Sweet Bonanza
Sweet Bonanza is Pragmatic Play’s colourful slot where fruit and sweets pay anywhere on a grid of six reels and five rows. Eight matching symbols are enough for a win, and in the bonus round candy bombs appear with multipliers of up to 100x. The game was released in June 2019 and has since been followed by several variants, including Sweet Bonanza 1000.
Below we go through the rules, the bonus round and the figures that can actually be backed up. On a couple of points the sources disagree, and there we say so plainly rather than guess. That applies above all to the volatility, but also to how reliable the RTP figure is.
Quick facts: Sweet Bonanza slot
| Detail | Sweet Bonanza |
|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| RTP | 96.48% (according to reference sites) |
| Volatility | Sources disagree – see the game’s information panel |
| Max win | Over 21000 × the stake |
| Grid | 6 reels × 5 rows |
| Win system | Pays anywhere (8+ matching symbols), tumbling reels |
| Released | June 2019 |
| Theme | Sweets and fruit |
Sweet Bonanza RTP – how to check it
Reference sites give 96.48% for Sweet Bonanza, but the figure varies slightly between sources and could not be confirmed on Pragmatic Play’s own game page. Which lower versions are in circulation has not been established either.
The simple advice is therefore to trust the game itself. Open the menu, go to the information page and read the RTP that applies at your particular casino. There you will also see which rules apply to the version you are playing.
The same goes for volatility. The information differs between sources, so we do not state a level. The game’s information panel and some time in demo mode will give you a better idea of how unevenly the game behaves.
How to play Sweet Bonanza
As in other pay-anywhere games, there are no paylines to keep track of. What counts is the number of matching symbols across the whole grid.
- Choose your stake in the control panel. The casino decides which stake levels are available.
- Decide whether you want to activate Ante Bet. The game shows what it costs before you spin.
- Spin. Eight or more matching symbols anywhere on the grid give a win.
- Winning symbols disappear and new ones drop down. As long as new wins form, the tumbles continue.
There are no multipliers in the base game – everything there is about tumbling wins. That sets Sweet Bonanza apart from its relative Gates of Olympus, where multipliers can land in ordinary spins too. The base game is therefore calmer, while the bonus round accounts for the big swings.
Working out your stake and budget
Since the bonus round accounts for a large part of the outcome, it is wise to work out how long your money will last. If you play at 2 kr per spin and make 300 spins, you have staked 600 kr, regardless of how much comes back along the way. With an RTP of 96.48%, the theoretical return on that amount is 578.88 kr – but over so few spins the actual outcome can be both considerably higher and considerably lower.
Decide in advance how much you are prepared to lose and treat any winnings as a bonus. Raising your stake to chase a bonus round is a common mistake that quickly empties your budget.
Bonus features in Sweet Bonanza
Tumble
Every win triggers a new tumble. Winning symbols are removed, the rest fall down and new ones fill in from above. A single spin can therefore give several wins in a row.
Free spins with candy bombs
Four or more lollipops – the game’s scatter – award ten free spins. During the round, candy bombs can land with multipliers from 2x to 100x, and this is the only place they appear.
Three or more lollipops during free spins award five extra spins. In other words, the bonus round is the whole point of the game. The maximum win is given as over 21,000 times the stake, but that is a theoretical limit and nothing you can count on.
Ante Bet
Ante Bet increases the chance of triggering free spins in exchange for paying more per spin. We have not been able to establish exactly how much the stake goes up, so check the amount in the game before activating the feature.
Our verdict on Sweet Bonanza
Sweet Bonanza is easy to understand and fun to watch, but it is the bonus round that decides almost everything. The candy bombs mean the round can end completely differently from one time to the next, and that variation is what attracts many players.
The weakness is that some basic details cannot be confirmed by the provider. That makes it all the more important to read the information panel at your casino yourself. Set a budget in advance and stick to it – our guide to responsible gambling has practical tools.
Pros
- Simple rules and a clear grid
- Bonus round with multipliers of up to 100x
- Maximum win of over 21,000 times the stake
- Confirmed in the game range at several casinos with a Swedish licence
Cons
- Volatility is not consistently reported
- The RTP figure is not confirmed on the provider’s own page
- No multipliers in the base game
Sweet Bonanza free play – how the demo works
If Sweet Bonanza is available in demo mode at your casino, you can play for free with play credits. No real money is at stake, and you can neither win nor lose anything.
Since the volatility is not consistently reported, the demo is especially useful for this game. Play for a while and see how often you reach the bonus round and how differently the rounds can end – then you know what you are getting into.
The demo does not, however, show which RTP version a given casino has chosen. Check that in the information panel when you play for real money.
Best casinos for Sweet Bonanza
At these three casinos Sweet Bonanza is confirmed in the game range according to their own websites in October 2026. All of them hold a licence from Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority).
LeoVegas
LeoVegas is operated in Sweden by Roar Vegas Ltd under licence 23Si808, valid until 27 November 2028. The casino says it has more than 3,000 games and lists Pragmatic Play among its providers.
Unibet
Unibet’s licence is held by Kaprifol Services Limited under licence number 25Si952 and is valid until 22 October 2030. Sweet Bonanza is available in the casino according to the operator’s website, and Unibet has an app for iOS and Android.
Mr Green
Mr Green Limited holds a Swedish licence that, according to Spelinspektionen, is valid until 26 March 2029. Sweet Bonanza is in the range according to the casino’s promotions page.
Remember that a casino with a Swedish licence may only offer a bonus on the first occasion you play. Always read the current terms at the casino before depositing. When you register you must also set a deposit limit per day, week and month – a reduction applies immediately, an increase after 72 hours at the earliest.
Similar slots
If you like the format, Gates of Olympus is the natural next step: same provider, same grid and the same pay-anywhere principle, but with multipliers already in the base game.
If you want something completely different, Book of Dead and Starburst are two classics with traditional paylines. All four are compared side by side in our overview of slots.
More about the provider behind the game, which has its head office in Gibraltar, can be found on Pragmatic Play’s website.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Sweet Bonanza?
Reference sites give 96.48%, but the figure differs slightly between sources. Casinos may also use other versions. Check the RTP in the game’s information panel at your casino.
How do you get free spins in Sweet Bonanza?
Four or more lollipops award ten free spins. Three or more lollipops during the round give five more spins. The candy bombs with multipliers only appear during free spins.
What is the volatility of Sweet Bonanza?
The sources do not agree on the volatility, so we do not state a level. See the game’s information panel and try the demo mode to form your own picture of how the game behaves.
Can you play Sweet Bonanza for free?
Yes, if the casino offers the game in demo mode. You then play with play credits and can neither win nor lose money.
What is the maximum win in Sweet Bonanza?
The maximum win is over 21,000 times the stake according to reference sites. It is extremely rare, so do not treat it as a goal.