Sweet Bonanza and Sweet Bonanza 1000: mechanics, RTP and volatility
Pragmatic Play released Sweet Bonanza in 2019, and it is still one of the best known slots around. The 1000 version keeps the sweet grid but changes the multipliers and the bonus. We compare them using data from the provider and the IPU.BET catalogue. This is a look at mechanics, not a strategy: every spin is random.
Two versions in one table
| Feature | Sweet Bonanza | Sweet Bonanza 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Grid | 6x5, pays anywhere | 6x5, pays anywhere |
| RTP | 96.48% (provider), 96.51% (IPU.BET catalogue) | 96.53% |
| Volatility | high | high |
| Free spins multipliers | 2x to 100x | up to 1,000x |
| Bonus | 10 free spins for 4+ lollipops | 10 free spins for 4+ lollipops, +5 for 3+ lollipops in the bonus |
| Maximum win | 21,175x bet (IPU.BET catalogue) | 25,000x bet (provider) |
Sweet Bonanza: the original
A 6x5 grid of fruit and candy with no paylines: eight or more matching symbols anywhere on screen pay out. They disappear, new ones fall in, and the chain can continue. Four or more lollipop scatters unlock 10 free spins. In free spins, multiplier bombs from 2x to 100x land, and when several land in one chain their values add up. Volatility is high: most of the game's potential sits in the bonus.
Sweet Bonanza 1000: multipliers up to 1,000x
The grid and tumbling symbols are the same, but the bombs in free spins take values up to 1,000x. The bonus is longer too: four or more lollipops give 10 free spins, and three lollipops during the bonus add five more. The provider lists 96.53% RTP and a maximum win of 25,000x the bet. The higher ceiling comes with even sharper balance swings.
Why the original has two RTP figures
The provider's page lists 96.48% RTP for Sweet Bonanza, while the IPU.BET catalogue shows 96.51%. This happens when a game ships in several RTP variants and the casino picks which one to run. Before you play, check the RTP in the game's own info screen. We explained how in why the RTP of one slot differs between casinos.
Which version to choose
- The original, if you want classic Sweet Bonanza with multipliers up to 100x.
- The 1000 version, if you are ready for sharper swings in exchange for multipliers up to 1,000x and extra free spins.
Both versions are highly volatile. Set a session budget in advance and do not chase losses.
Where to play and how to get part of your losses back
You can compare casinos that offer these slots in the IPU.BET casino rating. IPU.BET cashback works for casinos in the rating: you can get part of your losses back by submitting a claim in your account, under the platform's terms. Create a free account to get cashback and bonuses.
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FAQ
How is Sweet Bonanza 1000 different from the original?
Multiplier bombs in free spins reach 1,000x instead of 100x, and three lollipops in the bonus add five free spins. The provider lists a maximum win of 25,000x the bet.
What is the RTP of Sweet Bonanza?
The provider lists 96.48% and the IPU.BET catalogue 96.51%; Sweet Bonanza 1000 has 96.53%. A casino may run a variant with a different RTP, so check the information inside the game.
How many free spins does Sweet Bonanza give?
Four or more lollipop scatters unlock 10 free spins in both versions.
Can you predict a multiplier bomb?
No. Whether multipliers land and their values are decided by a random number generator.
