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Starlight Princess is an anime-styled slot from Pragmatic Play, released in September 2021. It plays on a six reel, five row grid with no paylines, paying anywhere on the screen when 8 or more matching symbols land. Wins tumble away and are replaced, and random multiplier symbols can multiply the result. You can play the Starlight Princess demo for free at the top of this page.
This review covers the RTP versions reported, the high volatility, the 5,000x maximum win in pounds, how the pay-anywhere and multiplier mechanics work, the free spins round, the ante bet and where the sources disagree.
Starlight Princess at a glance
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Released | 23 September 2021 (one source gives 10 September 2021) |
| Layout | 6 reels, 5 rows, pays anywhere |
| Win rule | 8 or more matching symbols, with tumbles |
| RTP | 96.50% (95.51% and 94.50% also reported) |
| Volatility | High |
| Maximum win | 5,000x the stake |
| Stakes | 0.20 to 100 per spin, as quoted by sources |
| Free spins | 15 for 4 or more scatters, 5 more for 3 or more |
| Multipliers | Random, 2x to 500x |
| Ante bet | Stake up by 25% |
Overview
The game borrows its core idea from the studio’s earlier tumbling slots. Wins disappear after they are paid and new symbols fall in, so a single spin can chain several wins. What makes it distinctive is the multiplier symbol, which carries a random value, and the anime princess theme with its moon, stars and tower.
There are no paylines to track. A win simply needs enough matching symbols anywhere on the grid, which makes the game easy to follow and quick to learn in the demo.
How to play and stakes
The grid is six reels by five rows, 30 positions in all. You win by landing 8 or more matching symbols anywhere. The lower-paying symbols are gem shapes in five designs. The higher-paying symbols are a star, a moon, a heart and a sun. After a win the winning symbols are removed and new ones drop in and the sequence continues while new wins appear.
Sources quote a stake range of 0.20 to 100 per spin, in dollars. The limits at a UK casino can differ, so check them before you play.
RTP and the versions you may meet
All three sources give a headline RTP of 96.50%. One also lists 95.51% and 94.50% versions. That suggests operators can choose a lower setting, and a lower version costs you more over time on every pound staked. The figure in the game information panel at your casino is the one that applies to you.
Volatility
It is rated high, and one source puts it at the maximum on its scale. That means wins can be spread thinly, with long runs of small returns or none, while the larger results depend on the rarer multiplier hits. A short session in the demo tells you little about how a longer session would go.
Max win and what it is worth in pounds
Every source gives the same cap: 5,000x the stake. In pounds that depends on what you stake.
| Stake | 5,000x win |
|---|---|
| 10p | £500 |
| 50p | £2,500 |
| £1 | £5,000 |
| £5 | £25,000 |
| £10 | £50,000 |
A multiplier symbol can carry up to 500x, but the cap is 5,000x the stake however you get there.
Multiplier symbols
A multiplier symbol carries a random value from 2x to 500x. One source describes them in four colours, green, blue, pink and orange. Each one carries its own random value. The wide range, up to 500x, is what gives the game its swing.
Free spins
Four or more scatter symbols award 15 free spins. Three or more scatters during the round add 5 more spins. One source says the scatter pays 100x the stake for 6 on the grid, and it pays wherever it lands. Because the free spins round has no fixed length, a round that keeps landing scatters can run well past the 15 starting spins.
Ante bet and bonus buy
The ante bet raises the stake by 25%. According to one source it also doubles the chance of triggering the free spins. Two sources say a bonus buy is available, but neither gives its cost, so we cannot quote one. Both options change how fast your balance moves, so try them in the demo first.
Symbols and paytable
One source lists the starry symbol paying 50x a $1 stake for 12 to 30 symbols on the grid. The lower gem symbols pay less and the scatter pays 100x for six. We do not have a full paytable we can confirm, so check the in-game paytable for the exact values.
Hit frequency and win rate
None of the sources we read give a hit frequency for the game, and we could not find one from Pragmatic Play, so we state none. With tumbles, a win can chain into several wins from one paid spin, which makes the number of paid spins hard to compare with other slots.
Is Starlight Princess enjoyable? Our verdict
It suits players who like pay-anywhere slots and are comfortable with high volatility. The anime theme and the multiplier symbols give it a clear identity. It will frustrate anyone who wants frequent steady returns, because the large results depend on rare multiplier hits.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Pays anywhere on the grid, with no paylines to follow.
- Random multipliers up to 500x.
- A 5,000x maximum win.
Cons
- High volatility means long quiet runs.
- Lower RTP versions are reported.
- No confirmed hit frequency or bonus buy cost.
Starlight Princess FAQ
What is the RTP of Starlight Princess?
The headline figure is 96.50%, which all three sources we read give. One source also lists 95.51% and 94.50% versions, so the figure in the game information at your casino is the one that applies to you.
How volatile is Starlight Princess?
High. One source rates it at the top of its scale. Expect long runs of small returns or none, with the large results depending on the rarer multiplier hits.
What is the maximum win on Starlight Princess?
5,000x the stake, which every source agrees on. At a 10p stake that is £500 and at a £1 stake it is £5,000.
What are the stakes on Starlight Princess?
Sources quote 0.20 to 100 per spin, in dollars. Check the stake limits at your UK casino, as they can differ.
How do you win on Starlight Princess?
There are no paylines. You need 8 or more matching symbols anywhere on the 6 by 5 grid. Winning symbols then disappear and new ones drop in, so one paid spin can chain several wins.
How do the multipliers work?
Multiplier symbols carry a random value from 2x to 500x. Sources describe them in four colours: green, blue, pink and orange. They add to wins when they land.
How do you trigger the free spins?
Landing 4 or more scatters awards 15 free spins. Landing 3 or more scatters during the round adds 5 more.
What does the ante bet do?
It raises the stake by 25% and, according to one source, doubles the chance of triggering the free spins.
Is there a bonus buy on Starlight Princess?
Two sources say a bonus buy is available but neither gives the cost. Check whether it is offered where you play, as availability can differ.
When was Starlight Princess released?
Two sources give 23 September 2021 and one gives 10 September 2021. We use 23 September and flag the difference.
Can I play the Starlight Princess demo for free?
Yes. The Starlight Princess 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 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
- Release date, layout, RTP versions, volatility, multipliers, free spins, ante bet and bonus buy: Big Win Board, Gameshub and Casinos.com, compared for conflicts and read on 4 October 2026.
- 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 5,000 multiplied by the stake.
