What's the same
Scatter pays, tumbles, lollipop scatters and the base symbols.
Super Free Spins
Where it's offered, a buy option that costs more than the standard feature and, in the standard rules, raises the minimum bomb value. It's a large single bet.
Sweet Bonanza 1000 at a glance
| Detail | What we know |
|---|---|
| Compared with | Sweet Bonanza |
| Top multiplier | Advertised up to 1000x; check the info panel |
| Extra buy | Super Free Spins, where offered |
| RTP on Stake | Check on Stake |
Before you play
Set a budget and a stop time. Read the paytable in the game. If you're new, start with how to play slots. More from Pragmatic Play is on our studio page.
Our verdict
Sweet Bonanza 1000 keeps everything that made the original easy to learn, the scatter-pays grid, the tumbles and the candy bombs in free spins, and raises the advertised bomb ceiling to 1000x (check the info panel). It can also offer Super Free Spins, a pricier buy option that, in the standard rules, starts the round with a higher minimum bomb value. The result is a game with bigger potential results and harsher swings. If the original felt manageable and you want more of a gamble, this version gives it. If the original already felt swingy, stay with it. The RTP for the base game and each buy, the prices and the max win are in the info panel.
Side by side
Original and 1000 version compared
| Sweet Bonanza | Sweet Bonanza 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grid | 6 by 5, scatter pays | Same |
| Bombs | Free spins only | Same, with a higher ceiling |
| Top bomb value | Lower | Advertised up to 1000x |
| Extra buy | No | Super Free Spins, where offered |
| RTP and prices | Info panel | Info panel |
Super Free Spins explained
Super Free Spins is a buy option that costs more than the normal bonus buy. In exchange, bombs in that round start from a higher minimum value in the standard rules, and the paytable confirms it for the version Stake runs. That raises the floor of each bomb, but the round can still pay poorly. If bombs land without wins, they still do nothing. The price is a large multiple of your bet, so a single buy can be a big share of a budget. Read the price and its RTP in the game before you decide.
What changes for your session
With a higher top value, rare bombs can turn a chain into a large win. To balance that, more common outcomes tend to be smaller. Expect a session that drifts down faster, with a slim chance of a big jump. Short sessions will land further from the average than on the original.
How it compares
Our Sweet Bonanza review covers the shared rules. Gates of Olympus 1000 makes the same change to Pragmatic's other tumble hit.
Who it suits
Players who know the original and want bigger swings. Beginners should start with the original and a small bet. Set a deposit limit before your first spin. Our high-volatility list covers similar games.
What to check in the info panel
Read the RTP for the base game, the normal buy and Super Free Spins, the price of each buy at your bet, and the max win. Compare them with the original on the same day.
A session plan
Use a smaller bet than you'd use on the original. If you plan to buy, choose the number of buys before you start and don't add more after a weak round. Super Free Spins in particular can take a big share of a budget in one go. Set a loss limit and stop when you reach it.
Who should skip it
Beginners, anyone on a small budget, and anyone who felt the original was already too swingy. If you found yourself buying bonuses on the original to chase a big bomb, the 1000 version will make that habit more expensive. Stay with the original or try a gentler game like Fruit Party.
Before you sign up
You need to be 18+, or older if the legal age where you live is higher. Check the availability page first, because Stake.com isn't open in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ontario, or the other places on its prohibited list, and that list can change. Don't use a VPN to get around a block; it breaks Stake's terms. Once you're in, set a deposit limit and turn on 2FA. Gambling can be addictive, so treat every spin as money you can lose. If the game stops being fun, our responsible gambling page lists Stake's tools and free help.
FAQ
Is Super Free Spins worth it?
It's an expensive bet. Treat it that way.
Which version suits beginners?
The original, with a small bet.
Is there a 1000 version of Gates?
Yes, see Gates of Olympus 1000.
Does Super Free Spins always pay more?
No. It raises the minimum bomb value, but bombs only help when they land during a winning chain.
Should beginners use Super Free Spins?
No. It's an expensive single bet. Learn the original game first with a small stake.
Does the base game change in the 1000 version?
The grid and tumbles work the same way. The main changes are the bomb ceiling and the extra buy option.