Sweet Bonanza vs Gates of Olympus: Differences Compared

Sweet Bonanza vs Gates of Olympus

Sweet Bonanza and Gates of Olympus are Pragmatic Play slots that both pay anywhere with 8 or more matching symbols and both tumble. Their RTP is nearly level, 96.48% against 96.5%. The differences that matter are the max win, 21,100x against 5,000x, where multipliers can land (only in free spins in Sweet Bonanza, in the base game too in Gates of Olympus), and the free spins you start with, 10 against 15. A free demo of each plays on this site.

Sweet Bonanza vs Gates of Olympus: side by side

Sweet Bonanza and Gates of Olympus compared: RTP, volatility, max win
Fact	Sweet Bonanza	Gates of Olympus
Studio	Pragmatic Play	Pragmatic Play
Released	2019	2021
Headline RTP	96.48%	96.5%
Lowest recorded RTP	One version on record	One version on record
Average cost per $1,000 wagered	$35.20	$35
Max win	21,100×	5,000×
How wins pay	Not published	Pay anywhere
Bonus buy	Not published	Yes
Free demo on its page	Yes	Yes

Figures from each studio's published data, the same as on the game pages. The casino chooses which RTP version a game runs.

Edited by Daniel MorganFounder & Editor

Updated 17 Oct 20262 min readHow we review

Sweet Bonanza vs Gates of Olympus: RTP and house edge

Sweet Bonanza lists 96.48%, a 3.52% house edge and $35.2 lost on average per $1,000 wagered. Gates of Olympus lists 96.5%, a 3.5% house edge and $35. Over 100 spins at a $5 bet, which wagers $500, the average cost is $17.6 against $17.5. Neither game has a published volatility rating, so the RTP gap is too small to guide a choice. Sweet Bonanza came out in 2019 and Gates of Olympus in 2021.

Sweet Bonanza vs Gates of Olympus: max win

Here the games split. Sweet Bonanza limits a win to 21,100x the bet, Gates of Olympus to 5,000x, so the first ceiling is more than four times the second. At a $1 bet that is $21,100 against $5,000. At $5 it is $105,500 against $25,000, and at a $0.2 bet $4,220 against $1,000. These are ceilings for one result, not what you should expect.

Multipliers compared: base game or free spins only

Wins pay the same way in both, and the paying-symbol tables in the demos match: the top symbol pays 50x for 12 or more. The multipliers do not match. In Sweet Bonanza the multiplier symbol is on the reels only during free spins, with values from 2x to 100x. In Gates of Olympus it can hit randomly in the base game and in free spins, with values up to 500x.

In both, the values on screen are added when the tumbling ends and applied to that sequence's total win. In Gates of Olympus the free-spins multipliers also pile up into a running total for the whole round. Sweet Bonanza's potential therefore sits entirely in the bonus.

Free spins and bonus buy compared

Both start free spins with 4 or more scatters. Sweet Bonanza awards 10 free spins and Gates of Olympus awards 15. In each, 3 or more scatters during the round add 5 more.

The buy costs 100x the total bet in both, and the ante setting works alike: a 25x bet multiplier doubles the chance of natural free spins and disables the buy, while 20x leaves it available.

Which one should you try first

Try Sweet Bonanza if you want the higher cap and multipliers that arrive only in the bonus. Try Gates of Olympus if you would rather see multipliers during ordinary spins and a longer free spins round. A few minutes in each free demo shows the difference.

Verdict

Sweet Bonanza fits readers who want the 21,100x ceiling and are fine with all multipliers waiting for free spins, at 96.48% RTP. Gates of Olympus fits those who prefer multipliers in every spin and 15 free spins, with a 5,000x cap and a 96.5% RTP. Neither shows a volatility label, and the house edge is 3.52% and 3.5% respectively.

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Sweet Bonanza vs Gates of Olympus: FAQ

What is the difference between Sweet Bonanza and Gates of Olympus?

Sweet Bonanza has a 21,100x max win, 10 free spins and multipliers only in free spins. Gates of Olympus has a 5,000x cap, 15 free spins and multipliers in the base game too.

Does Gates of Olympus have a higher RTP than Sweet Bonanza?

Barely. Gates of Olympus lists 96.5% and Sweet Bonanza lists 96.48%, a house edge of 3.5% against 3.52%.

Which has the bigger max win, Sweet Bonanza or Gates of Olympus?

Sweet Bonanza, at 21,100x the bet. Gates of Olympus caps wins at 5,000x.

Can I play Sweet Bonanza and Gates of Olympus for free?

Yes. A free demo of each game plays on this site, with no account needed.

Which game has the bigger multipliers, Sweet Bonanza or Gates of Olympus?

Gates of Olympus, up to 500x against 100x in Sweet Bonanza. Sweet Bonanza shows them only in free spins, while Gates of Olympus also shows them in the base game.