{"id":100014,"date":"2025-11-25T14:09:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T14:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slots-o-rama.com\/starburst\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T09:11:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T09:11:35","slug":"starburst-pokie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.slots-o-rama.com\/nz\/free-pokies\/starburst-pokie\/","title":{"rendered":"StarBurst Pokie"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bonus-features-block\" id=\"bonus-features\">\n\n        <div class=\"bonus-features-block__header\">\n                <div class=\"bonus-features-block__eyebrow\">Bonus Features<\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"bonus-features-block__title\">Starburst Bonus Features<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"bonus-features-block__grid\">\n                <div class=\"bonus-features-block__card\">\n            <div class=\"bonus-features-block__glow\" style=\"background:#3b82f6;\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"bonus-features-block__inner\">\n                <div class=\"bonus-features-block__icon\" style=\"color:#3b82f6;border-color:#3b82f6;\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"m12.83 2.18a2 2 0 0 0-1.66 0L2.6 6.08a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.83l8.58 3.91a2 2 0 0 0 1.66 0l8.58-3.9a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.83Z\"\/><path d=\"m22 17.65-9.17 4.16a2 2 0 0 1-1.66 0L2 17.65\"\/><path d=\"m22 12.65-9.17 4.16a2 2 0 0 1-1.66 0L2 12.65\"\/><\/svg>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"bonus-features-block__body\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"bonus-features-block__feature-title\">Win Both Ways<\/h3>\n                                                            <p class=\"bonus-features-block__desc\">Starburst pays matches from left to right and from right to left across its 10 lines, effectively doubling your matching chances.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"bonus-features-block__card\">\n            <div class=\"bonus-features-block__glow\" style=\"background:#8b5cf6;\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"bonus-features-block__inner\">\n                <div class=\"bonus-features-block__icon\" style=\"color:#8b5cf6;border-color:#8b5cf6;\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 14a1 1 0 0 1-.78-1.63l9.9-10.2a.5.5 0 0 1 .86.46l-1.92 6.02A1 1 0 0 0 13 10h7a1 1 0 0 1 .78 1.63l-9.9 10.2a.5.5 0 0 1-.86-.46l1.92-6.02A1 1 0 0 0 11 14z\"\/><\/svg>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"bonus-features-block__body\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"bonus-features-block__feature-title\">Starburst Wilds<\/h3>\n                                                            <p class=\"bonus-features-block__desc\">Wilds stand in for other symbols to complete matches you would otherwise miss.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"bonus-features-block__card\">\n            <div class=\"bonus-features-block__glow\" style=\"background:#f59e0b;\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"bonus-features-block__inner\">\n                <div class=\"bonus-features-block__icon\" style=\"color:#f59e0b;border-color:#f59e0b;\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 12a9 9 0 0 1 9-9 9.75 9.75 0 0 1 6.74 2.74L21 8\"\/><path d=\"M21 3v5h-5\"\/><path d=\"M21 12a9 9 0 0 1-9 9 9.75 9.75 0 0 1-6.74-2.74L3 16\"\/><path d=\"M8 16H3v5\"\/><\/svg>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"bonus-features-block__body\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"bonus-features-block__feature-title\">Respins<\/h3>\n                                                            <p class=\"bonus-features-block__desc\">When a respin hits, any wilds already on screen stay locked in place &#8211; a feature few other pokies offer.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"bonus-features-block__card\">\n            <div class=\"bonus-features-block__glow\" style=\"background:#10b981;\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"bonus-features-block__inner\">\n                <div class=\"bonus-features-block__icon\" style=\"color:#10b981;border-color:#10b981;\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\/><\/svg>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"bonus-features-block__body\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"bonus-features-block__feature-title\">Frequent Small Wins<\/h3>\n                                                            <p class=\"bonus-features-block__desc\">A 96.09% RTP combined with a gentle maths model keeps matches landing regularly.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"how-to-play-block\" id=\"how-to-play\">\n\n        <div class=\"how-to-play-block__header\">\n                <div class=\"how-to-play-block__eyebrow\">Quick Start<\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"how-to-play-block__title\">Starburst Quick-Start Guide<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"how-to-play-block__grid\">\n                <div class=\"how-to-play-block__card\">\n            <div class=\"how-to-play-block__overlay\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"how-to-play-block__inner\">\n                <div class=\"how-to-play-block__number\">01<\/div>\n                                <h3 class=\"how-to-play-block__step-title\">Set a modest stake<\/h3>\n                                                <p class=\"how-to-play-block__desc\">Start with a minimal bet and work upward once you have a feel for the reels.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"how-to-play-block__card\">\n            <div class=\"how-to-play-block__overlay\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"how-to-play-block__inner\">\n                <div class=\"how-to-play-block__number\">02<\/div>\n                                <h3 class=\"how-to-play-block__step-title\">Check the in-game guide<\/h3>\n                                                <p class=\"how-to-play-block__desc\">Unsure how matching works? The instructions are accessible any time while the game is running.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"how-to-play-block__card\">\n            <div class=\"how-to-play-block__overlay\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"how-to-play-block__inner\">\n                <div class=\"how-to-play-block__number\">03<\/div>\n                                <h3 class=\"how-to-play-block__step-title\">Spin in both directions<\/h3>\n                                                <p class=\"how-to-play-block__desc\">Remember that combinations count from either side of the reels, so read wins left-to-right and right-to-left.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"symbol-guide-block\" id=\"symbol-guide\">\n\n        <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__header\">\n                <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__eyebrow\">Symbol Guide<\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"symbol-guide-block__title\">What&#039;s on the Starburst Reels<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__list\">\n                <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__row\">\n            <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__icon\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"6\"\/><path d=\"M18.09 10.37A6 6 0 1 1 10.34 18\"\/><path d=\"M7 6h1v4\"\/><path d=\"m16.71 13.88.7.71-2.82 2.82\"\/><\/svg>            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__body\">\n                                <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__name\">Coloured Jewels<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__desc\">Gems in various colours and shapes make up the bulk of the paytable.<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__row\">\n            <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__icon\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"\/><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"\/><path d=\"M4 22h16\"\/><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"\/><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"\/><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"\/><\/svg>            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__body\">\n                                <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__name\">BAR<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__desc\">The retro BAR symbol delivers the biggest payouts in the game.<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__row\">\n            <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__icon\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"6\"\/><path d=\"M18.09 10.37A6 6 0 1 1 10.34 18\"\/><path d=\"M7 6h1v4\"\/><path d=\"m16.71 13.88.7.71-2.82 2.82\"\/><\/svg>            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__body\">\n                                <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__name\">Lucky 7<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__desc\">A classic red 7 rounds out the premium symbols.<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__row\">\n            <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__icon\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 14a1 1 0 0 1-.78-1.63l9.9-10.2a.5.5 0 0 1 .86.46l-1.92 6.02A1 1 0 0 0 13 10h7a1 1 0 0 1 .78 1.63l-9.9 10.2a.5.5 0 0 1-.86-.46l1.92-6.02A1 1 0 0 0 11 14z\"\/><\/svg>            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__body\">\n                                <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__name\">Starburst Wild<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"symbol-guide-block__desc\">Substitutes for other symbols and stays put whenever a respin is awarded.<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"media-panel-block\" id=\"media-panel\">\n\n        <div class=\"media-panel-block__header\">\n                <div class=\"media-panel-block__eyebrow\">Feature Spotlight<\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"media-panel-block__title\">About the Starburst Pokie<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"media-panel-block__grid\">\n\n        <div class=\"media-panel-block__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.slots-o-rama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/StarBurst-Slot-Game-Casino.jpg\"\n                alt=\"StarBurst Slot Game Casino\"\n                class=\"media-panel-block__img\"\n            >\n                        <div class=\"media-panel-block__overlay\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"media-panel-block__info\">\n                        <div class=\"media-panel-block__info-label\">Wild Respins \u00b7 Signature feature<\/div>\n                                    <h3 class=\"media-panel-block__info-title\">Inside the Starburst Pokie<\/h3>\n                                    <p class=\"media-panel-block__info-desc\">The wild respin is what made Starburst famous. Land a wild and it does more than substitute for other symbols &#8211; when a respin triggers, every wild already on the screen locks in place while the reels spin again around it. Stacking locked wilds across consecutive respins is where the game&#039;s best moments come from, and it is a mechanic that still feels distinctive compared with other pokies.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-links-block\" id=\"content-links\">\n    <div class=\"content-links-block__grid\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-links-block__editorial\">\n                        <div class=\"content-links-block__eyebrow\">At a Glance<\/div>\n                                    <h2 class=\"content-links-block__heading\">More than a decade on, still shining<\/h2>\n                                    <div class=\"content-links-block__content\"><p>Few names carry as much weight in iGaming as NetEnt, and Starburst &#8211; first released in 2012 &#8211; remains the studio&#8217;s calling card. The sheer number of casinos hosting it says plenty: with thousands of platforms now competing for attention, a game does not stay on every lobby&#8217;s front page for over a decade by accident. NetEnt even endorses it across several licensed sites, and a demo is playable on the developer&#8217;s official website.<\/p>\n<p>The numbers behind the sparkle are player-friendly. The 96.09% return-to-player rate is solid for the genre, and the game&#8217;s forgiving maths keeps sessions steady rather than punishing. Some players like to raise their stake after a losing spin to chase back losses &#8211; if you experiment with staking plans like that, set firm limits first, because no strategy changes the underlying odds.<\/p>\n<p>Our verdict: an arcade-bright classic whose age has become its endorsement &#8211; a trustworthy pick that Kiwi players keep returning to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-links-block__sidebar\">\n                        <div class=\"content-links-block__sidebar-eyebrow\">Explore Similar<\/div>\n                        <ul class=\"content-links-block__link-list\">\n                                <li class=\"content-links-block__link-item\">\n                    <a href=\"\/nz\/free-pokies\/gonzos-quest-pokie\/\" class=\"content-links-block__link\">\n                        <span class=\"content-links-block__link-left\">\n                            <span class=\"content-links-block__link-icon\"><svg 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              <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"faq-block\">\n<div class=\"faq-block__inner\">\n\n        <div class=\"faq-block__eyebrow\">Player FAQs<\/div>\n    \n    <h2 class=\"faq-block__title\" id=\"everything-you-need-to-know-about-starburst\">\n        Everything You Need to Know About                    <span class=\"faq-block__title-highlight\">Starburst<\/span>\n            <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"faq-block__list\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-block__item\" id=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-0\">\n                <h3 class=\"faq-block__question\">\n                    <button\n                        type=\"button\"\n                        class=\"faq-block__question-btn\"\n                        id=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-0-btn\"\n                        aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        aria-controls=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-0-panel\"\n                    >\n                        <span class=\"faq-block__question-label\">\n                                                        <span class=\"faq-block__question-text\">What is the RTP of Starburst?<\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <svg class=\"faq-block__chevron\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"\/><\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div\n                    class=\"faq-block__answer\"\n                    id=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-0-panel\"\n                    role=\"region\"\n                    aria-labelledby=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-0-btn\"\n                    hidden\n                >\n                    <div class=\"faq-block__answer-inner\">\n                        <p>The standard RTP is <strong>96.09%<\/strong>, though some casinos may offer slightly different versions.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-block__item\" id=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-1\">\n                <h3 class=\"faq-block__question\">\n                    <button\n                        type=\"button\"\n                        class=\"faq-block__question-btn\"\n                        id=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-1-btn\"\n                        aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        aria-controls=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-1-panel\"\n                    >\n                        <span class=\"faq-block__question-label\">\n                                                        <span class=\"faq-block__question-text\">Is Starburst safe to play for Kiwi players?<\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <svg class=\"faq-block__chevron\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"\/><\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div\n                    class=\"faq-block__answer\"\n                    id=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-1-panel\"\n                    role=\"region\"\n                    aria-labelledby=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-1-btn\"\n                    hidden\n                >\n                    <div class=\"faq-block__answer-inner\">\n                        <p>Yes. It&#8217;s developed by NetEnt, a trusted provider, and is widely offered by regulated casinos.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-block__item\" id=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-2\">\n                <h3 class=\"faq-block__question\">\n                    <button\n                        type=\"button\"\n                        class=\"faq-block__question-btn\"\n                        id=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-2-btn\"\n                        aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        aria-controls=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-2-panel\"\n                    >\n                        <span class=\"faq-block__question-label\">\n                                                        <span class=\"faq-block__question-text\">What does &quot;win both ways&quot; mean?<\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <svg class=\"faq-block__chevron\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"\/><\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div\n                    class=\"faq-block__answer\"\n                    id=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-2-panel\"\n                    role=\"region\"\n                    aria-labelledby=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-2-btn\"\n                    hidden\n                >\n                    <div class=\"faq-block__answer-inner\">\n                        <p>Winning combinations in Starburst count from left to right and from right to left, giving you two directions to complete a match on every line.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-block__item\" id=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-3\">\n                <h3 class=\"faq-block__question\">\n                    <button\n                        type=\"button\"\n                        class=\"faq-block__question-btn\"\n                        id=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-3-btn\"\n                        aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        aria-controls=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-3-panel\"\n                    >\n                        <span class=\"faq-block__question-label\">\n                                                        <span class=\"faq-block__question-text\">What happens when a wild lands?<\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <svg class=\"faq-block__chevron\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"\/><\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div\n                    class=\"faq-block__answer\"\n                    id=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-3-panel\"\n                    role=\"region\"\n                    aria-labelledby=\"block_51529e40f0922a0d6d8f4e6fd1049c36-item-3-btn\"\n                    hidden\n                >\n                    <div class=\"faq-block__answer-inner\">\n                        <p>Wilds substitute for other symbols, and when a respin is triggered, any wilds already on the screen remain locked in place for the next spin.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What is the RTP of Starburst?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"The standard RTP is 96.09%, though some casinos may offer slightly different versions.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is Starburst safe to play for Kiwi players?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Yes. 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