Starburst
NetEnt's gem-based game combines an expanding Wild with a respin. The sequence of an additional spin is a defining feature.
Slot themes and features at 777 casino
A slot's visual theme and outcome rules are separate layers. Starburst's space and gems and Book of Dead's Ancient Egyptian adventure offer two distinct examples. Understand feature names before examining detailed rules.
Two examples, three distinctions
Use these comparisons to recognise themes and features, not to predict outcomes or income.
Book of Dead
Play’n GO's adventure selects a special expanding symbol before Free Spins begin. This differs from Starburst's Wild.
Version rules
Matching imagery does not replace checking active lines, features and conditions. Each game's own help panel supplies applicable details.
What a theme tells you
Gems, stars or ancient architecture create a game's identity. Two games with similar themes may follow different rules. Bright imagery and animation do not indicate outcome probabilities.
Read feature names separately. A Wild generally substitutes, while a Scatter serves specified trigger conditions. Their operation must be checked in the particular game's rules.
Information beyond the imagery
A slot outcome belongs to a separate round. A sequence of previous outcomes does not establish the next one. Seeing a feature does not mean it will recur in the following round.
Starburst is identified by expanding Wilds and respins. Book of Dead can expand a selected symbol during Free Spins. These are different structures rather than different pictures of one rule.
The games here are explanatory examples rather than a live catalogue or partnership announcement. Applicable conditions and personal limits require separate consideration before participation.
Understand features in order
Match the title
Check the game title together with its developer.
Read the trigger
Understand the condition that starts a feature.
Check the scope
Read how long the feature lasts and when it ends.
Questions about Slots
Are all slots alike?
No. Themes, lines and feature conditions can differ.
Are Wild and Scatter the same?
No. Their roles depend on the game; do not use the terms interchangeably.
Do past results predict the next?
Previous results do not establish the next outcome.
Where can I read more?
The dedicated Starburst page explains expanding Wilds and respins.