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Starburst
Year after year, gambling developers strive to surprise players with new and innovative features, actively utilizing the increased computing power of modern gadgets. However, not all casino visitors need ultra-modern features — some, on the contrary, are attracted by the maximum simplicity of the game, and if the choice is also influenced by an element of nostalgia for times long past, then the user’s choice may fall on a game whose best days seem to be long gone. In the 1xBet lobby, one of the best nostalgic slots is the good old Starburst from NetEnt – it was released back in 2012!
What is Starburst and the features of the slot
Starburst by NetEnt is a typical high-quality slot machine of its time: it is not yet overflowing with various modern features, but it is no longer considered a first-generation slot machine, offering slightly more complex gameplay. Customers appreciate it for its relatively simple gameplay (some modern equivalents can be confusing), its striking colors and neon space design, and its low volatility. The latter aspect must be taken into account when planning a strategy: in this game, there are basically no huge wins (even the theoretical maximum is set at "only" 500x), but small payouts will be quite frequent.
Classic 5×3 mechanics and fixed lines
The Starburst slot playing field looks frankly small by modern standards: there are five reels, which is fine, but only three rows. With such a small playing field, it would be strange if the developer offered a payout mechanism for identical symbols anywhere on the reels. Naturally, as an alternative, it offers to count only the 10 standard lines prescribed by the rules of this game as winning. At the same time, NetEnt has made a concession to players: while in most other slots of this type, lines are only counted from the left edge of the screen (if the symbol is not on the leftmost reel, the line is not counted), there is no such restriction here - the line can also be counted from the right edge, which allows for slightly more frequent wins.
How to play Starburst
When you launch the Starburst slot, the first thing you need to do is set your bet size. In this game, the bet size is set in two stages: formally, you are not playing for real money, but for coins, so the bet amount is determined in coins, but you also need to specify the denomination of one coin. When everything is ready, start spinning the reels. Winnings will be counted provided that at least three identical symbols form a line, starting from the left or rightmost reel. The game mechanics include the possibility of a wild symbol appearing – it can only be expected on the three middle reels, but it can be incorporated into all potential winning combinations, replacing any other symbol.
Bonus features
A distinctive feature of Starburst by NetEnt is the complete absence of scatters and a full-fledged bonus round: today, for most slots on 1xBet, this seems like a serious omission, but at the time, the linear nature of the game was perceived more as an advantage. This shortcoming is partially compensated for by the fact that winning lines are fixed not only from the leftmost reel, but also from the rightmost reel. At the same time, it would be wrong to assume that this game has no bonus features at all — they do exist, and they are quite interesting and promising.
Expanding Wilds and respins
We have already mentioned that Starburst's mechanics include a wild symbol that can replace any other symbol, "fitting" into potentially winning combinations and completing them. However, NetEnt decided to approach this feature even more creatively: although the wild can only appear on the three central reels, its special feature is that it automatically expands to cover the entire reel - that is, the probability of winning, or even composing several winning lines at once, increases dramatically. But that's not all! Three wilds on one reel (and it turns out that only three can appear) mean a respin - a re-spin without having to pay for it. No more than three respins can appear in a row, and during such a game round, the wild symbols that have already appeared do not change. If wilds appear not on one, but on two or even three reels at once, this is practically a guarantee of a win, and the only question is how much it will be.
How do I start playing?
Only registered 1xBet users are allowed to play Starburst for real money—this is how we screen out minors. If you don’t have an account yet, now is the time to get one: you can do this on our website or in the mobile app by clicking the Register button and filling out any of the four forms provided. We also recommend choosing the Casino+1xGames welcome package – it will come in handy for Starburst, among other things.
Once you have completed the authorization process, start by replenishing your gaming balance – our establishment cooperates with dozens of fiat and cryptocurrency payment systems for this purpose. You can deposit from €1 or the approximate equivalent in other currencies. To do this, select Deposit in your personal account and specify which payment method you want to use, then follow the system prompts. The funds will be credited to your balance immediately. Once you see them in your account, launch Starburst and start placing bets.