The festive re-release of the classic: same maths, festive design. Here you can try it for free in the demo and learn all the differences from the other Sweet Bonanza versions.
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As in the original, new symbols drop in after each win – chain wins from one spin.
Identical bonus mechanic to the standard Sweet Bonanza.
4+ scatters trigger the bonus round with multiplier bombs, retriggerable.
Optional higher scatter chance (+25% bet) or buy the free spins directly.
Sweet Bonanza Xmas is the Christmas edition of the Pragmatic Play classic, released in 2020. The gameplay and payout structure are identical to the original: a 6×5 grid, the scatter-pays system (a win from 8 matching symbols anywhere), the tumble feature and the famous free spins with multiplier bombs. What has changed is mainly the look and the sound – summery fruit becomes candy canes, gingerbread and wintry colours, set to festive music.
For fans of the original, Xmas is therefore less a new game than a seasonal wrapper – with exactly the same feel. At the top of this page you can play Sweet Bonanza Xmas for free in demo mode, with no sign-up and no real money, all year round.
The most important point first: in terms of gameplay there is virtually no difference. RTP, volatility, maximum win, free spins and multipliers are identical to the standard Sweet Bonanza:
• RTP: 96.48% (up to 96.51%) – like the original. • Maximum win: 21,100x – like the original. • Multipliers: 2x to 100x in the free spins. • Bet range: €0.20 to €100.
The difference lies solely in graphics, symbol design and sound. So if you like the original but want a festive mood, Xmas is exactly right – without having to get used to new maths.
Four or more lollipop scatters trigger 10 free spins, which can be retriggered by further scatters. In the bonus round the multiplier bombs appear with values from 2x to 100x; they are added together at the end of a tumble and applied to the round’s win.
As in the original there are two optional helpers: the “Ante Bet” raises the stake by 25% and increases the chance of scatter symbols. The “Buy Free Spins” feature buys the free spins directly for a multiple of the bet – where the respective regulation allows it. Both can be tried risk-free in the demo.
The standard RTP is 96.48%, up to 96.51% in some builds. As with all Sweet Bonanza titles, casinos can use certified, reduced RTP versions – so check the value in the operator’s game info. Volatility is high: wins come less often but can reach up to 21,100 times the bet. Budget your balance for longer winless phases.
Within the series Xmas is the most “conservative” variant: the same maths as the original, just festively wrapped. Sweet Bonanza 1000 lifts the multipliers to up to 1,000x and the maximum win to 25,000x. Sweet Bonanza Super Scatter introduces an additional Super Scatter symbol and reaches up to 50,000x. So if you want the familiar classic in a Christmas mood, choose Xmas; if you are after more win potential, look at 1000 or Super Scatter. All versions are available here as a free demo.
Sweet Bonanza Xmas is worthwhile for anyone who values the original feel and simply wants to enjoy the festive atmosphere – with no surprises in the maths. If you are looking for higher multipliers or a bigger maximum win, the 2024 versions (1000, Super Scatter) are a better fit. The best way to decide is to compare for yourself – in the demo, risk-free.
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