#5 on our listImage: Pragmatic Play
Sweet Bonanza is a Pragmatic Play slot with a bright candy and fruit theme. Symbols pay anywhere on a 6×5 grid, wins tumble away, and the free spins add multiplier bombs of up to 100×. It came out in 2019 and is still one of Pragmatic's best-known games.
Its colourful, culture-neutral theme travels well, and it has been a long-running global hit. In Malaysia it is a fixture in casino lobbies and in Pragmatic Play tournaments. The pay-anywhere rules are easy to follow, which makes it a common first slot for new players.
Key facts
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
|---|---|
| Released | 2019 |
| Type | Slots |
| RTP | 96.48% Pragmatic Play lists 96.48% (SlotCatalog says 96.51%), but some casinos run versions as low as 89%, so check the paytable. |
| Volatility | Medium-High |
| Layout | 6×5, pays anywhere |
| Min / max bet | 0.20 / 100 (125 with Ante Bet) |
| Max win | 21,100× |
How Sweet Bonanza works
Eight or more matching symbols anywhere on the grid form a win. Winning symbols disappear and new ones fall in, so one spin can pay several times. Four or more lollipop Scatters pay 3×, 5× or 100× your stake for 4, 5 or 6 and award 10 free spins. During free spins, rainbow bombs carry multipliers from 2× to 100×. Their values are added and applied to the win of that tumble sequence.
Pragmatic Play lists a 96.48% RTP, meaning about 96.48% of all money bet is returned over a very long run. Some casinos run versions as low as 89%. Volatility is medium-high: the base game mostly pays small amounts, and the larger wins come from multipliers in the feature. The max win is about 21,100×, though some sources quote 21,175×. Every spin is random.
Main features
- Tumble wins on every spin
- 10 free spins for 4+ lollipop Scatters
- Multiplier bombs from 2× to 100× in free spins
- 5 extra spins for 3+ Scatters in the feature
- Ante Bet: +25% stake for double the trigger chance
- Bonus buy at 100× stake where permitted
How to play
- Set your stake. You can switch on Ante Bet for 25% more per spin.
- Spin. Eight or more identical fruit or candy symbols anywhere on the grid win.
- Winning symbols tumble away and new ones fall in until no further wins form.
- Land 4 or more lollipop Scatters to trigger 10 free spins.
- In free spins, rainbow multiplier bombs from 2× to 100× can land. Their values are added and applied to that tumble sequence.
- Land 3 or more Scatters during free spins for 5 more spins.
- Where available, you can buy the feature for 100× your stake.
Tips
- Base-game wins are usually small. Most of the game's value sits in the free spins, so expect swings.
- Ante Bet raises the cost of each spin by 25%. Only use it if you accept a faster drain on your balance.
- Check the RTP in the paytable before playing, as some casinos run much lower settings.
Pros
- Large max win of about 21,100×
- Simple pay-anywhere mechanic
- Ante Bet and bonus buy options
Cons
- Multipliers only appear in free spins
- Lower RTP versions exist
- Free-spin results vary a lot
Where to play Sweet Bonanza in Malaysia
Casinos from our ranking that carry Pragmatic Play games. Game lobbies change, so check the title is listed before you deposit.
| Casino | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 | me88Best mobile experience | 8.1/10 | Play18+ |
 | W88Best for sports betting | 7.9/10 | Play18+ |
 | StakeBest for crypto players | 7.0/10 | Play18+ |
Verdict
Sweet Bonanza is easy to learn and has one of the highest max wins on this list. The trade-off is that multipliers only appear in free spins, so the base game can feel quiet and the feature results vary widely. Low-RTP versions are common, so checking the paytable matters more here than with most slots.
FAQ
What is the max win on Sweet Bonanza?
SlotCatalog lists 21,100× your stake. Some other sources quote 21,175×, so figures vary slightly. Reaching it is very rare.
Are there multipliers in the base game?
No. The multiplier bombs of 2× to 100× only appear during free spins.
Why does the RTP differ between casinos?
Pragmatic Play offers several RTP settings and each casino picks one. The top setting is about 96.48%, while some casinos run versions as low as 89%.
