Starlight Princess at a glance
Starlight Princess is the anime counterpart of Gates of Olympus: same core mechanics, different look. Eight to 30 matching symbols anywhere on the 6x5 grid make a win, and instead of Zeus a princess hands out the multipliers.
- Provider
- Pragmatic Play
- Grid
- 6 × 5
- Ways to win
- Scatter pays (from 8 symbols)
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- high
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Hit rate
- 28.57%
- Bonus buy
- no
Rules: how Starlight Princess works
Starlight Princess runs on a grid of 6 reels and 5 rows. There are no fixed paylines: as soon as at least 8 matching symbols appear anywhere on the screen, they pay. The more matching symbols, the higher the payout; the values per symbol are listed in the paytable.
After every win the winning symbols disappear and new ones drop in from above (tumble or cascade). A single spin can therefore trigger several wins in a row until no new combination forms.
The return to player (RTP) of the standard version is 96.5%. That is an average over a very large number of spins, not a promise for a single session. Casinos may run versions with a lower RTP; the in-game info menu shows the value that applies.
The maximum win is capped at 5,000x your stake. At €1 per spin that would be €5,000; if a bonus reaches the cap, the round ends automatically.
Free spins, features and bonus round
Multiplier symbols can land in the base game and the bonus and carry values from 2x to 500x. At the end of a tumble sequence all values are added and applied to the total win. Four or more scatters award 15 free spins; when a multiplier hits on a winning tumble there, its value goes into a total multiplier that applies for the rest of the free spins.
Scatter symbols trigger the free spins. How many scatters you need and how many spins you get is shown in the paytable; in most games of this kind the free spins can be retriggered during the bonus.
Multipliers boost wins in this game many times over. What matters is whether they apply to a single win only or add up during the free spins: that difference is exactly what makes the bonus round so swingy.
Play the Starlight Princess demo for free
Play-money version straight from the provider. No account, no deposit. 18+ only.
The demo runs with play money directly on Pragmatic Play's server. It is the easiest way to get to know the grid, the features and the swings before real money is involved. The demo window only loads after you click, so the page stays fast.
Starlight Princess with the BlazeBet bonus: wagering and a worked example
At BlazeBet, slots count 100% towards the welcome bonus wagering (100% up to €1,000, 15x wagering, 30 days). Starlight Princess is therefore suitable for clearing the bonus.
A worked example with real numbers: with a €100 bonus and 15x wagering on the bonus, you need to wager €1,500. At €1.00 per spin, that is 1,500 spins. With an RTP of 96.5%, the theoretical loss over that stretch is about €52.50. If BlazeBet counts deposit plus bonus, the total wager and the expected loss double.
With high volatility, the balance can run out before the free spins arrive. A smaller stake per spin stretches the budget over more rounds.
Volatility, hit rate and budget
According to published game data, about 28.57% of spins end in a win, so on average every 3.5th spin. Many of those hits are smaller than the stake, though.
As a rough rule of thumb for a game with high volatility: plan a budget for about 300 spins, which at €0.50 per spin is €150. That gives you a reasonable chance of seeing the bonus round. Set a limit and a time frame beforehand, and do not raise your stake to chase losses.
A pay-anywhere slot for players who like Gates of Olympus and want a different theme. The version with a 15,000x cap is Starlight Princess 1000.
More from Pragmatic Play and similar games
Starlight Princess is part of the Pragmatic Play portfolio. If you are looking for a similar experience, try Starlight Princess 1000, Sweet Bonanza and Gates of Olympus. All slots are listed in our slot overview, games with real dealers in the live casino section. How wagering, deadlines and game contributions work for the welcome bonus is explained on the bonus page.
