Play the Starlight Princess 1000 demo for free
Try the Starlight Princess 1000 demo below before you read the review. It is a free slot you can play for free with no real money at stake, so it is a safe way to try before you play for real. 18+ only.
Starlight Princess 1000 is the higher-multiplier follow-up to Pragmatic Play’s anime-style slot Starlight Princess. It is played on a six by five grid with pay anywhere wins and tumbles, and its multiplier symbols can reach 1,000x, with a maximum win of 15,000x. You can play the Starlight Princess 1000 demo for free at the top of this page.
This review covers the RTP versions reported, the volatility rating that sources describe in different ways, the 15,000x maximum win in pounds, how the multiplier symbols work, and the statistics that only one source gives. It sits with our 1000 version slots pages and our Pragmatic Play slots hub, and it follows our Starlight Princess review.
Starlight Princess 1000 at a glance
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Released | Not published in the sources we checked |
| Layout | 6 reels, 5 rows, pay anywhere with tumbles |
| RTP | 96.50% (a 94.00% lowest build and 96.49% with the bonus buy are reported) |
| Volatility | High (sources say high, very high and 5 out of 5) |
| Maximum win | 15,000x the stake, three times the original |
| Win rule | 8 or more matching symbols anywhere on the grid |
| Multiplier symbols | 2x to 1,000x |
| Bonus buy | 100x (one source) |
| Hit frequency | About one win every three or four spins (one reviewer) |
Overview
The 1000 in the title is the multiplier ceiling. In the original game the top multiplier symbol was 500x and the cap was 5,000x. Here the symbols reach 1,000x and the cap is 15,000x, according to two sources. The grid, the pay anywhere rule and the tumbles are the same as before.
Reviewers describe it as a clinical upgrade of a fan favourite. One calls the game top-heavy, meaning the big money comes from rare multiplier hits, and another says most rounds resolve in single or low double digits of the stake because multipliers only count when they land with a win. The usual caution applies, which is that the biggest results depend on the bonus.
How to play and stakes
There are no paylines. You need 8 or more matching symbols anywhere on the grid, and winning symbols tumble away so new ones can drop in. One source gives a maximum bet of 125, but other stake limits were not consistently given in the sources we checked, so check the game information screen at your casino for the limits that apply.
One source says there is no progressive jackpot, and the maximum win is fixed at 15,000x.
RTP and the versions you may meet
The standard RTP is 96.50%, which every source agrees on. One source also gives a lowest build of 94.00% and says the bonus buy at 100x returns a reduced 96.49%. One review says the original game has an RTP of 96.48%, making this version marginally better.
Operators can choose which version to run, so check the game information at your casino. The RTP describes the long-run return across a very large number of spins and tells you little about a short session.
Volatility
Most sources say high. One says very high and two give 5 out of 5. We treat it as a high-swing slot. One review lists high volatility and a low hit frequency as a downside, even though the same review landed a win about once every three or four spins in its own test.
If you prefer frequent small returns, this is probably not the slot for you. If you enjoy waiting for big multipliers in the bonus, the volatility fits the design.
Max win and what it is worth in pounds
Every source we checked gives the maximum win as 15,000x the stake. One source says reaching it needs a bonus round that collects several large multipliers on top of high-value symbol chains. Another says the cap depends almost entirely on a free spins session with favourable multipliers, which is a rare event.
In pounds, 15,000x is £15,000 on a £1 stake, £75,000 on a £5 stake and £150,000 on a £10 stake. That is simple multiplication, not a figure from the studio.
Multiplier symbols and free spins
Multiplier symbols land with random values from 2x to 1,000x. In the free spins they accumulate and build a global win multiplier, according to two sources. One source notes that multipliers are inert unless they coincide with a win. We did not find a verified free spins trigger count or number of spins, so we have left them out.
The top multiplier symbol rose from 500x in the original to 1,000x here, which is the headline change.
Bonus buy
One source says the bonus buy costs 100x your stake and returns an RTP of 96.49%. No other source gave a cost, so treat it as indicative. Availability and cost can vary by casino and region, so check the game information screen.
Symbols and paytable
The game keeps the anime theme of the original. We have not given paytable values, because the sources we checked do not publish them in a form we could verify. One source says wins are banded at twelve symbols, but the paytable inside the game is the reliable source for symbol payouts at your stake.
Hit frequency and win rate
One review says it landed a win about once every three or four spins in its own test, while also listing a low hit frequency as a downside, so treat the figure as indicative. No free spins frequency or max win probability was found in the sources we checked.
These are long-run averages. They do not predict what the next hundred spins will do.
Is Starlight Princess 1000 enjoyable? Our verdict
Starlight Princess 1000 is a good choice for players who want the original format with a much higher ceiling. The 96.50% RTP is above average, the multiplier symbols give the bonus real upside and the cap is three times the original. The volatility is high and the big wins are rare, so use the demo before you commit real money.
If you want the original, read our Starlight Princess review. For another 1000 version, try our Gates of Olympus 1000 review. Gambling should be fun and 18+ only. Set limits before you play.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Multiplier symbols up to 1,000x.
- A 15,000x max win, three times the original.
- A 96.50% RTP.
Cons
- High volatility and a low chance of the biggest wins.
- The best results depend on the free spins.
- Sources disagree on volatility wording.
Starlight Princess 1000 FAQ
What is the RTP of Starlight Princess 1000?
Every source gives 96.50% as the standard. One reports a lowest build of 94.00%. Operators can choose which version to run, so check the game information at your casino.
How volatile is Starlight Princess 1000?
Most sources say high, one says very high and two give 5 out of 5. Expect uneven results.
What is the maximum win on Starlight Princess 1000?
15,000x the stake. That is £15,000 at a £1 stake and £75,000 at a £5 stake.
How do you win on Starlight Princess 1000?
By landing 8 or more matching symbols anywhere on the grid. Winning symbols tumble away so new ones can drop in.
How do the multiplier symbols work?
They land with random values from 2x to 1,000x and accumulate during the free spins.
How is it different from Starlight Princess?
Two sources say the top multiplier rises from 500x to 1,000x and the cap from 5,000x to 15,000x.
Is there a bonus buy on Starlight Princess 1000?
One source says yes, at 100x your stake. Availability can vary by casino and region.
How often does Starlight Princess 1000 pay?
One review saw a win about every three or four spins in its own test. No official hit frequency was found.
Is there a progressive jackpot?
No. One source says the maximum win is fixed at 15,000x.
When was Starlight Princess 1000 released?
The sources we checked do not give a release date.
Can I play the Starlight Princess 1000 demo for free?
Yes. The Starlight Princess 1000 demo at the top of this page is free to play and uses no real money. It is for over-18s only. A short demo session tells you little about the long-run return that the RTP describes.
Is there a free play version of Starlight Princess 1000 for UK players?
The free demo above is the free play version, so you can try before you play for real. Check the game information at your casino for the RTP version and stake limits that apply to you.
How we checked the figures
- RTP, volatility, max win, features and bonus buy: Sigma World, SlotCatalog, Casinos.com, AskGamblers, RTP Guards, Stake.us, Online-Slot.co.uk, Adventure Gamers, Wolfbet and SapphireBet game pages, compared for conflicts and read on 5 October 2026.
- Lowest RTP build and bonus buy cost: RTP Guards only. Hit frequency: AskGamblers only. Release date: not found.
- Where sources disagree we say so. The Pragmatic Play game page was not used for any figure, so none is confirmed with the studio.
- Maximum win in pounds is 15,000 multiplied by the stake.