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Starburst
Starburst is NetEnt's space-gem classic: a simple 5×3 slot where wins pay in both directions and expanding wilds trigger re-spins on the middle reels.
| Game type | Slots |
|---|---|
| Provider | NetEnt |
| RTP | 96.09% |
| Volatility | Low |
| Where to play | Y1 Game app for Android |
RTP is the provider’s published default for the standard version; the build inside the app can use a different setting. It is a long-run average, not a promise for any session.
Starburst in plain terms
Starburst is a NetEnt slot built on a 5×3 reel set with 10 fixed paylines. Its look is bright gems against a starfield, and its rules are among the simplest you will find in any slot lobby.
NetEnt lists a default RTP of 96.09% and low volatility. Operators can run other configurations, so confirm the figure in the game's own information panel.
How each spin pays
You choose a stake and spin. Wins come from three or more matching symbols on a payline, and every line pays both left-to-right and right-to-left. That both-ways rule is why Starburst lands small wins fairly often.
Coloured gems make up most of the reels, while the Bar and the lucky 7 are the higher-value symbols. Exact payouts for each combination sit in the paytable.
The Starburst Wild and re-spins
The multicoloured Starburst Wild can appear only on reels 2, 3 and 4. When it lands, it expands to cover the whole reel, stays locked, and the other reels spin again for free. A new wild during that re-spin also expands and grants another re-spin, up to the limit set in the game.
There is no free spins bonus or pick feature in the standard version, which keeps sessions easy to follow.
Stake sizing for short sessions
Low volatility suits a planned, time-boxed session. Decide the total you are willing to spend, then pick a per-spin stake small enough that you could play for your chosen duration, say twenty minutes, without running dry early. Set a phone timer and end the session when it rings, whatever the balance shows.
Frequent small wins can feel like progress even while the balance slowly falls, so glance at your wallet total rather than at individual hits.
Where Starburst sits in Y1 Game
NetEnt titles are usually grouped with other video slots, so tap the menu icon and open the Slots category, or check Casino if it is not there. The y1 all game page lists what is currently in the lobby, and how to play y1 game covers account basics before your first spin.
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FAQ
Starburst FAQ
Does Starburst have a free spins round?
No, the standard version has no free spins round. Its main feature is the Starburst Wild, which expands on the middle three reels and awards a re-spin while the wild stays locked in place. Everything else comes from regular payline wins.
What does win both ways mean in Starburst?
It means each of the 10 paylines can pay from the leftmost reel to the right and also from the rightmost reel to the left. A matching combination that starts on either edge counts, giving more chances to form a line win on each spin.
Is Starburst good for a small budget?
Starburst is rated low volatility, so wins tend to be smaller but more frequent than in high-volatility slots. That can stretch a modest budget over more spins, but it never removes the house edge, so still fix a spending limit before you start.