Basketball Star

By Matthew Kennedy | Updated 28 May 2026

Launched in November 2015 in perfect timing with the launch of the latest NBA season, Basketball Star is a sporty slot game from Microgaming which packs in all of the bright lights and fast-paced action of the game. By playing this game you can have fun like a baller and win big at the same time.

Theme

The theme of Basketball Star is dedicated to the sport it is named for. Each symbol has a basketball connection which is certain to appeal to fans of the game. High-quality animations of ball players regularly appear on the reels, leaping athletically across the screen. Symbols to play with include trainers, sports drinks, winning medals, and coach’s clipboards.

How to Play

This five reel slot has three rows and an astonishing 243 ways to win. Instead of picking a certain amount of pay lines to activate, Basketball Star rewards players for matching symbols anywhere on the reels, so long as the winning combination is matched from left to right. One thing you can determine in the game is the value and amount of coins. Click on the upwards arrow icon on the side of the screen to change your wager, starting with 50 coins per spin. After setting your preferred bet amount, hit spin and watch the reels roll before a sports area backdrop.

Bonuses and Extras

There is a brilliantly generous bonus game up for grabs in Basketball Star. The basketball symbol acts as a scatter when found anywhere on the reels but when three or more balls appear at once the free spins game is triggered. Depending on how many scatters you find, you can win between 15 and 25 spins with a multiplier on top of between 1X and 10X.  

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