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Paris Gamblers review · Pragmatic Play · 2022
Sugar Rush Slot Review
Sugar Rush keeps its candy theme simple enough to read: clusters of at least five matching symbols win, paid symbols tumble away, and repeat wins can strengthen marked grid positions. This review covers the original 2022 game, not Sugar Rush 1000 or Sugar Rush Super Scatter.
Pragmatic Play
4.5
Sugar Rush
RTP 96.50%Not stated by providerCandy kingdom7 x 7 grid
Paris Gamblers score
4.5/5
Best for
readable cluster wins with persistent free-spin multipliers
A clear cluster-pays slot for players who like building persistent multipliers, provided they check the active version for the settings Pragmatic Play does not publish on its public page.
Paris Gamblers quick summary
Sugar Rush is the original 2022 Pragmatic Play cluster slot, with 96.50% RTP, a 7x7 grid, tumbling wins, and multiplier spots that persist in free spins.
RTP, volatility, and feature fit
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Sugar Rush RTP
96.50%
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Compare RTPSugar Rush volatility
Not stated by provider
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Not stated by provider
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Compare max winsBonus shape
clusters of 5+ adjacent symbols
The free-spins rules decide where the slot's value sits, especially when wilds, multipliers, or retriggers carry the upside.
Compare free spinsHow the slot works
Sugar Rush uses a 7x7 grid instead of paylines. Five or more matching symbols must touch horizontally or vertically to form a winning cluster. Paid symbols then disappear and replacements fall in, so one paid spin can produce several tumbles. The provider says clusters can contain 5-15+ symbols and pay up to 150x in the base game.
Winning spots are marked during a tumble sequence. When another winning symbol lands on the same spot, its multiplier starts at 2x and doubles on later hits up to 128x. Three to seven scatters start 10-30 free spins, where those marks persist between spins. Pragmatic Play's release article also describes 100x direct feature access where available; that option and the active RTP, stake limits, volatility label, and maximum should be confirmed in the game's information screen.
Bonus features
- Clusters of 5-15+ matching symbols pay up to 150x in the base game; symbols must connect horizontally or vertically, and each win tumbles away before the grid refills.
- A winning position becomes marked. A later winning symbol on that spot during the same tumble sequence adds a 2x multiplier, which can double repeatedly up to 128x.
- Three, four, five, six, or seven scatters award 10, 12, 15, 20, or 30 free spins; marked spots and their multipliers then remain for the whole feature.
Pros
- +Pragmatic Play publishes a 96.50% RTP for the current public game page.
- +The five-symbol threshold and horizontal-or-vertical adjacency make cluster wins easy to identify.
- +The free-spin feature keeps marked positions and multipliers between spins, giving the round a visible build-up mechanic.
Cons
- -The public provider pages do not state one universal volatility class, stake range, or maximum-win ceiling.
- -Marked positions reset after the ordinary paid-spin tumble sequence, so most long-form multiplier building happens in free spins.
- -The 128x figure is the cap for one marked multiplier spot, not a provider-published total maximum win.
Who this slot is for
Sugar Rush suits players who want connected-symbol clusters and a feature whose progress remains visible on the grid. The exact scatter ladder also makes it easy to understand why one trigger can award more spins than another.
Skip it if you need a provider-published volatility label or universal stake and maximum-win figures before opening a game. Also check the title carefully: Sugar Rush 1000 and Sugar Rush Super Scatter are separate games with different multiplier and maximum-win rules.
Mobile play
The square 7x7 grid remains readable on mobile, and the marked multiplier spots give the bonus state a clear visual anchor. Use the information panel before starting because the deployed configuration can differ from the public provider summary.
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FAQ
What is the RTP of Sugar Rush?
Pragmatic Play's current public Sugar Rush page lists 96.50% RTP. Confirm the active information screen because operators and jurisdictions can deploy different configurations.
How do multipliers work in Sugar Rush?
Winning positions become marked. A later winning symbol on the same spot starts a 2x multiplier, which can double on further hits up to 128x. Marks persist between spins during the free-spin feature.
Is this the same game as Sugar Rush 1000?
No. This review covers the original 2022 Sugar Rush. Sugar Rush 1000 and Sugar Rush Super Scatter are later separate titles with different multiplier and maximum-win rules.