Stardust is a 5-reel, 40-payline video slot from Microgaming that trades typical fruit-machine symbols for a glittering space and diamond theme. Its signature mechanic is a gem-collection meter on reel 3 that fills up over regular play and eventually unlocks a free spins round played on a completely different 1,024-ways-to-win reel set.
| Provider | Microgaming |
| RTP | 96.59% |
| Reels / Rows | 5 / 3 |
| Paylines | 40 (1,024 ways in Free Spins) |
The Stardust logo acts as the wild in the base game, substituting for every regular symbol. Collecting ten gems on the gem meter above reel 3 triggers the free spins feature, awarding 10 to 13 spins on a bonus reel set where the wild becomes stacked on every reel and super-stacked on reels 4 and 5. During free spins, landing a 3-symbol win respins reels 4 and 5 once, and a 4-symbol win respins reel 5 again, through the Radiant Respin mechanic, giving each free spin extra chances to build into a bigger combination.
Pros
- 1,024 ways to win during free spins is a big step up from the base game’s 40 paylines
- Radiant Respin mechanic gives near-miss free spins a second and third chance to complete
- Super-stacked wilds on reels 4 and 5 during the bonus round can fill large portions of the screen
- Polished space and diamond visual theme with a distinctive gem-collection trigger
Cons
- Free spins cannot be retriggered once started
- Reaching the ten-gem trigger relies on base-game luck rather than a simple scatter combination
- Independent sources disagree on the game’s volatility rating
- No confirmed max-win multiplier is publicly available
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RTP of the Stardust slot?
Stardust by Microgaming has a confirmed RTP of 96.59%, in line with the average for a Microgaming video slot.
How do you unlock free spins in Stardust?
Collecting ten gems on the meter above reel 3 during regular play triggers the free spins feature, awarding 10 to 13 spins on a bonus reel set with 1,024 ways to win.
Can the Stardust free spins feature retrigger?
No. Once the free spins round starts, it runs through its allotted spins without the option to retrigger for more.