Sweet Bonanza 1000 – review, demo & differences

What is Sweet Bonanza 1000?

Sweet Bonanza 1000 is the 2024 evolution of Pragmatic Play’s long-running hit Sweet Bonanza. The core stays familiar: a 6×5 grid, the “Scatter Pays” system (no paylines, but a payout from 8 matching symbols anywhere on the reels) and the typical tumble feature, where winning symbols disappear and new ones drop in. The sweet fruit-and-candy theme has stayed too.

The difference is the “1000” in the name: the multiplier bombs in the free spins now reach up to 1,000x. As a result the theoretical maximum win climbs to 25,000 times the bet – clearly above the original’s 21,100x. At the top of this page you can test Sweet Bonanza 1000 for free in demo mode, with no sign-up and no real money.

Sweet Bonanza 1000 vs. the original – the differences

If you know the original, you’ll feel at home in Sweet Bonanza 1000 right away – the controls, the pace and the symbols are identical. The differences are in the detail, but they are noticeable:

• Multipliers: original up to 100x, the 1000 version up to 1,000x per bomb. • Maximum win: 21,100x (original) versus 25,000x (1000). • Bet range: up to €100 in the original, up to €240 in the 1000 version. • RTP: 96.48% (original) vs. 96.53% (1000) – marginally higher by default.

The maths stays highly volatile, but the 1000 version shifts the win potential further towards rare but bigger hits. In plain terms: more thrill, longer dry spells possible.

Multipliers up to 1,000x and free spins

As in the original, the heart of the game is the free spins. Four or more lollipop scatters trigger the bonus round; depending on the number of scatters (4, 5 or 6) you start with more spins. In the free spins the multiplier bombs appear with values that, in this version, reach up to 1,000x. At the end of a tumble all visible bombs are added together and applied to the round’s total win.

This is exactly where the enormous potential comes from: if several high bombs land in a single round, their values stack – that’s the path to the 25,000x maximum win. Such hits are rare, but the free demo shows very well how the swings feel before you stake real money.

RTP, volatility and maximum win

The standard RTP of Sweet Bonanza 1000 is 96.53%. Important: Pragmatic Play provides certified, reduced RTP versions (such as 95.52% or 94.51%), and some casinos use them. So it is always worth a look at the operator’s game info – the RTP can vary by casino.

Volatility is high. That means wins come less often but can be very large. Anyone playing the 1000 version should budget for longer winless phases. The maximum win is 25,000 times the bet.

1000 vs. Super Scatter vs. Xmas

Within the Sweet Bonanza series each version has its own character. Sweet Bonanza 1000 goes all-in on higher multipliers (up to 1,000x) and lifts the maximum win to 25,000x. Sweet Bonanza Super Scatter (also 2024) takes a different path: an additional Super Scatter symbol that pays out on its own, and an even higher maximum win of up to 50,000x. Sweet Bonanza Xmas, in turn, is the festive re-release with maths identical to the original (21,100x, multipliers up to 100x) – so more about looks than mechanics.

In short: original = classic, 1000 = higher multipliers, Super Scatter = highest maximum potential, Xmas = the original in a winter coat. You can test all versions here in the demo.

Who is the 1000 version for?

Sweet Bonanza 1000 is aimed at players who love the familiar Sweet Bonanza feel but want more win potential per free-spin round and can handle bigger swings. If you prefer things calmer, the original or the Xmas version suits you better. If you want the absolute highest maximum potential, also try Super Scatter. The easiest way to find your favourite is to test the versions side by side for free in the demo.