| Developer | Pragmatic Play |
|---|---|
| Release date | 28 November 2019 |
| Theme | Christmas, candy |
| Reels x rows | 6x5, pay anywhere |
| Paylines | Scatter pays (8+ symbols) |
| RTP | About 96.5% |
| Volatility | Medium-high |
| Max win | 21,175x |
| Bet range | Varies by casino and market |
Every December, the Sweet Bonanza searches come with a side of tinsel. Sweet Bonanza Xmas is Pragmatic Play’s festive edition of its 2019 candy hit: the same pay-anywhere grid, the same tumbling wins and the same multiplier bombs in free spins, wrapped in snow, candy canes and a wintry sweet shop. It arrived on 28 November 2019, five months after the original, and it comes back around every Christmas.
Sweet Bonanza Xmas Free Demo and Review game details
Sweet Bonanza Xmas game details
| Detail | Sweet Bonanza Xmas |
|---|---|
| Developer | Pragmatic Play |
| Released | 28 November 2019 |
| Grid | 6×5, pay anywhere (8+ matching symbols) |
| RTP | About 96.5% in its standard versions, lower at some casinos |
| Volatility | Medium to medium-high |
| Max win | 21,175x your stake |
| Multiplier bombs | 2x to 100x, in free spins |
How Sweet Bonanza Xmas plays
There are no paylines. Land eight or more matching symbols anywhere on the grid and you win. Winning symbols burst, new ones tumble in from above, and the chain continues until no new win forms, so a single spin can pay several times. Fruit sits at the bottom of the paytable and the sweets pay more, all dressed up for Christmas.
Lollipop scatters trigger the free spins, which is where the game’s big moments come from. During the bonus, multiplier bombs can drop with values from 2x to 100x, and at the end of each tumble sequence every bomb on screen is added together and applied to that sequence’s win. Unlike Gates of Olympus, the multipliers don’t build into a running total across the round, so the best results come from several bombs landing in one big tumble.
If you’ve played the original Sweet Bonanza, you already know how this works. Our review of the original covers the free spins, retriggers and bonus options in detail, and the Xmas edition follows the same structure.
RTP, volatility and max win
The maximum win is 21,175x your stake, the same ceiling as the original, and published game sheets put the standard RTP at around 96.5%. As with almost every Pragmatic Play slot, lower-RTP versions exist and each casino chooses which one to run, so check the game’s information screen before you play. Our RTP and volatility guide explains how to spot which version you’re on.
Reviewers rate its volatility anywhere from medium to medium-high. In practice that means regular small tumbles in the base game, with the meaningful wins concentrated in free spins.
Sweet Bonanza Xmas vs the rest of the family
| Game | Released | Max win | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Bonanza | June 2019 | 21,175x | The original, all year round |
| Sweet Bonanza Xmas | November 2019 | 21,175x | The same game with a festive makeover |
| Sweet Bonanza POP | October 2026 | 25,000x | A compact 3×5 remix with jackpots and a top RTP of 97.05% |
There’s more Christmas on the way. A Sweet Bonanza Xmas 2500 is listed for release on 3 December 2026, a festive version of the bigger-multiplier 2500 edition. We’ll review it when it lands.
Who it suits
Sweet Bonanza Xmas is for anyone who likes the original and wants something seasonal to play in December. It doesn’t add new mechanics, so if you’re after a different challenge, try the higher-volatility Sugar Rush 1000 or Gates of Olympus 1000. For more, browse our free demo slots.
FAQ
Is Sweet Bonanza Xmas different from Sweet Bonanza?
Only in its look. It uses the same 6×5 pay-anywhere grid, tumbling wins, free spins and 2x to 100x multiplier bombs, with the same 21,175x max win.
What is the Sweet Bonanza Xmas RTP?
About 96.5% in its standard versions. Some casinos run lower settings, which the game’s information screen will show.
Can I play Sweet Bonanza Xmas for free?
Yes. The demo at the top of this page uses virtual credits, with no download and no sign-up. 18+ only.
Sweet Bonanza Xmas is a gambling game for adults aged 18 and over, or the legal age where you live. Outcomes are random and no strategy changes the RTP. Only play with money you can afford to lose, and if gambling stops being fun, see our responsible gambling page.
18+ only. Free demos use play money. If you play for real money, set a limit first. Responsible gambling.