Sugar Rush slot review: 96.5% RTP & real test results after 22,000 spins

So, let's talk about this Sugar Rush slot from Pragmatic Play. We'll admit it, we were skeptical at first. Another candy-themed slot right after Sweet Bonanza? We thought, "here we go again, more of the same stuff."

Well, we were wrong. This machine completely turned our perspective around during our 5-week test on CrazyBet. After burning through a 750€ test budget and racking up 22,000 spins on the counter, we can tell you straight: this creation has some real bite.

Sugar Rush overview: the 7x7 candy slot by Pragmatic Play

Candy theme and the visual world of Sugar Rush

Sugar Rush plunges you into a colorful universe of sweets with its 7x7 grid set against a backdrop of ice cream hills. This Pragmatic Play slot transforms the cluster pays concept into a visual firework display.

One point we noticed right away: the sound design works perfectly with headphones. Each candy explosion produces a satisfying "pop" that makes the wins more immersive. The family-friendly atmosphere offers a great contrast to the darker slots on the market.

A detail we love: when you form a large cluster, the candies do a little dance before exploding. This animation makes wins visually satisfying even during dry spells.

Sugar Rush specs: 96.5% RTP, 5/5 volatility and x5,000 max win

The verified specs from our CrazyBet sessions:

Important: on CrazyBet, the RTP is guaranteed at 96.5%. In the game settings, click on the "i" then "RTP" to verify - it is always clearly displayed.

We felt the full force of this maximum volatility: 250 spins staring at the screen with nothing happening, wondering if we were playing a broken slot. Then suddenly, everything flipped. Our worst downswing: -240€ in 2 hours of play - we were gutted. But 15 minutes later, +580€ in a single hit. A total shock.

Sugar Rush symbols and paytable

Premium candies: values and winning combinations

There are 4 premium symbols - they appear less frequently but offer much higher payouts when they connect. It was actually with the pink candy that we landed our biggest wins.

Gummy bear symbols: frequency and standard payouts

The gummy bears, or non-premiums, appear and connect much more regularly. As you might expect, each payout is lower than what you would get with a premium symbol.

Special symbol: scatter (candy machine)

Scatter (candy machine): triggers the free spins (3+ scatters)

The round pink candy remains the highest-paying symbol. The gummy bears pay less but maintain a win frequency of 34.48% - roughly 1 winning spin out of 3.

Sugar Rush bonus mechanics: tumbles, x128 multipliers, and free spins

Cluster pays and tumble feature: how it works

How it works: a minimum of 5 identical symbols connected horizontally or vertically. They explode, others drop down, and if a new cluster forms, the process starts again.

Memorable session: 2€ bet, 6 purple gummy bears in an L-shape. Explosion -> 8 red gummy bears drop down -> 7 purple candies. 11 consecutive tumbles. Final win: 347€.

Multiplier spots up to x128: our field observations

The principle: an exploding cluster leaves golden halos on its positions. A new cluster on these halos creates a x2 multiplier that doubles every time (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64, x128).

We have included an example of a connection we landed during the base game. We start with a spot without a multiplier, reconnect on top of it, and our spots turn into x2.

Multiplier addition: spot x4 + spot x8 + spot x16 = x28 total on your win

Our record combo: 4 active spots (x30 total) + pink candy cluster = 500€ on a 1€ bet.

Crucial: in normal play, multipliers disappear after the tumbles. In free spins, they remain active.

Sugar Rush free spins: triggers, retriggers, and average results

Trigger: 3+ scatters on a single spin = 10 to 30 free spins depending on the number.

In this case, since we only landed 3 scatters, we received 10 free spins. Note: you can get a retrigger during the free spins. To do this: land at least 3 scatters on the same spin.

Why do we love the Sugar Rush bonus? Because multipliers persist between spins.

• Crazy session: 40 consecutive free spins with retriggers. We had a wild session: 40 consecutive free spins thanks to retriggers. Multipliers stacked up and some spots even reached x128 - but we still didn't hit the max win. Looking back, we're a bit gutted.
• Bonus buy (100x the bet): tested 50 times, 1,350€ deficit. We tested the bonus buy option 50 times, and it resulted in a 1,350€ deficit. Our advice: we strongly recommend staying away from this option.

Sugar Rush vs Sugar Rush 1000 vs Sugar Rush Xmas: which version to choose?

Comparative summary: RTP, volatility and max win

• 🟢 Sugar Rush 1000 ★★★★★
  RTP 96.53% - Max win x25,000
  👉 For big win hunters
• 🟡 Sugar Rush (original) ★★★★☆
  RTP 96.5% - Max win x5,000
  👉 For beginners or chill sessions
• ⚪ Sugar Rush Xmas ★★★☆☆
  RTP 96.5% - Max win x5,000
  👉 Festive reskin, best played in december

How to manage your bankroll on Sugar Rush: our 22,000-spin method

Minimum budget to absorb extreme volatility

In our opinion, you need a bankroll covering 250 to 300 spins. For example, if you start with 60€, you can play at 0.20€ per spin for 300 rounds.

Why are we telling you this? Our first sessions resulted in a 100€ loss in 10 minutes by playing too aggressively. It was a disaster. Sugar Rush has a 5/5 volatility. This means: spread out wins but big ones.

Don't try to tame this slot; we tried, and it doesn't care. Give it 250 to 300 spins in advance to let it start revealing its potential. We are speaking from experience.

• 💰 100€ budget - 0.20€ to 0.40€ bet
  Modest wins - ideal for discovering the game
• 💰 200€ budget - 0.40€ to 0.80€ bet
  Good balance - decent wins without too much risk

Sugar Rush mobile: iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung S24 test

We tested Sugar Rush for hours before talking to you about it. Honestly, what a blast. The slot meets all our expectations, and mobile devices are now perfect for experiencing a unique gaming session.

Here is a summary table with some points we wanted to highlight, which are important for players like us.

Sugar Rush final verdict: which player is it for?

8.4/10 - After 5 intense weeks on Sugar Rush, we can say it: this machine won us over.

What stands out? The relaxing candy universe, those multipliers that kept us on the edge of our seats during dry spells, and that x5,000 potential that we hit 3 times.

What bothers us: the max win looks small compared to Sugar Rush 1000 and its x25,000 potential. This level of volatility requires steady nerves and a solid bankroll.

Who is it for? Experienced players looking for fun with high potential. Beginners, you should start with the classic Sweet Bonanza instead.

Our cash advice: spend 1 hour in demo mode on CrazyBet to get the hang of it, then start with at least 200€ to play without stress.