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Candy Stars is a Pragmatic Play slot (2022) with 96.47% RTP, high volatility and a 5,000x max win. It uses 576 ways with free spins, multipliers and wild symbols. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.47%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Grid
- 5×3
- Pays
- 576 ways
- Released
- 10 October 2022
Not published by the provider: bet range, jackpot
Casinos with Pragmatic Play games
- Aurivo Casino100% up to $1,000 + 200 Free Spins30x bonusCarries Pragmatic PlayPlay at Aurivo Casino (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $20. 30x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 200 spins on Book of Dead at $0.20. Credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. 30x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Book of Dead at $0.20 per spin. Spins credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
- Velmora150 No-Wager Free Spins Keep every winNo wageringCarries Pragmatic PlayPlay at Velmora (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $20. No wagering. 7 days. 150 spins on Big Bass Bonanza at $0.10. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. No wagering on winnings. Free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at $0.10 per spin. Offer valid 7 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
- Lunaro100% up to $300 + 100 Free Spins25x bonusCarries Pragmatic PlayPlay at Lunaro (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $10. 25x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 100 spins on Gates of Olympus at $0.20. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $10. 25x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Gates of Olympus at $0.20 per spin. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Try Candy Stars with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Pragmatic Play demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Candy Stars (members only)
Instead of fixed lines, matching symbols on adjacent reels pay in any position, starting from the leftmost reel. The more matching symbols there are on each reel, the more ways the combination pays.
Candy Stars is played on a 5×3 grid with 576 ways.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
The full Candy Stars guide: how winnings work, 6 features and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 96.47% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.53 on average
- 6 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, sticky wilds, tumbling reels and 1 more
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- 2 RTP versions compared: 96.47%, 95.02%
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.12%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Candy Stars
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.47% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 5,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 5,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $5,000; on $0.20 it is $1,000. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Multipliers are applied to wins as they land; in many games several multipliers add together or multiply each other, which is where the largest wins come from.
Because winning symbols tumble away and are replaced, one paid spin can produce a chain of wins. All of them count towards that spin's total.
What 96.47% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.47%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.53
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a high volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
6 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, sticky wilds and more
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Multipliers
Multipliers increase a win by a set factor, such as 2x or 10x. They can be attached to symbols, applied to a whole spin, or grow during a feature, and are a main driver of the biggest wins.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Sticky wilds
Sticky wilds stay locked in place for several spins or for the rest of a feature, giving every following spin a better chance of connecting wins.
Tumbling reels
After a win, the winning symbols are removed and new ones fall into their place. This can create several consecutive wins from a single paid spin. Also called cascades or avalanches.
Symbol upgrades
Lower-paying symbols are transformed into higher-paying ones during a feature.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins. Long losing runs are normal. Keep stakes small (around 1% of your session budget or less) so you can ride out the swings. A simple rule: bring at least 300 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.17.
3 more tips and a session planner
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Pragmatic Play offers this game at 96.47%, 95.02%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 96.47% version.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.47% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $35.30 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
For high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 300 spins. This is what that means for Candy Stars.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $0.71 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $1.76 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Fits | $3.53 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Fits | $8.82 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
RTP versions (members only)
2 RTP versions compared: 96.47%, 95.02%
Pragmatic Play supplies Candy Stars in 2 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 95.02% version costs about $14.50 more on average than the 96.47% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 96.47% (best) | $3.53 | — |
| 95.02% | $4.98 | +$1.45 |
Open the game's rules or info screen at your casino to see which version it runs.
Seen a different version at a casino? How member RTP reports work
Same style, better RTP (members only)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Candy Stars?
Candy Stars is developed by Pragmatic Play and was released in 2022.
What is the RTP of Candy Stars?
The default RTP of Candy Stars is 96.47%. Pragmatic Play also supplies versions at 95.02%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Is Candy Stars high volatility?
Candy Stars is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
What is the max win on Candy Stars?
The maximum win on Candy Stars is 5,000x your stake, which is $5,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Candy Stars for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Pragmatic Play demo of Candy Stars free on this page. It uses play money only, so demo wins can't be withdrawn, and it is for players aged 18 and over.
Does Candy Stars have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Candy Stars in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Candy Stars?
Aurivo Casino, Velmora and Lunaro carry Pragmatic Play games. Check Candy Stars is in the lobby in your country before you sign up. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- pragmaticplay.com Provider
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
Specs come from the provider's own site and 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Pragmatic Play, shown to identify the game.
