STARBURST / USThe Starburst Game Version
A focused reference for the original NetEnt game. Read the exact title, source and access context together.
Original Starburst and later titles
Original Starburst was released on 23 January 2012 according to NetEnt’s catalogue. The full title matters: XXXtreme and Galaxy are separate releases. A shared jewel theme does not make their multipliers or features interchangeable.
Confirm the title shown inside any demo you open. This guide uses original Starburst imagery and does not replace an unavailable original game with a different title.
How original Starburst works
The original Starburst board has five reels and three rows. Colorful gems, sevens and BAR symbols form its familiar space-themed interface. NetEnt lists ten paylines. The line rules and the symbol paytable explain how the displayed positions are evaluated.
Its central feature is the Starburst wild. When it appears, it expands to fill its reel and triggers a respin. Keep the initial symbol, the expansion and the subsequent reel movement separate when following the sequence.
Illustration: five reels, three positions each. No spin or random result is generated.
What the 96.08% reference means
NetEnt’s catalogue currently lists 96.08% RTP for original Starburst and a maximum payout reference of 800 times the bet. These are supplier specifications, not a promise about any session or a current casino offer.
Theoretical return describes a model over a large sample. A short series can differ considerably. Before interpreting a particular client, read its own game information; an overview cannot establish which configuration an operator has selected.
Starburst sources
NetEnt’s original Starburst catalogue establishes the exact title, 5 × 3 layout, ten paylines, expanding wilds, respins and catalogue RTP of 96.08%. Checked 22 October 2026.
Reference screenshots: TopOnlineCasinos supplies the single-wild board, wild help and paytable; Bigwinboard supplies the three-wild board; GamblingZone supplies the three original Starburst Touch mobile views. They are historical interface references, not our own play-test captures or current availability evidence.