo lets you explore the format; it does not predict future results or improve the odds of winning.
