A simple line layout with a special wild
The base display has five reels and three rows. Ten paylines define the symbol paths evaluated by the game. NetEnt's feature description centres on wild symbols that expand and can trigger re-spins under the rules. That changes how symbols occupy the reel window; it does not make every re-spin a win. Use the paytable for the exact symbol roles and the current rules panel for the active configuration.
| Published detail | Value | Version note |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NetEnt | Provider game page. |
| Layout | 5 reels × 3 rows | Standard display described by the provider. |
| Paylines | 10 | The listed line paths are evaluated under the paytable. |
| RTP | 96.08% | Provider-published value; confirm local version. |
| Maximum payout | 800× | Provider-published ceiling, not a forecast. |
What an expanding wild means
A wild symbol can substitute for other symbols when the rules allow it. In Starburst, the provider highlights expansion across a reel and associated re-spins. This feature description is different from saying that a wild can substitute for every symbol in every position; the full game rules determine exceptions. A re-spin is another step within the feature logic, not a new promise of a return.
RTP is not a session target
The 96.08% figure describes a theoretical return across a very large number of plays for the relevant configuration. It does not mean that an individual session returns 96.08% of its stake, and it does not tell you which spin will win. The 800× maximum is also a separate ceiling. Neither figure should be read as a guarantee. If a casino listing shows another percentage, compare the game ID and configuration instead of averaging the two values.
Compare with other reel styles
Starburst's ten lines offer a different task from a cluster game such as Jammin’ Jars or Fire Portals. The distinction is the win evaluation method, not a claim that one format performs better. See the RTP guide for the metric and our volatility guide for outcome spread.
What is Starburst's published RTP?
NetEnt lists 96.08% on its game page. The active casino version should still be checked.
How many paylines does Starburst have?
The provider lists 10 paylines on five reels and three rows.
Is 800× a guaranteed maximum result?
It is a provider-listed maximum payout for the described configuration, not a guaranteed or typical outcome.
