Starburst Galaxy Slot: Free Play and Review

NetEnt did a great job, providing the Starburst Galaxy online game with a large range of bonus features. Some of them are triggered naturally, including the Mega Star option, while Bonus Buy allows players to purchase 5 different features. After testing them, we will explain how these mechanics work.

1. Avalanche

   When you form a cluster (horizontal or vertical line of 3+ elements) or land 3+ Scatter symbols, they pay according to the paytable and winning symbols disappear. After this, the remaining symbols move down into the empty positions, which may form more winning combinations. Thus, even a single spin may become a long gaming session, which pleased us. If there are no more clusters, Avalanches are over.

   Any winning combination starts the Avalanche feature, which makes these symbols disappear.

2. Guaranteed Wilds

   Unlike standard Wilds which only substitute for missing symbols, the online video slot has more opportunities with it. If you have a winning cluster without a bonus icon, the Wild symbol is placed in the centre of the disappeared combination. In case of 2 combinations without Wilds, bonus symbols will land for both. When players land 3 to 5 Wilds in a line, or 3 to 7 Wilds on the increased grid, and they don’t form a winning combination with other symbols, Wilds pay the highest possible winning combination according to the paytable.

   When you form a winning cluster without a Wild, the slot adds the bonus symbol in the centre of the disappeared combination.

3. Feature Generator

   This game has a Feature Generator consisting of 5 bonus mechanics:

   • Destroy (removes random symbol types from the reels)
   • Random Wilds (replaces 3 to 9 symbols with Wilds)
   • Expanding Wilds (all Wilds stack vertically to form 3 symbols)
   • Line Transform (fills a row or reel with a single type symbol)
   • Upgrade (symbols of a certain type upgrade for more valuable)

   When you have 5 consecutive winning combinations, the slot triggers a random feature. If you receive several ones, they start triggering one by one when there are no more winning clusters.

   Winning combinations charge the Feature Generator to trigger special bonus mechanics, such as Destroy and Random Wilds.

4. Galaxy Star Feature

   After reaching the fifth option of the Feature Generator, the gaming field increases up to 7x7, and the 3x3 Wild appears in a random position. We enjoyed that when the wins are evaluated, all involved symbols disappear and 4 to 8 regular Wilds land instead.

   All 5 active options within Feature Generator increase the grid up to 5x5 and add a 3x3 Wild.

5. Galaxy Meter

   As soon as a 3x3 Starburst Wild appears, the Galaxy Meter activates, and you can track the progress on the left side. It’s charged with winning clusters, and when the score reaches 50, it awards the Galaxy Star feature. It’s active when there are no wins on reels. Please note that the meter resets to 0 with the start of a new spin.

   Once the 3x3 Wild is on the reels, it triggers the Galaxy Meter, which is charged with winning combinations.

6. Mega Star & Multiplier Collect

   When you play the Starburst Galaxy slot and land 3 Scatters, they activate the Mega Star feature. It places a random 2x2 Wild symbol after the Avalanche and when there are no more winning symbols. After the winnings are evaluated, participating symbols disappear and 2 to 5 regular Wilds land for the next Avalanche. We liked that during the Mega Star feature, Scatters may have 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, or 25x values charging the Multiplier Collect Meter. All added multipliers apply at the end of the game round.

   Landing 3 Scatters within a single spin activates the Mega Star feature, which may add 2x to 25x multipliers.

7. Elevate Feature

   Also known as Bonus Buy, the Elevate Feature in the online slot allows players to buy bonuses. You can pick one of the following 5 features:

   • Bonus Boost: 3x the bet, increases the chances of triggering Galaxy Star
   • Mega Star: 10x the bet, 1 free main spin guarantees 3 Scatters
   • Boosted Mega Star: 50x the bet, Mega Star and Multiplier Collect Meter for at least 2 Scatters
   • Galaxy Star: 100x the bet, guarantees the Galaxy Star feature
   • Galaxy Star Bonanza: 500x the bet, the feature starts with 5 awarded features in Feature Generator and a 2x to 75x random multiplier

   Players can purchase any of the 5 bonus features for 3x to 500x the bet due to the Elevate Feature.

Due to user-friendly payout parameters, you’ll enjoy playing Starburst Galaxy for real money. It could have a larger betting limit, but a huge winning potential and the moderate volatility level compensate for that:

• Medium-high volatility creates a good balance
• Your bet per spin can range from €0.20 to €28
• The 96% Starburst Galaxy RTP is a good market average