Candy Stars
Certified by the HGC (HGC-006067-TM)
Data source: iGaming Tools (20 July 2026)
Free play · rotates to fullscreen
Demos are only available to people aged 21 and over.
Demo provided by the game studio via iGaming Tools. Free play only, no real money.
How it playsHow Candy Stars plays
This page is compiled from the provider’s published data and the HGC register. It is not a review: we have not tested Candy Stars yet, so it has no score.
Candy Stars is a Pragmatic Play slot with 5 reels and 3 rows. It was released in October 2022. It is themed around sweets.
It is certified by the HGC for online play in Greece, certificate HGC-006067-TM; last updated in the register on 15 November 2023.
Candy Stars combines free spins, cascades, sticky wilds and bonus buy. 1 other slot of the 593 with data in our catalogue has exactly the same combination.
RTP 96.47%: what it means
With an RTP of 96.47%, the house edge on Candy Stars is 3.53%: of every €100 staked in total, on average €96.47 comes back as wins over the long run. It is not a forecast for one session: over a few spins everything is chance, and over time the edge stays with the casino.
That is below the median RTP (96.5%) of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue — higher than 40% of them. Across the 507 Pragmatic Play slots we track, the median RTP is 96.5%. Note: 96.47% is the standard version of Candy Stars. If a casino runs another version, its RTP is shown in the game’s info screen.
Volatility: high
The provider rates the volatility of Candy Stars as “high”. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds. Long losing stretches are expected, so a balance can run out quickly.
Of the other 506 Pragmatic Play slots in our catalogue, 434 share this level with Candy Stars.
Max win: 5,000×
The top prize on Candy Stars is 5,000× the stake, i.e. €5,000 at a €1 stake. It is a ceiling reached extremely rarely — not a win anyone should expect. That is below the median (7,500×) of the 544 slots in our catalogue that publish a max win; 296 are higher.
Bet range
The provider does not publish a bet range for Candy Stars in our data source; the minimum and maximum stake are shown in the game’s info screen at the casino.
Bonus features
Free spins
A round of spins you are not charged for, usually triggered by scatter symbols. Anything won in the round is added to your balance. In Candy Stars it comes together with cascades, sticky wilds and bonus buy. Found in 489 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 416 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Cascades
After a win the winning symbols are removed and new ones drop into place, so one paid spin can produce several wins in a row. In Candy Stars it comes together with free spins, sticky wilds and bonus buy. Found in 169 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 148 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Sticky wilds
Wild symbols that stay in place for more than one spin. In Candy Stars it comes together with free spins, cascades and bonus buy. Found in 66 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 49 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Bonus buy
The bonus round can be bought outright at a price that is a multiple of the stake — often tens or hundreds of times. That means much more money is staked in a short time; whether it is offered depends on the casino. In Candy Stars it comes together with free spins, cascades and sticky wilds. Found in 450 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 394 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Candy Stars?
The RTP of Candy Stars is 96.47%, according to the provider (Pragmatic Play). That is a house edge of 3.53% over the long run; a single session can differ a lot.
Is Candy Stars certified in Greece?
Yes. The HGC has certified Candy Stars for online play, certificate HGC-006067-TM (last updated in the register on 15 November 2023). You can check it with the “Is this slot certified in Greece?” search on frut.gr or in the HGC’s public register.
What is the max win on Candy Stars?
5,000× the stake, according to the provider. It is a theoretical ceiling that is reached very rarely.
How volatile is Candy Stars?
“High”, according to the provider. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds.
What bonus features does Candy Stars have?
According to the provider: free spins, cascades, sticky wilds and bonus buy.
Can I play Candy Stars for free?
Yes, in the demo on this page, with play money and only after confirming you are 21+.
Similar slots
Candy Stars compared
The most closely related slots in our catalogue, by provider, volatility, theme and features:
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max win | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Stars | 96.47% | high | 5,000× | 5×3 |
| Candy Blitz | 96.08% | high | 10,000× | 6×5 |
| Candy Blitz Bombs | 96.49% | high | 5,000× | 6×5 |
| Jelly Express | 96.5% | high | 5,000× | 6×5 |
Compared with Candy Blitz (Pragmatic Play), Candy Stars has an RTP 0.39 points higher, the same volatility and half the max win. Both have free spins, cascades and bonus buy. Only Candy Stars has sticky wilds.
Compared with Candy Blitz Bombs (Pragmatic Play), Candy Stars has an RTP 0.02 points lower, the same volatility and the same max win. Both have free spins, cascades and bonus buy. Only Candy Blitz Bombs has multipliers. Only Candy Stars has sticky wilds.
Compared with Jelly Express (Pragmatic Play), Candy Stars has an RTP 0.03 points lower, the same volatility and the same max win. Both have free spins, cascades and bonus buy. Only Jelly Express has multipliers. Only Candy Stars has sticky wilds.