Starburst Galaxy is a new release from NetEnt and the third instalment in the popular Starburst series. Released on the 26th of November 2024, Starburst Galaxy follows in the footsteps of NetEnt’s most popular slot, Starburst. This time, we’re going full-on space opera. Think lasers, exploding gems, and enough features to make your head spin faster than a supernova.
About Starburst Galaxy
Starburst Galaxy is like stepping into a space disco hosted by NASA. The backdrop shimmers with swirling galaxies and twinkling stars while the reels sparkle with gemstones. The soundtrack hums with an ethereal, futuristic vibe and makes you feel part of a glamorous sci-fi movie. If David Bowie’s Starman had a visual cousin, this would be it. Except there’s less Ziggy Stardust and more “Can I win 25,000x my bet, please?”
Forget conventional slot configurations—Starburst Galaxy elevates the experience with a 5×5 grid that expands to an impressive 7×7. It features the cluster pays mechanic, where wins are achieved by connecting a minimum of three identical symbols in adjacent positions.
The low-value symbols include coloured gems. Wins involving 7 or more matching symbols award 10x to 30x. The high-payers include traditional BAR and 7 symbols. The BAR symbol, naturally, is the big cheese, awarding up to 250x the bet for 7 or more matching symbols. The Wilds are ready to sweep in like the intergalactic heroes, substituting for other symbols.
Starburst Galaxy is available on desktop and mobile devices from 20p up to £28 per spin. The RTP is an average of 96%, but others are available. Featuring medium to high volatility, there’s a chance to bag the max win of 25,000x the bet.
Starburst Galaxy Features
Strap yourself in for a roller coaster ride of features, including Avalanches, Feature Generator, Galaxy Star, and Mega Star features. And if waiting for bonuses to drop naturally isn’t your thing, there’s the Elevate feature to turbocharge the game.
Avalanches
Once you hit a winning combo, the symbols vanish, and new symbols tumble down and replace them. The best part? The Avalanches keep coming as long as new clusters land, so you can ride the wave of wins as long as the universe permits.
Wild Symbols
After a winning combo, a wild is placed in the middle of where the winning cluster landed. If two clusters overlap, each gets a Wild unless they overlap at their centres—in which case the game decides one Wild is enough. Stingy? Maybe. Helpful? Definitely.
Feature Generator
Think of the Feature Generator as a cosmic vending machine for cool bonuses. Each win contributes to the Feature Generator. After the 5th win, one of 5 random features triggers:
Destroy – Eliminates one or more symbol types from the reels.
Random Wilds – Between 3 and 9, regular symbols transform into wilds.
Expanding Wilds – All the wilds present on the grid expand to create stacks of 3 wilds.
Line Transform – An entire reel is filled with a random symbol type.
Upgrade – One or more random symbols are upgraded to high payers.
Galaxy Star
When you reach the 5th feature in the Feature Generator the Galaxy Star feature triggers. The grid expands to 7×7, and a massive 3×3 Wild lands on the reels like a space emperor claiming his territory. Wins are calculated, symbols vanish, and new Wilds rain down in a cosmic spectacle. It’s like New Year’s Eve in space.
Mega Star
When 3 scatters land on a spin, the Mega Star feature triggers. A 2×2 Wild plants itself on the reels, and with every Avalanche, more Wilds join the party. Some scatter symbols may have multipliers worth between 2x and 25x, which are collected in a meter. Once full, they are applied to the wins.
Elevate Feature
If you’re the sort that likes to skip the queue at amusement parks, you’ll love the Elevate feature. For an extra cost, you can trigger various features:
Bonus Boost – 3x the bet increases the chances of triggering the Galaxy Star feature.
Mega Star—10x the bet triggers the Mega Star feature, which guarantees 3 scatters and 1 free spin.
Boosted Mega Star – 50x the bet triggers the Mega Star and Multiplier Collect meter. It guarantees 3 scatters (2 with a multiplier), and 1 free spin.
Galaxy Star – 100x the bet triggers the Galaxy Star feature.
Galaxy Star Bonanza – 500x the bet triggers the Galaxy Star feature with 5 active features.
Starburst Galaxy Conclusion
Starburst Galaxy isn’t just a reimagined classic; it boldly steers you into a new and exhilarating direction. With a dazzling array of vibrant gems, cascading avalanches, and unpredictable elements, it feels less like a game and more like an exhilarating journey through the uncharted realms of the universe. The combination of strategy and chance will keep you on the edge of your seat. While the prospect of galaxy-sized rewards guarantees that there is always something to aspire to. Whether you’re a diehard Starburst fan or looking for a dynamic escape, Starburst Galaxy has plenty to explore.
