LowStarburst vs Fire Joker
| Starburst | Fire Joker | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NetEnt | Play'n GO |
| RTP | 96.09% | 96.15% |
| Volatility | Low | Medium |
| Max win | 500x | 800x |
| Layout | 5x3 | 3x3 |
| Paylines / ways | 10 (both ways) | 5 |
| Release date | 1 November 2012 | 26 May 2016 |
| Bonus buy | No | No |
| Our score | 7.6/10 | 6.9/10 |
Verdict
- Fire Joker has the higher default RTP (96.15%), though the gap matters only over very long play.
- Fire Joker is the more volatile game – expect bigger swings and longer dry spells.
- Fire Joker offers the bigger max win at 800x.
Neither game is "better" in terms of your chances – choose the one whose features and volatility fit how you like to play, and try both demos first.
Starburst in brief
Starburst is a deliberately low volatility game: frequent small wins, a single expanding-wild respin feature and a 500x cap. It's still useful as a reference point for what "low volatility" actually feels like, and its presentation remains clean and readable.
Fire Joker in brief
Fire Joker is a compact classic 3x3 slot with five paylines and two simple features. It's not meant to compete with modern high-variance games; it's a quick, low-friction fruit slot that works well on mobile.
Features compared
Starburst
- Starburst wilds: Wilds on reels 2–4 expand and trigger a respin, up to three in a row.
- Win both ways: Lines pay left-to-right and right-to-left.
Fire Joker
- Respin of Fire: When two reels are stacked with the same symbol and no win occurs, the third reel respins.
- Wheel of Multipliers: A full screen of one symbol triggers a multiplier wheel up to 10x.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the higher RTP, Starburst or Fire Joker?
Fire Joker has the higher default RTP (96.15%), though the gap matters only over very long play.
Which pays more, Starburst or Fire Joker?
Fire Joker offers the bigger max win at 800x. Max wins are rare and not a realistic expectation for any session.