Quick Stats
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Provider | NetEnt |
| Game Type | Video Slot |
| RTP | 96.35% |
| Volatility | Low to Low-Medium |
| Reels / Rows | 5 × 4 |
| Paylines | 40 Fixed |
| Min Bet | $0.25 |
| Max Bet | $1,250.00 |
| Max Win | 240x stake ($300,000 at max bet) |
| Features | Re-Spins, Expanding Play Areas (2x / 3x multipliers), Butterfly Spins, Butterfly Frenzy (Pick-and-Click) |
| Theme | Butterflies / Nature |
| Release Date | 22 August 2019 |
| Platform | Desktop & Mobile |
What Is Butterfly Staxx 2?
Butterfly Staxx 2 takes the stacked-symbol engine of the original and layers two new bonus modes on top of it. The setting is a castle garden — stone archways, climbing roses, rolling hills in the distance — and the reels are framed in ornate gold trim against a deep purple backdrop. The soundtrack is deliberately spa-like: soft, melodic, and easy to zone out to. NetEnt built this game with a specific player in mind: someone who wants to spin without high mental overhead, land wins regularly, and not worry too much about chasing a feature.
The core innovation over its predecessor is the multi-play-area system. In the base game and bonus, stacked butterflies can unlock second and third reel sets that spin simultaneously, each carrying a win multiplier. That is the game’s way of building excitement without high volatility — adding width rather than height to the win potential.
This game is the right choice for players who enjoy relaxed, consistent sessions, want a high hit frequency to extend a modest budget, or need a low-volatility game to clear a casino bonus. It is not the right choice for anyone chasing a 1,000x hit or a jackpot. The 240x maximum win is modest, and the game makes no apology for that.
RTP and Volatility
At 96.35%, the RTP sits at the average end of the online pokie range. For every $100 wagered across millions of spins, the game returns $96.35 in theory. In a real $20 session at $0.25 per spin — that is 80 spins — you should expect more frequent small wins than a high-volatility game, though not necessarily a profitable session.
The 24.9% hit frequency is the defining number here. Roughly one in every four spins produces a win of some kind. For context, most medium-volatility pokies hit somewhere around 20–30%, but the wins in this game are intentionally modest. Five yellow butterflies across a payline pay 2x your total stake — that is the top base-game symbol value, and it reflects the design philosophy plainly. Wins are regular; they are not large.
Low-to-medium volatility means the session swings are narrow. You are unlikely to lose your full budget in 50 spins, and equally unlikely to double it in 50 spins. The game rewards patience and extended play, not spikes.
Watch for: The bonus features — especially Butterfly Spins with all three play areas active — carry most of the game’s payout ceiling. The base game alone rarely approaches 240x.
Betting Range
Butterfly Staxx 2 runs from $0.25 to $1,250.00 per spin, with all 40 paylines fixed. Coin value and bet level are adjusted separately — the total stake is the product of both. The high $1,250 maximum is unusual for a low-volatility slot and seems designed to make the 240x max win feel more tangible: at maximum bet, 240x returns $300,000.
For recreational players, the $0.25 floor makes the game genuinely accessible. At that stake, even a dry run of 40 spins costs $10 — the kind of budget that lets you reach a bonus trigger without too much tension.
Try this: At a $1.00 stake, plan a session budget of around $30 — roughly 100x your bet — which gives you comfortable runway to reach the bonus feature, which triggers on average once every 303 spins.
How to Play Butterfly Staxx 2 — Step by Step
- Set your bet. Adjust coin value and bet level using the plus/minus buttons on the lower toolbar. The total stake shown covers all 40 fixed paylines automatically.
- Check the paytable. The ‘i’ button opens the paytable, which shows symbol values scaled to your current bet. The butterfly is the highest-paying symbol; card suits (J through A) are the lowest.
- Spin the reels. Press the Butterfly spin button, or activate Autoplay to run a preset number of spins automatically.
- What determines a win. Three or more matching symbols landing left to right on a payline pay out. Wild substitutions apply to all symbols except the Scatter. Wins pay the highest value on each line — not the sum of multiple line wins on the same payline.
- Re-Spin trigger. When a full stack of 4 butterfly symbols covers an entire reel completely, Re-Spins activate. All butterflies on screen migrate to the leftmost available row positions and lock in place. The remaining reels spin again. Every new butterfly that lands joins the locked group and resets the Re-Spin. Unlocking the two leftmost reels with full butterfly stacks opens the second play area (2x multiplier), then the third (3x multiplier).
- Bonus trigger. Three Scatter symbols landing anywhere on reels 1, 3, and 5 together award a choice: Butterfly Spins or Butterfly Frenzy.
Try this: Play 20 base-game spins in demo mode first, specifically watching how the Re-Spin feature moves butterflies, before entering a real-money session — understanding the visual mechanic makes it far easier to follow live.
Symbols and Paytable
The symbol set divides into two tiers. Low payers are standard playing card icons: J, Q, K, and A. Medium payers are three flower designs — blue, red, and purple. The yellow butterfly is the game’s single high-value symbol.
Five butterflies across a payline pay 2x your total stake — which is deliberately modest by design. The real payout potential builds when butterflies stack across multiple play areas, each carrying a multiplier. The lotus blossom is the Wild, substituting for all symbols except the rose Scatter. The rose Scatter only triggers the bonus when it appears simultaneously on reels 1, 3, and 5 — it does not pay independently.
Specific coin values per symbol tier are dynamic and scale with your active bet — open the in-game paytable to confirm exact figures before your session.
Bonus Features
Re-Spins and Expanding Play Areas
This is the core base-game feature. A full 4-symbol butterfly stack landing on any reel triggers Re-Spins. All butterfly symbols immediately migrate to the leftmost row positions and stay locked. Every subsequent butterfly that lands during the Re-Spins joins them, and the respin counter resets. The round ends when no new butterfly lands.
If butterflies fill both the first and second leftmost reels entirely during Re-Spins, a second play area unlocks. This second area spins simultaneously with the first and applies a 2x multiplier to all wins within it. Fill three leftmost reels and a third play area opens with a 3x multiplier. All three areas spin independently at the same time on the same bet.
The multi-play-area system is the primary route to the game’s 240x max win, and it is only accessible through sustained Re-Spin activity — getting there in the base game requires sustained butterfly accumulation across the entire left side of the grid.
Butterfly Spins
Triggered by three Scatters on reels 1, 3, and 5 simultaneously. If chosen over Butterfly Frenzy, you receive 5 Butterfly Spins with all three play areas active from the first spin. During this mode, only cocoon symbols land on the reels — each is either dormant (pays nothing on its own) or active. Active cocoons hatch into butterflies and fly to the leftmost reel positions, just like the base-game Re-Spin mechanic. New butterflies that land continue to accumulate and trigger additional Re-Spins within the feature.
The number of Butterfly Spins awarded scales with how many Scatters triggered the feature — 3 Scatters award 5 spins. All three play areas being active from the start is the key upgrade over the base game, as the 2x and 3x multipliers are in play from spin one.
Butterfly Frenzy
The alternative bonus mode. Instead of free spins, this is a pick-and-click game with up to 5 progressive stages. You start with 10 picks. Each butterfly you select either awards a coin prize or advances you to the next stage. Advancing a stage grants 10 additional picks, which carry over any remaining picks from the previous round.
Stage 1 prizes are at the lower end (10–40 coins); reaching Stage 5 unlocks the highest-value butterflies, worth up to 125 coins each. The total payout depends on how many stages you reach and what the picks reveal. There is an element of variance in this mode — reaching Stage 5 through a run of advance picks is not guaranteed.
Neither bonus mode is universally superior. Butterfly Spins suits players who enjoy watching the accumulation mechanic and want the 3x multiplier upside. Butterfly Frenzy suits players who prefer a quick, interactive cash-prize result with less time waiting.
How Butterfly Staxx 2 Compares to the Original
The original Butterfly Staxx (2017, RTP 96.80%) had a higher return rate but lacked the multi-play-area system and Butterfly Frenzy. The sequel drops 0.45% RTP in exchange for a wider feature set. Both games share the same low-variance philosophy, the same 5×4 grid with 40 paylines, and the same stacked butterfly Re-Spin mechanic. If you value RTP above features, the original edges it marginally. If you want more from the bonus modes, the sequel delivers that.
Is Butterfly Staxx 2 Worth Playing?
Pros:
- A 24.9% hit frequency means roughly one win every four spins — one of the higher hit rates available in online pokies, which extends sessions on a modest budget.
- Two distinct bonus modes give players meaningful choice on every feature trigger.
- The expanding play area mechanic with 2x and 3x multipliers adds genuine structural depth beyond a standard Re-Spin feature.
- Exceptional NetEnt production quality — visuals, animation, and sound are among the best in the low-volatility category.
- The $0.25 minimum bet is accessible for short-session players or bonus wagering.
Cons:
- A 240x maximum win is low by modern standards. Even filling the screen with butterflies across all three play areas will not produce a life-changing result.
- The top symbol (5 butterflies) pays only 2x your total bet — that is extremely modest for a high-value symbol.
- The bonus triggers on average once every 303 spins. At $0.25 per spin, that is about $75.75 of expected wagering per bonus — patience is required.
- The source page lists this as desktop only, but the game is fully mobile-compatible via HTML5. Confirm with your casino if you plan to play on a phone.
- No jackpot, no progressive prize pool, and no way to buy the bonus feature.
Butterfly Staxx 2 is one of the best pokies in its category — but that category is specifically low-variance, casual, session-extension play. If you know going in that you are not here for a big win and instead want a relaxed, feature-rich spin with solid hit frequency, this delivers it exceptionally well. If you need the potential for a meaningful payout to stay interested, the 240x ceiling will disappoint before you reach the first bonus.
Responsible Gambling
Butterfly Staxx 2 uses a certified Random Number Generator (RNG). Every spin is independent — prior outcomes have no effect on future results, and no playing strategy can alter the RNG. The 24.9% hit frequency is a long-run average across millions of spins, not a per-session guarantee. Set a budget before you start and treat losses as a cost of entertainment. If gambling is affecting your finances or wellbeing, contact your local responsible gambling support service for help.