NetEnt Celebrates the 10th Birthday of Their Iconic Starburst

In the vast collection of online slots, it is an enormous achievement to create the most popular slot, not to mention hanging on to that title for years on end. The exceptionally talented team at NetEnt did exactly this ten years ago as 2022 marks the decade-long existence of Starburst, one of the most iconic slots in the industry.

Since its initial launch ten years ago, Starburst captured the hearts of punters around the world and its fanbase continues to grow. The creators of this online slot masterpiece celebrated its 10th anniversary in style last week and marked the occasion along with other igaming professionals.

 Festive Decennial Celebrations

NetEnt describes the Starburst birthday celebrations as an impressive event comprising live music, out-of-this-world astronaut performances, and more. Attendees could take their photos in style with a Starburst-themed photo booth and enjoy a delectable 3D Mapped birthday cake complete with real fireworks. Evolution’s Chief Product Officer, Todd Haushalter, said:

“The event was an incredible way of celebrating Starburst’s™ 10-year anniversary. A decade-long run for a single slot game is an incredible achievement, and it’s been a top favourite with players ever since it was first launched.”

The guest list included game creators and operators who joined in on the celebrations of the decade-long slot story. Everyone raised a toast to the next decade of iconic Starburst moments.

 Iconic Starburst

The Starburst slot is a true classic and since its launch in 2012, it mesmerised players with iridescent Starburst Wilds, brilliant gems, and sound effects that transport them to outer space. NetEnt’s brilliant mechanics live on a decade later, despite technological improvements, proving the timeless nature of this arcade-like video slot.

The slot game has a loyal following and continues to attract new fans with an astronomical 18 billion spins taking place in the last 30 months. The online slot presents players with the potential for big wins through the bonus features and top prizes that hit astronomical heights. Haushalter continues:

“Starburst is the full package – an exciting, classic game that entertains you right from the start. I can’t wait to see what the next decade brings.”

Following the success of the original, NetEnt released a sequel in 2021. Starburst XXXtreme has all the beloved features from the original hit slot game plus cranked-up volatility for a slot odyssey fit for the next frontier. The sequel also introduced players to the XXXtreme Spins feature offering the opportunity to purchase the Starburst Wilds bonus.

NetEnt and Haushalter believe the slot’s future remains bright with continued support from current fans and the rise of new Starburst players.