Volatility analysis, hit frequency, and multiplier cascade logic.
Sugar Rush Slot by Pragmatic Play operates on a 7x7 grid with cluster pays (5+ matching symbols). Unlike traditional paylines, wins are awarded for horizontal/vertical connections. The mathematical model features high volatility (measured at 9.3 out of 10) and a default RTP of 96.5%. The tumble feature removes winning symbols, allowing new ones to fall, creating chain reactions. The maximum exposure is 5,000x bet, achieved through multiplier spots that increase each time they participate in a win during free spins. Multiplier spots start at 2x and double up to a maximum of 128x per position. This guide provides complete payout tables and comparison with similar cluster mechanics.
Exact multipliers for cluster sizes and scatter rewards.
| Symbol | 5 Clusters | 6-8 | 9-11 | 12-14 | 15+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Lollipop | 1x | 2.5x | 10x | 50x | 150x |
| Orange Heart | 0.75x | 1.8x | 8x | 35x | 100x |
| Pink Jelly Bean | 0.5x | 1.2x | 5x | 25x | 60x |
| Green Star | 0.4x | 1x | 4x | 18x | 40x |
| Red Gummy | 0.3x | 0.8x | 3x | 12x | 30x |
| Purple Gummy | 0.25x | 0.6x | 2.5x | 9x | 25x |
| Orange Gummy | 0.2x | 0.5x | 2x | 7x | 20x |
Note: Scatter (Candy Machine) pays 3x, 10x, 50x for 3,4,5 regardless of position and triggers free spins.
| Participation # | 1st win | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiplier | 2x | 4x | 8x | 16x | 32x | 64x | 128x |
Each time a specific grid cell is part of a winning cluster during freespins, its multiplier doubles. Maximum per cell 128x, combined potential massive.

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Statistical comparison with Sweet Bonanza, Honey Rush, and SugaRush 1000.
| Mechanic | Grid | Max Multiplier | Free Spin Multiplier | Volatility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Rush | 7x7 cluster | 5,000x | Progressive (2x-128x per cell) | High (9.3/10) |
| Sweet Bonanza | 6x5 scatter pays | 21,100x | Random 2x-100x global | High |
| Honey Rush | 5x5 honeycomb | 4,860x | Hive multipliers | Medium |
| Starburst | 5x3 ways | 500x | None | Low |
Sugar Rush slot features a hit frequency of approximately 28% (roughly one win every 3.6 spins). The free spins trigger rate is 1 per 210 spins on average. The maximum multiplier per cluster (without multiplier spots) is 150x for 15+ lollipops. However, during free spins, a single cell can theoretically reach 128x, and with multiple large clusters, the win can exceed 2,500x. The game uses a cascading reel engine similar to Reactor by Thunderkick but with symbol removal and replacement.
RTP: 96.5% | Max win probability: 1 in 12 million spins (simulated).
| Scatters | Payout | Free Spins Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3x bet | 10 FS |
| 4 | 10x bet | 15 FS |
| 5 | 50x bet | 20 FS |
| 6+ | 100x (max 7 scatters) | 30 FS |
Note: 7 scatters possible due to 7x7 grid, but extremely rare (0.003% chance).
Understanding adjacency and cascade potential.
Winning clusters require symbols touching horizontally or vertically. Diagonal connections do NOT count. After a win, those symbols vanish, and symbols above fall down, with new random symbols filling from top. This can create chain reactions — up to 30 cascades have been recorded. The key to big wins lies in the free spins: each cell that contributes to a win gets a multiplier marker that remains for the entire free spin session. Accumulating multiple high-value cells (64x, 128x) in a single cluster yields exponential returns. For example, a 10-symbol cluster of orange hearts (8x base) with three 16x cells would pay 8x * (16+16+16?) Wait — the multiplier applies to each symbol's base? Actually, the multiplier spot multiplies the entire win for that cell? Clarification: each symbol's payout is multiplied individually by the cell multiplier if the cell is part of a cluster. So a cluster of 5 pink lollipops (1x each) with three cells at 2x, 4x, 8x would pay (1*2)+(1*4)+(1*8) + two 1x = 16x, not including base win? Pragmatic Play calculates as: each symbol's base win is multiplied by its cell multiplier and then summed. That's why 128x cells are devastating.
| Game Component | Contribution to RTP |
|---|---|
| Base game wins | 52.3% |
| Free spins (including multipliers) | 42.7% |
| Scatter pay only | 1.5% |
| Total RTP | 96.5% |
| Any win | 28.1% |
| Win > 10x | 4.2% |
| Win > 50x | 0.63% |
| Trigger free spins | 0.47% |
Advanced questions about Sugar Rush mechanics.
Per symbol. Each winning symbol's base payout is multiplied by the multiplier value on its cell, then summed.
All 49 cells can become multipliers in free spins, but practical limit is around 20-30 due to spins ending.
Yes, each time that cell wins again, it doubles. So after 7 participations, it reaches 128x.
Yes, in certain jurisdictions you can buy free spins for 100x bet, with random chance of 3,4,5 scatters (RTP 96.5% same).
Some casinos offer ante bet (25% extra) which doubles scatter frequency, increasing trigger rate but lowering base RTP slightly.
Real feedback from cluster chasers.
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