Five by three
Five reels and three rows identify the original layout. Recognising it is the starting point for reading the rules.
The structure of the original Starburst
The original game has five reels and three rows. NetEnt describes ten paylines. Symbol positions therefore form part of the evaluation structure rather than merely decorating the screen.
Its special Wild can expand to cover an entire reel. NetEnt calls this an Expanding Wild, substituting for paying symbols to help form combinations. The actual outcome still depends on the applicable game rules.
An Expanding Wild also triggers a Respin. Read the full help to understand the special round's sequence. Another title carrying the Starburst name should not automatically be assigned the original version's rules.
Three defining features
These points separate the practical conditions and distinctions that matter for this subject. Read them together with the explanation above.
Expanding Wild
The special star symbol can spread across its reel, unlike an ordinary gem symbol.
Respin relationship
The Wild triggers a further spin. Consult the help for the precise treatment of reels during the feature.
Understand a feature through an example
Suppose a Starburst Wild appears on a reel. Its expanded state can involve the full reel rather than a single position. That changes how the visible layout relates to ordinary symbol combinations.
The appearance of a Wild does not establish a particular payout. Other reel positions and the applicable rules remain relevant. Understanding the feature explains the sequence rather than predicting a future result.
Identify the original version
Read the full title
Look for additional version words after Starburst.
Open the help
Check the lines and Wild conditions.
Follow the feature
Observe the end of a Respin and the published result.
Questions about Starburst
Who created Starburst?
NetEnt is the game's creator.
What is the original layout?
Five reels, three rows and ten paylines.
What does the Wild do?
It can expand across its reel and trigger a Respin.
Is this a playable game page?
No. It explains the title without running a game engine.