StarGames Casino review

Kevin75 | 22. March 2023

In February 2023, the provider StarGames was granted a German license by the Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Office and has since been able to offer various slots legally and securely. So it was time again for a detailed test of the online casino, of course with a German licence.

Go to StarGames

StarGames is a brand of the company Greentube Malta Ltd. and is at home on the Mediterranean island of Malta. More precisely, in Birkirkara. Currently, the provider offers 462 different slot machines. The large number of Novoline machines in particular immediately caught my trained eye. Not without reason, as a look at the provider will show.
StarGames does without an unusual design or a special slogan. Instead, the provider convinces with a clearly structured and simply kept website.
StarGames focuses exclusively on slot games and brought hits like "Eye of Horus" or "Book of Ra" back to the screens of millions of gambling fans. As required by the new German licence, StarGames must adhere to all the cornerstones of the licence. Therefore, live games from Evolution Gaming can be offered just as little as sports betting or poker. You will find more information about the German licence in the course of my test. In addition to Novoline games and a large selection of payment methods, StarGames has many other plus points. I took a close look at the provider and played a round or two. In this report, you will find out what my personal impressions were and whether I was able to conclude my test with a win or two.

Personal experience

After StarGames received the new German licence in February 2023, it could really get started. In contrast to other providers such as Wunderino or Lapalingo, StarGames did not have a Curacao licence or an MGA licence in the past.
Even before registration, you are presented with the welcome bonus of 100% up to 100 euros. Unlike other online casinos, the welcome bonus of StarGames is divided into different bonus offers. In the section "Bonus & Promotions", I will go into more detail about the welcome bonus and other bonus offers.
In order to try my luck, I first had to register at StarGames. Verification takes place in several steps. First, I start with my personal data, followed by my date of birth, address and my e-mail address. After I had filled in all the data correctly, I could (almost) start. I was asked by StarGames to verify my account immediately. This was done via the IDNow app. You can find more information on this under "Registration at Stargames". After successful registration / verification, I initially received 10 free spins, which, however, were rather modest for me. Nevertheless, the original Book of Ra was fun. Afterwards, I dealt with the deposit methods so that I could place my first deposit at StarGames. As is now known from providers with a German licence, the choice of payment providers is excellent. In the end, I decided to make a deposit with Sofort / Klarna. Fortunately, there were no fees. 100 euros changed hands within a few seconds and the wild fun could begin. The 30 euro cashback from the welcome offer was automatically credited. Of course, it is possible to waive the cashback. To do so, simply confirm "Decline cashback" below the deposit. Everything else about the bonus can be found under "Bonus & Promotions".

Eye of Horus - a classic Merkur slot

Since the "new" providers with a German licence initially rely on tried and tested providers such as Merkur or Bally Wulff, I decided to play one of my favourite slot which I already played in previous days.I started with Eye of Horus by Merkur. Eye of Horus is played on 5 reels and 3 rows. There are 10 different paylines for winnings. The developers chose Egypt and the pharaohs as the theme. Due to the great popularity of Eye of Horus and Book of Ra, the theme "Egypt" has become what it is today, one of the most popular casino themes. The highest winnings in Eye of Horus are not provided by the golden books, but by the Egyptian god named Horus. As in other casino tests, I decided on the maximum bet of one euro, an amount that you first have to get used to if you want to play 100% legally on the internet. I leaned back in my gaming chair and let the reels spin. The first spins went rather poorly. A small win of 14 euros was the highest of feelings. All in all, after about 40 spins I was 30 euros in the red and thought about whether I'd better change the slot or keep waiting for the golden Horus. Shortly afterwards I decided to take my first cigarette break, which came earlier than usual today. No use. After barely five minutes, I continued with a balance of about 70 euros. I continued to play spins on one euro. No sooner had I sat down at my MacBook again than I saw the three goals that would get me into 12 free spins! Yeah! A possible upgrade would even increase my winnings again, which I unfortunately didn't get. The free spins ended with a net win of 110 euros, which brought my balance up to 185 euros. In the end, I left Eye of Horus with a good feeling and a balance of 172.60 euros.
I went in search of another exclusive slot machine for providers with a German licence and quickly found what I was looking for.

Sizzling Hot Deluxe

Sizzling Hot Deluxe is a slot machine from the provider Novomatic. It is a traditional slot machine that is all about fruits, bars and bells. With Sizzling Hot Deluxe, the developers have succeeded in creating a very nice slot machine with a mix of modernity and nostalgia. The slot is played on five reels, three rows and five paylines. The symbol with the highest value is the seven. Accordingly, the best combination consists of five sevens. The gold star is used as a scatter symbol and is also always welcome. Here, too, I tried my luck with one euro. After about 30 attempts, I unfortunately had to pull the emergency brake. Not a single win appeared on my screen. Time for a change! My account balance was about 140 euros at this point. My euphoria over the fat winnings at Eye of Horus seemed to slowly evaporate.

Book of Ra, that's oldschool

After my free spins on Book of Ra went rather half-heartedly, I now tried it with real money. Book of Ra is one of the Novomatic slots that have made it back to the internet due to the new regulation on the German gaming market. In addition to the classic Book of Ra variant, Novomatic has developed other versions. These include, for example, "Book of Ra Deluxe 10" or "Book of Ra Mystic Fortunes". Nevertheless, I decided to play the classic old school version. The big difference is that in the more modern versions, various new multipliers and a few different graphics have been incorporated into the slot. The average payout rate remains the same and is just over 90 %. Book of Ra became particularly popular in the countless pubs, petrol stations or gambling houses. I decided to play on one euro again. For me, the attraction is missing with stakes below one euro. Since the "autoplay button" is omitted, I triggered the spins with the space bar on my MacBook. Before I talk about my results, I will first go into the valences of the different symbols.

• Explorer
• Golden Books
• Pharao
• Bird
• Spider

If you see the golden books, you also get 10 free spins including a bonus symbol. By clicking on the "Paytable", you can take a closer look at the different values in the overview. The "Paytable" is located at the bottom, right next to the button for the spins. My first big win came after the fifth spin. The golden books appeared in combination with the bird. Nice!!! Just what I needed. Now I looked anxiously at my MacBook and looked forward to the next 10 free spins. The special thing about Book of Ra's free spins is that the bonus symbol substitutes for other symbols, thus creating even more winning lines. At the end of my bonus round, I won over 170.20 euros! Very nice! That made a total credit of about 340 euros. I decided to crack open a Becks beer first and then think about what to do next. After a few more spins, I decided to change the slot and play a few more rounds.

La Dolce Vita - into Tuscany

A few years ago, Bally Wulff / Gamomat launched a slot machine for real Italy fans. The 5-reel slot machine is set in Tuscany and has integrated pretty much everything that makes Italy the number one country of longing. Vineyards, Vino Rosso, antipasti and other elements create a southern flair. In addition to 10 paylines, scatter and wild symbols provide feelings of happiness. Generally, the following combinations provide the highest payouts:

• Wine barrels
• Dogs
• Antipasti / olive oil
• Wine bottles

Even though I was surrounded by wine in this slot, I still enjoyed my Becks.
Info: Due to its high volatility, La Dolce Vita is particularly suitable for converting a bonus. Slots with a high variance ensure that regular winnings are paid out. Most of the time, the winnings are smaller than on machines with a higher variance. I played my balance down to around 300 euros and decided to pay out my net winnings of 200 euros, and you can find out how this worked in the "Deposits & Withdrawals" section.

In the area of design, StarGames is certainly one of the leading providers. The focus is on a clearly structured website without any major experiments. I personally like the design very much. The homepage is simple and understandable even for casino newcomers. StarGames has placed its logo at the top left, which consists of a simple star and the lettering. Directly next to the logo are the possible promotions, and a little further to the right you can log in and access the deposit area. The middle area consists of eleven sliders, which I definitely find too much. The sliders can be moved with the typical clicks. StarGames should limit itself to the most important sliders and not create a separate slider for every minor action. If you scroll down a bit further, you get to the heart of every online provider, the games.
The games are divided into the following categories:

• Our favourites
• New
• Made for Germany
• Top 10 this week
• Underwater world
• Most popular
• Only at StarGames
• Drops & Wins
• Megapots
• Megaways
• Arcade
• Book Club
• Film and Television
• Ancient Mythology
• Fruit Basket

If you scroll down further, you will find all the information about the StarGames online casino. All information is presented here in detail. For example, even advantages compared to a classic landbased casino are mentioned. After the information, you will reach the footer of the provider. Here, attention is once again drawn to the licence, the customer service and the many different deposit methods.

Mobile use and Android app

I conducted my StarGames test not only on my MacBook, but also on my iPhone 11 and my iPad. I don't currently own an Android device, so I couldn't test the app created especially for Android. The mobile StarGames version worked perfectly on both the iPhone and the iPad. The games ran without any problems and the online gaming library was perfectly adapted to the Safari browser by the developers. The developers have done a really good job here.

Registration at StarGames

You cannot play without registering, so it is important! I would like to explain to you how the registration at StarGames works and go into some points that you should definitely pay attention to. First, you will be asked for personal data such as your name, followed by points such as:

• Date of birth
• Address
• E-mail address
• Player account
• Security
• Phone

In the Security section, you will be asked for a security question about a possible password recovery. I recommend choosing a question that is really secure and that none of your friends or acquaintances know the answer to. After I had entered all my data, I got to the point "Verify" and I was asked by the provider to verify myself with an IDNow app. To be able to carry out the installation, I was sent a link to download an app to my iPhone. In principle, the IDNow app works quite easily. After a download, you are asked for your personal data, such as your ID card. After your data has been successfully compared and confirmed, you have full access to your account. Finally, you will be notified by email.
Info: Not every player is asked to verify their identity during the registration process.
In order for your identity to be confirmed, it is important that your documents are valid. Expired passports or identity cards are not accepted.

These are the points you need to consider when registering

Now we come to a point that is incredibly important in general. In order to have a successful time in the online casino, it is important to register correctly and without errors. In the event that mistakes are made during the registration process, the errors will ensure that winnings cannot be paid out. Therefore, it is important that you follow these rules:

• Gambling is from the age of 18, also on the Internet! If you decide to register with a provider before your 18th birthday, your account will be blocked as soon as the provider notices. Accordingly, withdrawals are not possible and deposits are usually returned.
• Only register one account with StarGames. Double registrations are a violation of the terms and conditions. In the event that StarGames notices that you have created more than one account, all your created accounts will be deactivated and winnings will be cancelled.
• Only enter correct data. Fake profiles are a violation of the T&Cs. As soon as verification takes place, the provision of fake data will be noticed and your accounts will be blocked.

You can currently find 462 slots at StarGames. The trend is rising. The saying "class instead of mass" probably fits better with few providers than with StarGames. Only slot games from well-known providers are offered. At StarGames you will find the following providers:

• Bally Wulff
• Merkur
• Novoline
• Pragmatic Play
• Red Tiger

The providers mentioned above make it possible to play the following slots, among others:

• Book of Ra
• Lucky Lady’s Charm Deluxe
• Sizzling Hot Deluxe
• Eye of Horus
• Mega Joker
• Amazing Stars
• Action Joker
• Sunny Sevens
• Pay Day
• Shooting Stars

There is hardly a point where the providers of online gambling differ so much from each other as when it comes to bonuses and promotions. I would like to introduce you to all of StarGames' bonus offers. By clicking on the gift below the StarGames logo, you can access all possible promotions.

The starter package

As soon as you have registered at StarGames, your adventure can begin! You are offered 30 free spins and 30 euros as cashback. The free spins can be played on either Book of Ra, Lucky Lady's Charm Deluxe or Sizzling Hot.

Further bonus promotions

In addition to the starter package, there are other bonus promotions waiting for you.

• Free spins on Wednesday! 50 free spins await you on the wheel of fortune.
• Free spins on the game of the month.
• Slot Race, free spins or up to 100 euros extra.
• Drops & Wins: daily cash prizes.
• Up to 50 euros cashback on Sunday Classics.
• 30 euros for a referral of new players.

General bonus conditions

Every bonus is only as good as its bonus conditions. Therefore, I would like to present you the general bonus conditions of the StarGames bonuses.

Bonus conditions for the starter package:

• 10 free spins immediately after registration and verification, maximum win 10 euros.
• 30 free spins + 30 Euro cashback after first deposit, maximum winnings 15 Euro
• 20 free spins + 20 Euro cashback after second deposit, maximum winnings 20 Euro
• 40 free spins + 50 Euro cashback after the third deposit, maximum winnings 25 Euro
• Free spins and cashback are automatically credited if the above criteria are met.
• The cashback granted must first be wagered 20 times to enable withdrawal.
• The wagering should be done within 7 days after the cashback is credited. Otherwise the cashback will be lost.
• The promotion is only available once per registration.
• The general terms and conditions always apply.

Do you have questions about current bonus promotions or other functions? Then you have several options at your disposal. First of all, you can either try to find the answer in the FAQ (frequently asked questions). In addition to the FAQ, you also have the option of contacting customer service. There are several ways to do this:

• The call centre is available from 10 am to 10 pm. Trained employees are available for you under the number 08000 001 0173.
• The live chat is available from 12 noon to 8 pm. All you need is your access data. Click on the button "Chat with us" to reach the agents.
• Write an e-mail. All kinds of enquiries will be answered as quickly as possible at hilfe@stargames.de.

Change due to German licence

Since StarGames is licensed in Germany, it must adhere to strict regulations. Fundamental changes to MGA or Curacao providers have been implemented. Among others, the following points have changed:

• Monthly deposit limit over 1000 euros: Each registered player can deposit a maximum of 1000 euros per month. Changes upwards cannot be made even after extensive verification procedures.
• 5-second spins: No spin / spin on the machine may last less than 5 seconds. The days of quick spins and autoplay button are over.
• Return of popular games: Thanks to the new licence, popular games like Book of Ra or Eye of Horus have returned to the screens.
• PayPal and Co. are back: In addition to PayPal, popular payment providers such as Visa, Mastercard or Trustly are available again at online casinos.
• Lower RTP's: Due to new tax rates and generally high costs of the providers, the average payout rate of the machines has been set lower. Currently it is about 90 %.
• Player file OASIS: Due to the German licence, the nationwide file OASIS was also founded. This is a blocking file to which all providers have access. Players are registered in this blocking file and their gambling behaviour is documented. If a player decides to self-exclude, this applies to all providers operating under the German licence. The OASIS file helps with this. The file is highly controversial, not only in terms of data protection, and causes regular discussions.

Payment methods are one point where online gambling providers differ. Last but not least, payment providers are among the big winners of the German licence. At StarGames, the following providers are available to you:

• Sofort / Klarna
• GiroPay
• Visa
• Mastercard
• PayPal
• Skrill
• Neteller
• ApplePay
• my paysafecard

The minimum amount for a deposit is 5 euros, but this can change from payment method to payment method and may amount to 10 euros under certain circumstances. A withdrawal of less than 10 euros, on the other hand, must be requested via customer service. Fortunately, I paid out considerably more after my big StarGames test.

Payout over 300 euros

After I had luck on my side, I was able to request a payout of over 300 euros via the menu. The payout was made via the item "Payout". Since I decided to deposit via Sofort / Klarna, I paid out via the same method. Within three working days, the 300 euros were in my account and I decided to first invite my hopefully soon to be new girlfriend to dinner. After that, 120 euros were already gone. It was fun.

StarGames offers a high-quality range of slots. Especially the return of providers like Merkur or Novomatic let the provider stand in a good light. Personally, I would like to see a continuous expansion of the range of games. The large selection of payment methods is very positive. Here, StarGames is far ahead of one or two other providers. I see potential for improvement in the welcome bonus. They advertise a cashback, although it is not really a cashback. By cashback, I mean the percentage of my deposits without any great conditions. All in all, you will find a provider where you can try your luck with a clear conscience. A registration is especially worthwhile if you like to play Novomatic or Merkur games. The provider has to abide by rules such as the 1000 euro deposit limit or the 5 second rule.

Finally, I wish you good luck and especially nice winnings at StarGames.