Sweet Rush Bonanza Game Review (New Slot Demo).
Introduction to Sweet Rush Bonanza
Just got done playing Pragmatic Play's newest candy-themed slot, Sweet Rush Bonanza, and lemme tell ya – this is basically what happens when Sugar Rush and Sweet Bonanza have a baby! Not that I'm complaining though, because the Sweet Rush slot series is one of my favourite slots out there. I just love how the multipliers on each field on the slot grow each time a winning combination lands, and I've had some big wins over time with this mechanic.
Released on September 29th, 2025, this game takes everything that made Sugar Rush addictive and combines it with the scatter pays system from Sweet Bonanza. The result? Pure candy-coated chaos that'll keep you spinning for hours! The visuals are great, you've got this candy wonderland with lollipops, gummy bears, and sweets everywhere you look. The background music is super upbeat and cheerful, making the whole experience feel like you're inside Willy Wonka's factory (minus the scary parts, lol).
First time I open the game, I noticed the 6×5 grid instead of the usual 7×7 cluster setup. It's scatter pays now, which means you need 8+ matching symbols anywhere on the grid to win. Different approach, same addictive multiplier mechanics that I've come to love!
You can now play the free slot by simply clicking the demo game above and start playing.
SPECIFICATIONS
Release Date
- 29th Sep 2025
Game Type
- Video Slot
Minimum Bet Per Line
- 0.01
Minimum Total Bet
- 0.1
Maximum Total Bet
- n/a
Maximum Total Bet with Ante
- 720 – 60000 (3 Options)
Maximum Total Bet with Buy Free Spins
- 24000 – 120000 (2 Options)
Rows
- 5
Reels
- 6
Pay Lines
- 8+ Pay Anywhere
Bet Multiplier
- 20
Max Multiplier Win
- 5000
RTPs
- 96.50%
- 95.50%
- 94.50%
Hit Frequency
- Base Game Hit Frequency 1 in 3.76
Free Spins Hit Frequency 1 in 445.26
Odds for > 1,000x Hit Frequency 1 in 120,467
Max Win Hit Frequency 1 in 1,988,072
Volatility
- High
Screenshot 1
Screenshot 2 – Bigger win
Gameplay and Special Features of Sugar Rush Bonanza
The setup is a 6×5 grid, where symbols must appear 8 or more times anywhere on the screen to trigger a payout. There are no paylines here, just pure scatter pays madness! The symbols include your standard fruit symbols (bananas, grapes, apples) as the lower payers, then you've got three different colored gummy bears (orange, blue, and red) as mid payers, followed by three higher paying candy symbols.
Landing 8-9 matching symbols pays between 0.25x to 5x your bet, which doesn't sound like much. But here's where it gets interesting – hit 12+ of the same symbol and you're looking at 2x to 50x payouts! And that's BEFORE the multipliers kick in, which is where the real magic happens.
The tumble mechanic is back in full force. When you hit a winning combo, those symbols explode off the game grid and new ones drop down from above. This can create chain reactions that go on forever if you're lucky. During one session, I had a tumble sequence that lasted through 8 consecutive wins – my heart was pounding the entire time!
Now here's the feature I absolutely love: Multiplier Spots. Every time a symbol explodes, its position on the grid gets highlighted. The second time a symbol explodes on that same spot during the same spin, BAM – you get a x2 multiplier added to that position! And get this every additional explosion on that spot DOUBLES the multiplier, going from x2 to x4 to x8 to x16 to x32 to x64 and maxing out at x128!
These multipliers apply to ANY winning combination that lands on top of them. So imagine having a bunch of x16 and x32 multipliers spread across your grid, then landing a big 12+ symbol win that touches multiple multiplier spots… yeah, that's when your balance explodes! The only catch in base game is that all multipliers reset after the tumbles stop, which can be frustrating when you build up some nice multis but then the tumbles end.
Free Spins and Bonus Features
The free spins round triggers when you land 4 or more scatter symbols anywhere on the game, awarding you 10 free spins. Here's where things get absolutely exciting – during free spins, all highlighted spots and their multipliers STAY IN PLACE for the entire bonus round! This is huge because you can build up massive multipliers that stick around for every spin.
I triggered the bonus naturally twice during my testing session. The first time was pretty modest – built up some x4 and x8 multipliers but never got the right symbol combinations to really capitalize on them. Walked away with about 180x my bet, which was decent but nothing crazy.
The second free spins round though? Absolutely mental! Started building multipliers early, and by spin 5 I had three positions at x16 and two at x32. Then on spin 7, I hit a massive candy symbol win (14 symbols) that touched four of my multiplier spots for a single spin payout of over 400x my bet! The bonus continued building from there and ended with a total win of 920x. That's the kind of potential this game has when everything aligns!
You can also retrigger the bonus by landing 4+ scatters during free spins, which awards another +10 free spins. Didn't manage to hit a retrigger during my session, but I came close with 3 scatters landing on one spin.
Ante Bet Options: Now here's where Sweet Rush Bonanza gets really interesting – Pragmatic has added THREE different ante bet options:
- Ante 1 (3x bet): Gives you 10 times the chance of triggering free spins because now only 3 scatters are needed instead of 4. This is actually pretty reasonable for impatient players.
- Ante 2 (20x bet): Starts every spin with random multipliers already active on all grid positions! This is wild – you're essentially skipping the buildup phase and jumping straight into multiplier action.
- Ante 3 (250x bet): This is the super Ante option, starts EVERY position on the game with a x32 multiplier! I tried this once during testing (it hurt my bankroll, not gonna lie) but the potential is absolutely huge. Even a modest win with all those x32 multipliers can pay massive.
Feature Buy Options: If you're really impatient:
- Regular Bonus Buy (100x bet): Jump straight into 10 free spins
- Super Bonus Buy (500x bet): Start free spins with x2 multipliers already on every grid position
I splurged on the regular bonus buy once during my session. Cost me 100x my bet (ouch) but returned about 340x, so definitely worth it. The super buy at 500x is crazy expensive, but if you hit big early with all those starting multipliers, it could easily pay for itself.
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Useful Information About Sugar Rush Bonanza
One thing worth noting is that a 5,000x max win is not extraordinary for a very high volatility slot in 2025 – actually, it is a little disappointing (:. Games like Sugar Rush 1000 offer double that potential, so some players might feel like Pragmatic played it safe here. That said, the max win hit frequency is 1 in 1,988,072 spins, so it's not exactly easy to achieve anyway!
The 96.50% RTP is pretty standard for Pragmatic Play and fairly decent compared to industry average. Just make sure your casino isn't running the 94.50% version, because that 2% difference really adds up over time. Always check before you play!
During my extended session (probably around 600 spins total), my best base game hit was around 85x when I got lucky with some multiplier placement. The volatility is definitely HIGH – I went through a brutal 120-spin dry spell where nothing significant hit. But when it pays, it REALLY pays. That 920x free spins round more than made up for all the dead spins.
The hit frequency of 1 in 3.76 spins means you're getting something pretty regularly, but most base game hits are small. You're really playing for those free spins or hoping to build up some crazy multiplier chains during a good tumble sequence.
My Thoughts About This Demo Game™
After putting Sweet Rush Bonanza through its paces, I've got mixed feelings – but they lean positive overall. On one hand, it's basically a mashup of two existing Pragmatic Play games (Sugar Rush + Sweet Bonanza) rather than something truly innovative. The studio has definitely been playing it safe lately, taking successful formulas and remixing them in slightly different ways.
On the other hand… those game formulas work for a reason! The multiplier spot mechanic is really exciting, especially during free spins when they stick around. Watching those multipliers grow from x2 to x4 to x8 and beyond creates this building excitement that keeps you on the edge of your seat. And when you finally hit a big symbol win that touches multiple high multipliers? Chef's kiss!
The addition of three ante bet options is actually pretty cool and gives players way more control over their experience. Want more frequent bonuses? Use Ante 1. Want instant multiplier action? Ante 2 has you covered. Feeling absolutely reckless? Ante 3 will either bankrupt you or make your day, lol.
🎯 Overall Rating: 8.7/10 – Sweet Rush Bonanza successfully combines two winning formulas into one entertaining package. While it's not groundbreaking, it doesn't need to be. The multiplier mechanics are engaging, the free spins have genuine potential, and the various ante/buy options let you tailor the experience to your preferences. If you enjoyed Sugar Rush or Sweet Bonanza, you'll probably love this hybrid. Just be prepared for some serious volatility swings!
Bottom line: Pragmatic Play has created another solid addition to their candy-themed portfolio. It plays things relatively safe but executes the concept well. Perfect for players who love building multipliers and don't mind waiting through dry spells for those explosive bonus rounds. I suggest skipping the Ante 3 option unless you're feeling particularly brave (or rich, lol)!
Will I play again? Yes, but that 5000x bet max win will hold me from playing a lot.
