Sweet Bonanza Xmas

Q: What is the RTP of Sweet Bonanza Xmas?

Official RTP: 96.48% (top tier for Pragmatic). Watch out: reduced versions of 95.45% / 95% / 94% / 89.55% are common — check via the in-game "i" button.

Q: Is the 100x bonus buy worth it?

Yes — bonus buy RTP is around 96.48% (slightly above the base game). Mathematically worthwhile over the long run. Banned in the UK.

9.4/10

Release November 2019· Updated October 2026

The Christmas version of Sweet Bonanza (Nov 2019). 6x5 Pay Anywhere plus bomb multipliers up to x100. BetsRank score: 9.4/10.

RTP

96.48%

Volatility

Medium-High

Max Win

21 175x

Grid

6x5 grid

Bonus Buy

Yes

Tumble cascadingPay Anywhere (8+ identical symbols)Bomb multipliers x2-x100 en Free SpinsFree Spins 10 spins (3+ scatters → +5 spins)Ante Bet +25% bet for 2× Free Spins chanceBonus Buy 100x

9.4

BetsRank Verdict

Our read of the game, based on the data the studio publishes

Released on November 19, 2019, Sweet Bonanza Xmas is the seasonal version of Sweet Bonanza — same 6x5 Pay Anywhere format, same RTP 96.48%, same max win 21,175x, but with a Christmas look (candy canes, sweets against a Christmas tree backdrop, snowy atmosphere). Medium-high volatility. Same signature mechanics as the original: Tumble cascading, 8+ matching symbols anywhere on the grid pay out, bomb multipliers from x2 to x100 appearing at random during Free Spins. Free Spins start with 10 rounds (3+ additional scatters add +5 spins). Ante Bet (+25% stake) doubles the frequency of Free Spins. Bonus buy at 100x stake available. Watch out: reduced RTP versions of 96.48% / 95% / 94% / 89.55% are common — always check the in-game "i" button.

Strengths

+Same familiar Sweet Bonanza mechanics
+Christmas look and seasonal ambient sound
+RTP 96.48%, top tier on the official version
+Bomb multipliers up to x100
+100x bonus buy

To consider

−Reduced RTP versions down to 96.48% are common
−Seasonal — availability sometimes limited
−Medium-high volatility can hit hard
−No wilds (unlike the original)

About Sweet Bonanza Xmas

Released on November 19, 2019, Sweet Bonanza Xmas is the seasonal version of Sweet Bonanza, part of the festive streaming season. Mechanics are 100% identical to the original Sweet Bonanza, just with a Christmas look (Christmas tree, candy canes, snowy atmosphere, jingle bell sounds). Format: 6x5, Pay Anywhere (a win occurs whenever 8+ matching symbols appear anywhere on the grid), official RTP 96.48% (reduced versions of 95.45% / 95% / 94% / 89.55% are common at some casinos — watch out), medium-high volatility, max win 21,175x your stake. Signature mechanics: Tumble cascading (winning symbols explode, new ones drop in), bomb multipliers from x2 to x100 appearing at random during Free Spins, their values adding up on each spin. Free Spins are triggered by 4+ scatters, giving 10 rounds to start, with +5 spins per 3 additional scatters. Ante Bet: a +25% stake option that doubles the frequency of Free Spins scatters appearing. Bonus buy at 100x stake (boosted RTP ~96.48%, banned in the UK).