Candy Stars

Candy Stars Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Release Date	2022-10-20
Theme	Candy, Disco, Sweet
Layout	5 reels with 3‑4‑4‑4‑3 rows (576 ways to win)
Paylines	576 ways
Bet Range	0.20 to 100 (currency varies)
Core Mechanics	Tumble (cascading wins), Sticky Wilds with increasing multipliers, Free Spins with guaranteed wilds and retriggers, Bonus Buy option (where available)
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Technology	HTML5, mobile compatible

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Blue Candy, Green Candy, Red Candy	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Purple Candy	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Gold Star Wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Diamond Scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Candy Stars Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Tumble (Cascading Wins)	Any winning combination		Winning symbols are removed and replaced, allowing chain reactions.
Sticky Wilds	Wild lands on top row	1× multiplier in base game	Wild remains in place through tumbles and increases multiplier by 1× each tumble up to 128×
Free Spins	3+ Diamond Scatters on reels 1, 3, 5	8 free spins	Each spin guarantees a wild on top row with starting 2× multiplier that doubles each tumble up to 128×	Retrigger 5 extra spins per 3 scatters during bonus
Bonus Buy	Player chooses to buy		Pays 80× bet to directly access free spins

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many ways to win does Candy Stars have?	Candy Stars offers 576 ways to win across its 5‑reel layout.
What is the RTP of Candy Stars?	The default RTP is 96.47%.
What is the maximum win in Candy Stars?	The maximum win is 5000× your bet.
How do sticky wild multipliers work?	Wilds land on the top row and remain through tumbles, increasing their multiplier by 1× each tumble up to 128× in base game, and start at 2× in free spins doubling each tumble.
Can I buy the free spins feature?	Yes, in regions where allowed you can buy free spins for 80× your bet.
What triggers free spins?	Landing three or more diamond scatter symbols on reels 1, 3 and 5 triggers free spins.
What is the volatility of Candy Stars?	Candy Stars is a high‑volatility slot.
Can Candy Stars be played on mobile?	Yes, Candy Stars is built in HTML5 and works on mobile, tablet and desktop.

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