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Starburst XXXtreme: Wild Multipliers and Respin Costs Explained
The short answer
Starburst XXXtreme combines expanding Wilds on reels two, three and four with respins and randomly assigned multipliers. Its special spin options are priced at multiples of the selected bet, so reading the selected bet and the total charge together is central to understanding this version.
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What changes when a Wild arrives
NetEnt’s specification says a Starburst Wild expands across its reel, awards a respin and receives a multiplier. Expanded Wild reels remain locked for subsequent spins in that sequence. Additional qualifying Wilds expand and generate another respin.
Track the reels from left to right. A helpful demonstration note might read “reel three locked; reels two and four still active.” If a second Wild arrives, update the note before looking at the next award. You can then follow which reels are held and which are being refreshed.
Read the multiplier as a separate value
The provider lists individual Wild multipliers of 2×, 3×, 5×, 10×, 25×, 50×, 100× and 150×. That list describes the available values. The game’s paytable determines how the Wilds involved in a particular combination contribute to its displayed total.
Here is a deliberately simple calculation, using one eligible $0.40 award and one multiplier. At 5× the result is $2; at 25× it is $10. Keep the unmultiplied award in your notes so that you can reconstruct the calculation. For combinations involving several special symbols, follow the exact calculation in that edition’s help screen.
How much do XXXtreme Spins cost?
The international product page prices one guaranteed Wild at 10× the bet and two guaranteed Wilds at 95×. Treat the price multiplier as the amount charged for that selected mode.
| Selected bet | 10× option | 95× option |
|---|---|---|
| $0.10 | $1.00 | $9.50 |
| $0.20 | $2.00 | $19.00 |
| $0.50 | $5.00 | $47.50 |
The table is our arithmetic illustration. For a $0.20 selection, three separately purchased 95× spins would total $57: three times $19. Read the confirmation screen to establish the charge actually being offered by the edition you opened.
A compact way to record a feature
Use four fields: selected bet, chosen mode, total charge and feature return. For example, a hypothetical record could say “$0.20; 10×; $2 charged; $3 returned.” It keeps the feature’s entry price distinct from the amount displayed when the animations finish.
Is this the original Starburst?
XXXtreme has its own product name and feature specification. Look for the full title in the information panel. Our original Starburst article provides the companion explanation, and bonus-buy arithmetic explains price multiples in more detail. Feature availability follows the applicable local edition.
