Burning Stars 3 Slot - Review for Canadians, Demo Play & Payout Info

Introduction 

Burning Stars 3 by Wazdan is based on a simple concept of having nine independent reels in a 3X3 grid. After you've got your head around not getting a return for three of a kind (this game needs a minimum of four matching symbols to generate a return), you might wonder why there aren't more games of this format. It would benefit from having a free spins feature, perhaps sacrificing a jackpot amount to compensate, but overall, it's a pleasant enough game and worthy of a few spins. 

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack 

Burning Stars 3's design is simplistic yet bold and features large, colourful icons that are much-loved in slots games, such as cherries, plums, and melons. The style highlight is the burning star icon, which lights up the screen with a fiery orb. The backdrop is reminiscent of a purple/red twilight with twinkling stars and moonbeams in perpetual motion. Despite the inclusion of more fruit than the average fruit salad, it still manages to maintain a celestial feel.

The sounds are complementary and low-key and are used to good effect when building tension. The nine independent reels make a satisfying soft sound when they land, whilst a harsher, high-pitched noise is used to accompany a burning star. A bell signifies the triggering of the bonus round, and the crackling sound of the stars burning during the feature is almost as good as getting a jackpot win. 

Burning Stars 3 RTP and Variance

The RTP on Burning Stars 3 is a distinctly average 96.12%, so you will be wanting to land some decent early wins to continue your quest to reach the bonus round. This game is really all about the recurring respin feature, which is what most players stick with it for. 

 
How to Play Burning Stars 3

1. Check the game settings to insure they are set to your liking. It is worth keeping the sound on as it is quite pleasant and not intrusive, and the crackling stars during the feature should not be missed.
2. Choose your stake. You can bet between 0.10 and 1000 per spin but cannot change the set 9-reel structure.
3. Decide whether you want to use auto play. You can play between 10 and 1,000 spins, and there are also other parameters you can set, including stopping if the bonus hits.
4. It is possible to play this game in ultra-fast mode, but be warned: it is seriously fast and can detract from the overall playing experience. If you do prefer a fast-playing session, you can always set it to a lower pace to enjoy the bonus feature.
5. Enjoy the game!

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins 

Unlike most other games, a minimum of four matching symbols are required to generate a return. The four symbols can land in any of the 9-reel spaces and do not have to be joining. There are seven symbols plus the Wild and Bonus Symbols.

Returns for X9 symbols.

Cherries - X4
Grapes - X6
Lemon - X8
Orange - X12
Plum - X15
Melon - X50
Red 7 - X200

There is a generous range of stakes to suit most budgets, with plenty of choice towards the lower end. Bet stakes range between 0.10 and 100.

Burning Stars 3 Bonus Feature 

Burning Stars 3’s appeal lies mainly in the bonus feature it has, so if you like games with a little more action, this game probably won’t hold your attention for too long. However, the fact that the respin resets with every burning star that lands, combined with the jackpot wins on offer, might make it worth sticking it out for a while. 

There are four jackpot amounts on offer during the bonus feature.

Mini - 6 Burning Stars - x81
Minor - 7 Burning Stars - x243
Major - 8 Burning Stars - x729
Grand - 9 Burning Stars - x2,187

If five or less Burning Stars stick during the bonus feature, the payouts are.

3 Burning Stars - x3
4 Burning Stars - x9
5 Burning Stars - x27

Landing three Burning Star bonus symbols anywhere in view triggers the bonus feature and awards three bonus spins. Burning Star symbols hold in place, and if any more land, the spins are reset to three until no more land or reels are full of burning stars, thus triggering the Grand Jackpot. So whilst there is no traditional free spins round, it is still possible to get a good number of rounds during the bonus feature.

This game has no other bonus features.

Overall Burning Stars 3 Review 

All in all, Burning Stars 3 is an aesthetically pleasing game that offers something a little different due to its unusual layout and non-consecutive win lines. With some great jackpot wins to be had and controllable volatility levels, this game could prove to be popular amongst players who enjoy easy play formats.

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