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Specs at a glance
The two are nearly identical; the 1000 raises the multiplier cap and the max win.
| Starlight Princess | Starlight Princess 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play | Pragmatic Play |
| Release | September 23, 2021 | October 26, 2023 |
| Grid and pays | 6×5, scatter pays (8+ anywhere), tumble | 6×5, scatter pays, tumble |
| RTP | 96.50% default; there are also 95.51% and 94.50% | 96.50% (default and ante bet); 96.49% on bonus buy |
| Volatility | High (5/5) | High (5/5) |
| Multiplier symbols | x2 to x500 | x2 to x1,000 |
| Max win | 5,000× | 15,000× |
| Min/max bet | 0.20 to 100 | 0.20 to 125 |
The specs come from Bigwinboard reviews. Bet limits may differ depending on the site.
How you win in Starlight Princess
You need 8 or more matching symbols anywhere on the 6×5 grid. There are no paylines and no wild.
After a win there's a tumble: winning symbols disappear and new ones drop in, so wins can chain together. Multiplier symbols appear at random with values from x2 to x500 (or x1,000 in the 1000). After the tumble sequence ends, all the multipliers are added up and applied to the total win.
Bigwinboard says outright that it's a "straight clone" of Gates of Olympus. So if you've read our Gates of Olympus guide (in Related guides), almost the same logic applies here.
Free spins, ante bet and bonus buy
- Trigger: 4 or more scatters = 15 free spins. In the 1000, 4, 5 or 6 scatters pay 3×, 5× or 100×.
- Retrigger: 3+ scatters during free spins = +5 spins.
- Global multiplier: in free spins, multiplier values build up and are applied to later wins.
- Ante bet: +25% on your bet, double the chance of free spins.
- Bonus buy: 100× the bet in the 1000, when the ante bet is off. Not available in every market.
RTP and volatility: what they mean for your budget
The long-run house edge is about 3.5% at 96.50%, and about 5.5% on the 94.50% version. On ₱1,000 in total bets, that's ₱35 vs ₱55 expected cost. So which version is set up matters; see the RTP guide.
It's high volatility: dry spells are long, and big wins usually come from free spins with built-up multipliers.
Just an example: if your budget is ₱600, ₱6 spins give you 100 spins and ₱2 spins give you 300. Smaller bets make the game last longer, but no bet size guarantees free spins. Use the volatility guide to choose.
Myths and common mistakes
- "Starlight Princess is looser than Gates of Olympus." The default RTP is the same and the math model is almost the same according to reviews.
- "The 1000 pays more often." The ceiling is higher, not the win frequency.
- "The princess has a 'pola' or pattern." Every spin is random. There's no pattern to read.
- "Just keep buying the bonus until it hits." Each buy costs 100×. Your budget runs out fast.
Where to play legally
Only play Starlight Princess on a site with a PAGCOR license. Lots of copies or "modded" versions circulate online, and you have no protection there if a withdrawal goes wrong.
- Type the exact site address into our PAGCOR license checker before you sign up. A logo or screenshot of a "license" isn't enough.
- Deposit only through the site's own cashier. Don't send money to an "agent's" personal GCash number. Read the safe GCash and Maya deposit guide for slots.
- Check the RTP on the game's info screen on that site, because the version set up there may be different.
If it's not fun anymore
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FAQ
What is the RTP of Starlight Princess?
Starlight Princess's default RTP is 96.50%, with 95.51% and 94.50% versions. Starlight Princess 1000 is also 96.50%, and 96.49% on bonus buy.
Is Starlight Princess high volatility?
Yes. It's high volatility, 5 out of 5 according to Bigwinboard. Expect long stretches of small or no wins.
Are Starlight Princess and Gates of Olympus the same?
The mechanics are almost the same: 6x5 scatter pays, tumble, and multipliers that build up in free spins. The theme and graphics are different.
Is there a free demo of Starlight Princess?
Many review sites and some licensed casinos have a demo mode. It's only for learning the mechanics, not for predicting results.
Sources
- Bigwinboard, Starlight Princess review (release date, 6×5 scatter pays, RTP versions, volatility, x2–x500 multipliers, 5,000× max win, bet range, free spins, ante bet)
- Bigwinboard, Starlight Princess 1000 review (release date, RTP incl. bonus buy, x1,000 multipliers, 15,000× max win, bet range, bonus buy)
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