Key specs
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Released | Nov 2019 |
| Grid / pay rule | 6×5 · Scatter pays, 8+ symbols anywhere, tumble |
| RTP | 96.48% · 96.48% default; operators may run other profiles |
| Volatility | Medium to high |
| Max win | 21,175× |
| Top multiplier | 100× |
| Free spins | 4+ scatters = 10 spins, +5 on 3+ scatters |
| Ante bet | Varies by operator |
| Bonus buy | Varies by operator |
| Bet range | 0.20 – 125 |
How the game works
- Same core as the original. A 6×5 grid with scatter pays: eight or more matching symbols anywhere win, winning symbols vanish and new ones tumble in.
- Free spins. Four or more scatters trigger 10 free spins, and three or more scatters during the feature add 5 more spins.
- Multiplier bombs. In free spins, bombs from 2× to 100× add to the win at the end of the tumble sequence.
- Seasonal look. Snow, lights and festive sweets replace the usual scenery. The feature set follows the original, so the theme is the only real difference.
Version features
- Christmas visual theme
- Multiplier bombs from 2× to 100×
- Maximum win of 21,175× the stake
- Ante Bet and Bonus Buy availability varies by operator
Where it is available
Released as a seasonal title and usually promoted by operators around December. Some operators remove or hide seasonal games after the holidays, so search the lobby by name rather than relying on old links. Bet limits and features such as the ante and the buy differ between operators and markets.
Sweet Bonanza Xmas comes from Pragmatic Play, which means where you can play it depends on the studio’s own list of territories. Operators may offer it anywhere that is not named in the two groups further down.
Available in all other countries (167)
Only through operators holding a local licence (19)
Not available (13)
Player reviews
The design of Sweet Bonanza Xmas is full of atmosphere! The snow, candy canes, and Christmas colors create a festive mood, but what I like most is how everything blends with the pace of the game itself.
My favorite part is the tumbling symbols mechanic. After a win, a new round doesn’t always start right away, as more combinations can follow. This keeps every spin exciting, especially when multipliers appear on the screen.
The game has a nice Christmas atmosphere, and the symbols disappear and get replaced by new ones, so even a regular spin can turn into something more exciting. However, winning combinations don’t appear as often as I’d like.
I like that the game revolves around symbol combinations and multipliers rather than just a single winning spin. There were some exciting moments when the win grew over several consecutive tumbles, but sometimes you have to wait a long time for anything worthwhile.
Sweet Bonanza Xmas has its own charm, and the gameplay feels quite comfortable. However, after several unsuccessful rounds, the excitement starts to fade a little. If bigger wins came around more often, I’d give it five stars.
The design is okay, quite nice actually. I didn't like anything else, though. Every time I think I'm about to win, I lose instead. It really ruins the experience because, in my opinion, the game seems designed to make you lose as much money as possible.
I started playing for a few minutes but ended up staying much longer 😅 I like how quickly the rounds move and that there’s no need to wait ages between spins. Winning combinations make it even more exciting, so it’s a well-deserved 5 stars.
Sweet Bonanza Xmas pleasantly surprised me visually. The details never feel overwhelming, and the winter theme fits perfectly. Even after a long session, the animations don’t get annoying, so I’m giving it 5 stars.