Twinkle Star

On August 30 2019, Malta-based company Gapanati released a fruit-themed online slot to add to their versatile collection of video games. Called Twinkle Star…

...it is a 5-reel, 3 rows, 10 pay-line game accompanied with 8 symbols: a Wild, 3High-Paying symbols and 4 Low-Paying symbols. 

Having an RTP of 96.0-37%, it boasts mid-high variance action, sticky icons and re-spin features.

Developed in HTML5, this online casino game can also be played on any tablet or smartphone.

Theme

By combining the latest trends in gaming with the always-popular fruit theme, Gapanati launched Twinkle Star which brings a whole new player experience for everyone who loves magic and a bit of adventure.

The cartoon-like symbols shine brightly against the dark purple backdrop, representing deep space. The cute symbols in vibrant colors represent the stars and the galaxy, and include classical fruit slot motifs, represented in a modern and cartoonish look that makes this game really stand out!

And all the cuteness doesn't come as a surprise if we consider the fact that …

... the original inspiration behind this Ganapati game was the classic 19th-century British lullaby, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”...

... and the remix version of the song, followed by a slower, peaceful version when on stand-by, really adds to its modern-designed look.

Betting Options

Twinkle Star is a mobile optimized slot with five reels, three rows and 10 fixed pay lines. Wins are awarded when any 3 or more matching symbols form a pay line across adjacent reels...

...from BOTH WAYS - the leftmost to the right AND from the rightmost to the left, - result in a winning combination.

Traditional fruit symbols at the low end of the paytable – cherries, lemons, oranges and plums - award up to 2.5x your bet for a single five of a kind.

High-end symbols get you the win up to 25x your stake with five on a line - the bar-signed symbol 7.5x, the jingle bell 10x, and the planet 25x. 

The Wild symbol, substituting all other symbols, is represented by a big red W, and can only appear on reels 1,3 and 5.

This game is also mid-high volatility, which means it is perfect for gamers who like to pay a little to play long into the night for potentially big payouts that may come with more bidding. 

Casual gaming starts at 0.10€ per spin and maxes out at 5.00€, initially. You can expect an RTP rate at 96.037% and 100x payouts accompanying high-value symbols.

Special Features

Ganapati didn't add many special features to this slot, but the ones that are here surely are shiny!

The game’s main symbol is a big red W sign that has the role of the wild and it’s a substitute whenever it lands properly.

Twinkle Star Strike feature is triggered if two Wild symbols appear on opposite sides of any regular symbol.

A meteor strikes the symbol and turns it into a Sticky Wild Symbol.

This feature also triggers a Re-Spin, but there's more...

...another Re-Spin can be activated if an additional Wild appears on the reels during the feature.

Another fun fact is that all Wild symbols stay locked in positions, turning Sticky for the duration, and boosting winning odds. 

But, here's the kicker:

If NO additional Wilds appear on the reels during a Re-Spin...

...the round ends.

Our Take

If you love playing cute slots, this Ganapati game will surely catch your attention, as it justifies its name. Though it is not that rich in features, its beautiful interface with shining cartoon-like symbols really stands out …

…which is something that is natural to Japanese software suppliers.