In this fourth review jokerman79 offers us another game show home Pragmatic Play: Sweet Bonanza Candyland.
“When it comes to reviewing a game shows there is more complexity than reviewing a “common” online slot, not just because of the multiple variations and features that a game shows proposes, but also because a game shows offers such vast and “personal” gaming experiences that before being able to fully review it it is advisable to “analyze” it several times, in different sessions and circumstances.
Sweet Bonanza Candyland is an addictive game show inspired by the classic Wheel of Fortune, which takes its cue from games like Crazy Time Live (of the Evolution providers). In this fascinating version, the main theme revolves around the very successful and highly appreciated slot Sweet bonanza.
The wheel consists of 54 colored segments each of which contains
– the numbers 1, 3 and 5 (which correspond to the related payout/multiplier)
– 3 segments for function Sugar Bomb (which selects a multiplier and applies it to any wins from a new spin)
– 6 segments for the three bonus stages: 3 segments”Bubble Surprise”, 2 segments “Sweet Spins” and 1 segment “Candy Drops"
Opposite, and more precisely under the wheel, are the six boxes that will allow you to bet on each of the three numbers and on the three bonus games. Furthermore, at the bottom right, there is the possibility to activate the "Sugar Bomb Booster” with an additional cost of 25% of the total bet. This option will allow you to double the multiplier in case the wheel stops on the segment Sugar Bomb.
Once the bets have been "accepted and closed", the presenter will spin the wheel and when it stops with the pointer between two "signals", the result of the round will be determined and clearly displayed on the game interface.
If you have placed a bet that covers the segment the pointer will be in, you will receive the associated winnings or enter the relevant bonus game. Conversely, if the wheel stops on a segment on which no bet has been placed, the round will be a loser.
In case the wheel stops on the segment Sugar Bomb, a multiplier that varies in the range of values x2–x10 will be determined. Afterwards, the presenter will spin the wheel again, keeping all bets “in place”. If the result is correct, the winning of the number or bonus round if triggered will be multiplied by the multiplier Sugar Bomb.
Bubble Surprise Bonus Game
If you bet on the box Bubble Surprise and the wheel stops on the corresponding segment, there will be an opportunity to participate in the corresponding bonus round, where it will be possible to win or enter one of the other two bonus games.
The presenter will approach the reel Bubble Surprise, which contains five different symbols listed below, the reel will start spinning faster and faster and, upon its stop, the symbol inside the central golden circle will be considered the winning result.
– Blue candy: win x5
– Purple candy: win x10
– Red candy: win x25
– Sweet Spins symbol – activates the Sweet Spins bonus game
– Candy Drop Symbol: Triggers the Candy Drop bonus game
Sweet Spins Bonus Game
The bonus game Sweet Spins is the one that is most inspired by online slots Sweet bonanza. In this round, you will be faced with a 6x5 grid that works with a waterfall mechanic. Winnings will be determined by the number of identical symbols present on the reels, always starting from a minimum of 8.
In addition to the regular win symbols, which include 4 candies and 4 types of fruit, there will be a chance to “match” multiplier symbols (Sugar Bomb) with values from x2 to x200. These symbols will be applied to the prizes of the same spin, increasing their amount.
There will also be symbols Scatter, represented by lollipops, which will offer further opportunities. If you get at least 3 symbols Scatter in a single spin you will receive 5 Sweet Spins additional (the so-called retrigger).
The symbols Scatter they will also reward you with special multipliers. If they appear 4 times, you will get a win multiplied by 3; if they appear 5 times, the win will be multiplied x5; finally, if they appear 6 times, the win will be multiplied by 100, regardless of their position on the grid.
Candy Drop Bonus Game
The bonus game Candy Drops, it will run on a screen with 4 rows containing additional numbers that increase the win (e.g. +5) or multipliers (e.g. x4).
The locations indicated in purple show the path of the jackpot, which has a multiplier of x1.000 on the bet placed. It will be awarded when the selected candy goes through all the locations in the path.
At the start of the bonus game you have to select one of the 3 available candies (red, yellow and blue). Thus, each candy will start with a x1 multiplier and as it falls, it will traverse a path along a series of obstacles, collecting numbers that increase the win or multipliers.
The bonus game win will be determined by the sum of the numbers and multipliers collected by the chosen candy. The calculation will be based on the bets that have been placed on the Candy Drop box.
Maximum win and RTP
The maximum win on Sweet Bonanza Candyland is €500.000.
The RTP (Return To Player), i.e. the optimal theoretical return for the player, is 96,95%.
The minimum RTP in this game is 91,59%
Conclusions
As usual, Pragmatic Play offers an immersive and vibrant experience of colors in Sweet Bonanza Candyland.
The graphics of the game recall the "sugary theme" of the slot Sweet bonanza, with "bakery clothes" worn by the presenters and an enchanting setting with mountains of cotton candy, abundant fruit and candy cascades. You will go from spins on the wheel of the basic game to the extra features of the bonus games, all enriched with special effects that make the experience even more immersive.
A cheerful soundtrack, perfectly themed with the world of Sweet Bonanza Candyland.
Sweet Bonanza Candyland it is therefore a refined and extraordinary experiment. The game offers an immersive experience starting with spins on the wheel in style Crazy time, which pave the way for multipliers Sugar Bomb and three exciting bonus games, the most notable of which is reel Bubble SurpriseUltimately, we can say that it has all the necessary elements to offer an incredibly… sweet and captivating gaming experience.
