Football Star

Football Star Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Microgaming
Release Date	May 2014
Theme	Football
Layout	5×3, 243 ways to win
Paylines	243 ways
Bet Range	£0.50–£250 (or equivalent)
Core Mechanics	Rolling Reels (cascading wins), Stacked Wilds on reels 3‑5, Striking Wild feature (random full wild reel), Free Spins with increasing multiplier up to 10×
Developer	Microgaming
Series	Sports Star series

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	boots, shirt, stadium	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	referee, goalkeeper, football players	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
Wild	Football Star logo	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	football scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Football Star Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Rolling Reels	Any winning spin		Winning symbols disappear and new ones fall in, allowing consecutive wins
Striking Wild	Random during base game		One of reels 2, 3 or 4 becomes fully wild guaranteeing a win
Free Spins with Multiplier	3–5 scatter symbols	15, 20 or 25 free spins	Rolling Reels active with multiplier starting at 1× and increasing up to 10× per consecutive win

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I trigger free spins?	Land three, four or five scatter symbols to receive 15, 20 or 25 free spins respectively.
What is the maximum multiplier in free spins?	The multiplier increases with each Rolling Reels win up to a maximum of 10×.
Does the game have a progressive jackpot?	The game does not feature a progressive jackpot.
What is the RTP of the game?	The return to player rate is 96.29%.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 2100× the bet.

Football Star Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses