Starmania

Starmania is a game where less is more, and where simplicity wins in the long run. NextGen Gaming developers designed it following the mantra that everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. In that respect, the gameplay of this slot is successful, being both simple and rewarding at the same time. Seemingly plain on the surface, this game still leaves a good impression with its unpretentious features and serene visuals.

Starmania plays at a slow pace, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Small wins come often enough in the regular game, and the payouts are not bad at all. There are only seven symbols in the reels, excluding Wilds and Scatters, and they are all represented as stars of different kinds. This is a good thing, as it makes winning combinations more frequent.What the base game lacks in action, it makes up for in design. Peaceful background music combined with the blue void of the Cosmos creates a nice atmosphere that makes this game very comfortable to play in a strange sort of way. At any rate, this can prove to be a great pastime while you wait for the free spins to hit. The free games are not easy to trigger, but they hold the highest winning potential and a couple of perks that can help generate some massive wins.

Another great aspect of this slot is the addition of pay-lines that pay both ways, from left to right and vice versa. If you thought 10 pay-lines to be too few, this will surely change your mind.The amount wagered per line can vary from a single penny up to $ 2, which makes this game suitable for low and high rollers alike.There is a gamble option included that can be used up to five times to double or quadruple any base game win.

Starmania Slot Features

Gameplay benefits from Wilds, Scatters and free spins.

The Wild symbol acts as a substitute for all other symbols except the scattered Bonus. Do not rely too much on this symbol to boost your winning potential in the base game. It appears very rarely and only on reels 2, 3 and 4, but truly shines in the Free Games feature. Since this is a slot that pays both ways and has a small selection of symbols, a Wild substitute is not all that important here anyway.

The Scatter symbol activates the Free Games feature and can pay up to 200x total bet, regardless of its position on the reels. When three or more scattered Bonus symbols land anywhere on the reels, players are initially awarded 10 free spins with extra stacked Wilds. More Scatters can land on the screen and trigger 10 additional free games.There are up to 30 stacked Wilds available for the duration of this feature, and you can track how many are added in the lower right corner of the screen. Wild symbol appear on reels 2, 3 and 4 only.

Conclusion

Starmania has its own charm, even if it’s not the best looking or the most versatile of NextGen Gaming slots. Gameplay comes with ups and downs, but overall, it offers a memorable experience. Big wins are definitely possible if you have enough patience.