Last updated: May 2026. All feature behaviour verified in-game across all four featured AU casinos.
Sweet Bonanza 1000 has more interlocking bonus systems than any earlier Pragmatic Play candy slot. Six features stack on top of each other, and how you combine them changes the math, the variance, and the cost per session. This article is the full overview — what each feature does, when to use it, and how they interact.
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Feature 1 — Pays-anywhere mechanic
The foundation of every win in the game.
What it is: A win is formed when 8 or more matching symbols land anywhere on the 6×5 grid. No paylines, no left-to-right reading.
Why it matters: Eliminates the "near miss" frustration of payline pokies. Every spin is either a clear win or a clear loss.
When it's active: Always. There is no on/off toggle.
Feature 2 — Tumble feature
The chain-reaction system that turns single wins into multi-tumble payouts.
What it is: When a winning combination lands, the matched symbols dissolve. New symbols tumble down from above to fill the gaps. If the new grid produces another winning combination, that pays too — and the cycle repeats until no new wins land.
Why it matters: A single spin can chain into 5+ tumbles in a row, producing a payout 10× the size of a single-tumble win. Tumbles are also the trigger condition for rainbow bombs to count in the base game.
When it's active: Always. Triggers after every winning spin.
Feature 3 — Rainbow bomb multipliers
The signature feature that gives Sweet Bonanza 1000 its name.
What it is: Glowing prismatic orbs with multiplier values from 2× to 1000× that can land randomly on the grid. In the base game, they're summed and applied to the current tumble chain win. In free spins, they stick to the grid for the entire round and accumulate.
Why it matters: The bombs are the engine of the 25,000× max-win cap. The 1000× version specifically is the headline feature unique to this game (the original Sweet Bonanza caps bomb values at 100×).
When it's active: Always — but they're rare. ~6% of base-game spins, ~1 in 175 spins for any orb of 100×+.
Feature 4 — Free spins round
The bonus round where the math gets serious.
What it is: Land 4+ lollipop scatters anywhere on the grid to trigger 10 free spins. Additional scatters during the round (3+) retrigger another 5 spins. The defining feature: rainbow bombs persist for the entire round.
Why it matters: This is where every documented 25,000× hit happens. Free spins isn't just "more spins" — it's a fundamentally different math model where multipliers accumulate.
When it's active: On trigger only. Trigger frequency: ~1 in 175 spins (default) or ~1 in 87 with Ante Bet.
Feature 5 — Ante Bet
A toggle that pays for more bonus rounds.
What it is: A player-controlled toggle that adds +25% to your stake per spin in exchange for doubling the frequency of lollipop scatters appearing.
Why it matters: Over a long session, doubling scatter frequency typically means doubling your number of bonus rounds. The +25% cost is paid via slightly worse RTP (96.50% vs 96.53%) but if your goal is maximum bonus-round exposure, it's a net positive.
When it's active: When player toggles it on, before pressing spin. Available on every spin.
Feature 6 — Bonus Buy
The skip-straight-to-bonus shortcut.
What it is: A one-off purchase that costs 100× your stake and instantly opens a free spins round (10 spins, no scatter trigger required). RTP on this purchase is 96.52%, essentially identical to base RTP.
Why it matters: Removes the grinding wait for a scatter trigger. Turns a long session into one or two intense bonus rounds. Best for time-limited sessions.
When it's active: When player chooses it. Available on every spin. May be regionally restricted at some casinos.
Feature 7 — Super Free Spins Buy (unique to 1000)
The premium bonus buy with a multiplier floor.
What it is: A premium variant of Bonus Buy that costs 500× your stake and starts the free spins round with a guaranteed minimum 20× total multiplier already on the grid. RTP on this purchase is 96.55% — slightly higher than base.
Why it matters: Reduces the worst-case bonus-buy outcome. A normal Bonus Buy can pay 30× and feel disappointing. A Super FS Buy starts with 20× already locked in, so even a dry round produces a baseline outcome.
This feature is unique to Sweet Bonanza 1000 — the original 2019 Sweet Bonanza never had it. It was added when Pragmatic Play developed the 1000 variant to address player feedback about Bonus Buy variance.
When it's active: When player chooses it. May be restricted at some casinos.
How features combine
| Feature stack | Stake adjustment | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Base game only | 1× stake | Cleanest play, longest sessions |
| Ante Bet on | 1.25× stake | More bonus rounds per session |
| Bonus Buy | 100× stake | Direct to free spins |
| Super FS Buy | 500× stake | Direct to free spins + 20× floor |
| Ante Bet + Bonus Buy | Not combinable | Bonus Buy bypasses Ante Bet |
| Ante Bet + Super FS Buy | Not combinable | Super FS Buy bypasses Ante Bet |
Note: Ante Bet only affects scatter frequency in the base game. Once you've bought a bonus directly, Ante Bet has nothing to do.
Which features to use, when
| Session type | Recommended features |
|---|---|
| First time playing | Base game only, no toggles |
| Casual 30-min session | Base game + maybe Ante Bet |
| 1-2 hour serious session | Base game + Ante Bet |
| Quick 5-min "let's see" | Bonus Buy at smallest stake |
| Streaming / content | Super FS Buy at mid stake |
| Max-win chasing | Base game + Ante Bet (volume wins) |
Hidden interactions worth knowing
A few non-obvious feature interactions:
- Bonus Buy doesn't reduce the 25,000× cap. You can hit the max win on a bought bonus just as you can on a triggered bonus.
- Super FS Buy's 20× floor counts toward the cap path. Starting with 20× means you need less additional multiplier from in-round bombs to reach 25,000×.
- Ante Bet doesn't change rainbow bomb frequency. Only scatter frequency. The bomb math is the same.
- Retriggers add multipliers. When you retrigger another 5 spins, any new bombs that land are added to the running total — they don't reset.
- Free spins multipliers reset per round, not per game. Every bonus round starts with 0× total. Bombs from previous rounds don't carry over.
Feature comparison vs original Sweet Bonanza
| Feature | Original (2019) | 1000 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Pays-anywhere | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tumble feature | ✅ | ✅ |
| Multiplier orbs | ✅ (2× to 100×) | ✅ (2× to 1000×) |
| Free spins (4+ scatters) | ✅ (10 spins) | ✅ (10 spins) |
| Persisting multipliers | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ante Bet | ✅ | ✅ |
| Bonus Buy (100× stake) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Super FS Buy (500× stake) | ❌ | ✅ NEW |
| Max win | 21,100× | 25,000× |
The two big differences: multiplier ceiling jumps from 100× to 1000×, and the Super Free Spins Buy is a brand-new feature exclusive to the 1000 variant.
Quick FAQ
Can I disable any of these features? Ante Bet, Bonus Buy, and Super FS Buy are all player-controlled. Pays-anywhere, tumbles, free spins, and rainbow bombs are core mechanics — always on.
Does the casino choose which features are available? Casinos can disable Bonus Buy and Super FS Buy in their version of the game (often for regulatory reasons in some jurisdictions). All four featured AU casinos have all features enabled.
Are buy features worth it? Mathematically they're break-even with base game (RTP within 0.05%). The "worth it" question is about variance preference, not value.
Why is Super FS Buy so much more expensive than Bonus Buy? Because the 20× multiplier floor is a meaningful safety net. You're paying for reduced downside variance.
Can I lose money on Super FS Buy? Yes. The 20× floor only guarantees a starting multiplier on the grid. If no winning tumble lands during the bonus round, the multiplier doesn't apply to anything.
About this guide
Feature behaviour verified across all four featured AU casinos in May 2026. Each feature tested with 100+ activations. Pragmatic Play's official spec sheet was the source of RTP figures.
Gambling responsibly. Buy features can drain a bankroll fast. Set a session budget that accounts for the worst-case outcome of every buy. AU support: gamblinghelponline.org.au · BetStop · 18+ only.
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