StarSpell - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

It sounds from its title as though StarSpell is going to be a new addition to our space themed slots. But as soon as the game launched we realised that this is far from being yet another Starburst online slot. That’s because the stars in this game come from a sprinkling of magic!

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

Two towering castles face each other across a rocky divide, forming the backdrop to StarSpell. And in keeping with the vaguely Hogwarts-inspired theme, there’s a collection of colourful potions, charms and magic books on the reels themselves. Presiding over it all is a pretty witch in an elaborate purple outfit who is ready to use all the magic at her disposal to help you win cash prizes. There’s a suitably magical backing track which adds extra atmosphere, and the game looks and sounds enchanting.

StarSpell RTP & Volatility

StarSpell has an RTP of 96.12%, which is about average for an online slots game. But perhaps more importantly, it’s a low-volatility slot, so you can expect to hit a reasonable number of wins during your gaming session. Admittedly their value isn’t going to be particularly high, but that’s the nature of lower-volatility games.

SlotMill advise that you can expect to land a bonus every 12 spins or so, although that’s a figure arrived at after hundreds of thousands of spins, so it can’t be relied upon for shorter sessions. It’s best to explore this particular SlotMill demo slot using virtual cash in the first instance. You can gauge for yourself just how far a modest bankroll could take you in the game, and it won’t cost you a single penny to find out!

How to Play StarSpell

StarSpell has been designed from a mobile-first point of view with a clean and uncluttered interface. But if you follow our handy step-by-step guide, you can be spinning the reels within just a couple of minutes.

1. Tap on the triple-bar menu at the top right of your screen. This calls up the game’s controls, including the betting option, shown as a pile of coins.

2. Tap the coins icon and select the amount of your total bet from the proffered selection.

3. Before you start your game it’s advisable to read through the game rules and check out the paytable too, so you know what to expect from your gaming session.

4. When you’re ready to start your game press the Spin button.

5. Enjoy automatic spins at a constant wager using Autoplay. This is accessed from the main menu and gives you hands-free gaming for the number of spins you select. If you change your mind part way through, just tap on Spin again to deactivate the feature.

6. Game sounds can be muted by tapping on the speaker icon in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.

7. For superfast gameplay you can skip the reel-spinning altogether and select the Burst button. Choose your number of spins and your stake and they’ll play out in the background, just showing the amount of any wins.

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins

You can play StarSpell from 0.10 to 50.00 per spin. That’s a range to appeal to low-stakes and mid-range players, but it won’t pull in any serious high rollers.

Your stake is divided into 10 to cover each of the paylines in the game. But because this is a Pays Both Ways game it actually plays out more like a 20-payline game, giving you even more winning potential for your stake. Line up three, four or five matching symbols across a payline from left to right, or from right to left, to win a cash prize. The amount you’ll win for each symbol is shown as a multiple of your payline stake - that’s your total bet divided by ten.

Blue potion = 5x, 10x, 25x

Green potion = 5x, 10x, 25x

Yellow potion = 7x, 15x, 40x

Red potion = 8x, 15x, 50x

Purple potion = 10x, 20x, 60x

Blue pentagram = 20x, 50x, 120x

Spell book = 40x, 150x, 250x

Max-win 1,200x

Volatility Low

Top RTP 96.12%

StarSpell Bonus Features & Free Spins

The pretty witch is the game’s Wild symbol, and although she only appears on reels 2, 3 and 4 the bonus features revolve around her. She doesn’t feature on the paytable, so she can’t bring any cash prizes on her own, but she is a witch after all, so she’s bound to be capable of throwing some luck into the mix!

Every time a witch lands she magically expands to fill the entire reel. She also generates a Free Respin, and she’s kind enough to remain in place for it, increasing your chances of landing a winning combination. Land another witch Wild and you’ll get a further Respin with both becoming Sticky. You could be awarded up to three Respins in succession, with an increasing Multiplier for each new Wild Reel.

1 Wild = Respin
2 Wilds = Respin with 2x Multiplier
3 Wilds = Respin with 3x Multiplier

Overall Review

Fans of magic-themed slots games will find plenty to enjoy as they play StarSpell. The low volatility means you’ll get plenty of opportunities to spin up bonus awards, although we were disappointed by the lack of free spins. The Respins and Multipliers land frequently enough to keep gameplay interesting, so if you’re looking for a fun and engaging game to while away some time, StarSpell could be just the one for you.

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