Exactly three years after its release, the slot machine Sweet Bonanza (Pragmatic Play) ranks 31st in the Russian rating and 9th in the world rating. This is the information of the international resource of online casino monitoring. And there are more than 20,000 video slots in the world!
- Expert Review
- Statistical data
- The main features of the machine
- Expert Tips
Play the demoIt makes sense to understand why the Sweet Bonanza machine is so popular. To help players – this review. When writing the material was played 2000 spins in demo mode. Also tested the Buy Bonus function.
Expert Review
At the first stage, the automatic spins mode was activated. During 250 rounds, three bonus games were launched. Payouts in freespins amounted to x83, x75 and x165 in relation to the bet per spin. Further, the bonus game was not triggered during 2000 spins.
The table contains the basic statistics (details – further in the review).
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| On what spin the bonus fell out | Approximately 25th, 100th and 175th, then until the 2000th spin did not fall out once |
| The same with the rate increased by 25% | Approximately 380th |
| Frequency of combinations | About 25% |
| Max payout achieved in basic gameplay | x26 |
| Max achieved winnings at the end of the bonus game | x165 |
The payout of x165 in the bonus was provided by two multipliers (x10 and x25) falling out simultaneously in one freespin. Free spins are always 10. They take place on the same playing field. Multipliers are special symbols in addition to the regular ones.
Comment. According to the provider’s information, when the bet is increased by 25% (x1,25), the bonus game is triggered twice as often.
You should not count on payouts in the regular game. The maximum during the test is 26 bets. On the 2nd and 3rd places winnings of x25 and x12.
Statistical data
In the table – information collected during the test.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Volatility level | High |
| RTP(maximum official) | 96,51% (*) |
| Expected RTP without bonus rollover | Does not exceed 85% |
| Cycle | Long |
| Bonus activation frequency | No better than 1 time in 700 spins |
| Bonus activation frequency at increased bet x1.25 | No better than 1 time in 350 spins |
| Chance of any payout in the main game | Approximately 1 in 4 |
| Distribution of winnings (main game / bonus game) | 70/30 (estimate) |
| Maximum payouts received in the main game | x26, x25, x18 |
| Maximum winnings received in the bonus | x165, x132, x83 |
(*) Comment. The machine has an official player return range of 96.48% to 96.51%.
Information on the intervals of 100 spins in bets: -41, -37, -6, -6, -15, -17, +12, -3, -32, +20. Total for 1000 rounds – -165 bets. Conclusions: the curve of increasing loss is smooth, almost linear; a sharp exit to a plus will provide freespins.
Information on the Buy Bonus function. The cost of activation – 100 bets. All values of winnings in buy freespins during the test: x9, x6, x67, x46, x6, x10, x31, x73, x38, x32.
Main features of the machine
Distinctive features of the apparatus are as follows:
- Minimum bet – 20 kopecks per spin.
- Slow pace of automatic rotations – about 7-8 per minute.
- There is no replacement symbol (Wild).
- No paid scatter symbol (Scatter).
Features of the machine
In the table – official information of the manufacturer.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Volatility level, according to provider’s information | Average |
| Lines | No |
| Mechanics | Symbol Drop (Symbol Drop) or “cascade” |
| Payment method for combinations | Pay Anywhere (pay for any 8 symbols dropped in any places of the field) |
| Scheme | 6 × 5 |
| Bonus Description | 10 freespins with special symbols “multiplier” and possibility of prolongation |
| Buy bonus | For 100 bets |
| Effect of bet size on winnings | Bet x1,25 increases the probability of activation of freespins in 2 times |
| Risk game | No |
| Respin | No |
| Maximum payout in the main game | х150 |
| Maximum winnings in bonus | x21 175 |
Expert Tips
Slot machine Sweet Bonanza (Pragmatic Play) is available in 90%online casinos accepting Russian players. The slot is not prohibited when wagering bonuses, but, as the test shows, it can not be used for this purpose.
Play the demoThe main recommendation is to be patient and conduct a longer test. Preferably with real money. This is not too ruinous, since the minimum bet per spin in casinos with ruble deposits is 20 kopecks.
The option to purchase a bonus for 100 bets should not be used. Playing at an increased rate of x1.25 will not increase the payout of the slot
The option to buy bonus for 100 bets should not be used. Playing at an increased rate x1.25 will not increase the payoff of the slot.