Berryburst Slot Review
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6.4Value score · Fair · how it works
Berryburst review: NetEnt's 2018 fruit slot with Cluster Pays and reel-filling wilds that trigger re-spins, at a 95.56% RTP and a 1,300x max win.
- 9%of slots have a lower headline RTP
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Basic information
| Software | NetEnt |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2018 |
| RTP | 95.56% |
| Volatility | Low |
| Max win | x1,300 |
| Hit frequency | 20% of spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Berryburst review
Berryburst is a compact fruit game from NetEnt, released in August 2018, that swaps paylines for Cluster Pays. Its single feature is easy to describe: any wild that lands in the main game stretches to fill its reel and holds there while the rest of the board re-spins. Low volatility, a 1,300x ceiling and a 20% hit frequency frame a game built around small, frequent events rather than a long bonus.
Clusters on a small board
The board is five reels by three rows. Instead of lines, the game uses NetEnt's Cluster Pays system, where wins come from groups of matching fruits and symbols collected on the grid. The studio's page does not state the minimum cluster size or the paytable, so neither is quoted here. Stakes run from €0.10 to €200 per spin.
Expanding wilds and the re-spin
Wilds substitute for all symbols and can land anywhere on the reels, both in the main game and during re-spins. In the main game, one or more wilds landing anywhere expand to cover the entire reel they hit, and that expansion activates the Re-Spins.
During the re-spin, the expanded wild reels stay where they are while the other reels spin again. A full reel of wilds sits inside many potential clusters at once, so the held reels give the re-spin a better starting position than an ordinary spin. The official text does not say whether new wilds during the re-spin extend the feature, so this review does not assume it.
Expanding Wilds
Any wild that lands in the main game grows to cover its whole reel. Wilds substitute for every symbol, so a full wild reel can join clusters on either side of it.
Re-Spins
Triggered automatically whenever wilds expand in the main game. The wild reels stay locked and the remaining reels spin again, and wilds can also land during the re-spin itself.
Return and limits
Berryburst has one RTP on file, 95.56%, leaving a house edge of 4.44%. That is about $44.40 per $1,000 wagered across a long period. For 100 spins the average cost is $0.89 at $0.20, $4.44 at $1 and $22.20 at $5.
The catalogue rates it Low volatility, and the studio's hit frequency is 20%, or one winning spin in five on average. The ceiling of 1,300x is $260 at $0.20, $1,300 at $1 and $6,500 at $5.
MAX version and low-volatility neighbours
Berryburst MAX is the related release, listed at 96.23% with Very high volatility and a 3,000x cap, a very different profile from the original. Low-volatility games with nearby figures include Robin Hood: Shifting Riches at 96.75% with the same 1,300x cap, Crab Trap at 96.07% and 1,100x, and Mega Fortune at 96.6% and 1,700x.
Pros
- One simple feature: wilds expand and hold for a re-spin
- Low volatility suits small budgets
- Cluster Pays instead of lines
- Wide stake range from €0.10 to €200
Cons
- The 95.56% RTP leaves a 4.44% house edge
- No free spins round is described
- The studio does not publish the cluster rules or paytable
Verdict
Berryburst is a short-rules game: Cluster Pays on a 5x3 board and wilds that expand to fill a reel and hold for a re-spin. The 95.56% RTP gives a 4.44% house edge, the Low volatility rating and 1,300x cap keep outcomes in a narrow band, and a 20% hit frequency means four spins in five pay nothing. It suits relaxed sessions at modest stakes. Set a budget before playing.
Sources: NetEnt official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
Berryburst series
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Berryburst RTP
The data lists one RTP for Berryburst. Versions are not tracked for NetEnt games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 95.56% $44.40 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 95.56% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.89 |
| $1 | $100 | $4.44 |
| $5 | $500 | $22.20 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Berryburst max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 6.4 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $44.40
- Max win at $1 bet
- $1,300
- Wins on average
- 1 in 5 spins
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: 1,300×.
