Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Sweet Bonanza | Gates of Olympus |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Grid | 6×5, pay anywhere (8+) | 6×5, pay anywhere (8+) |
| Multipliers | Bombs 2×–100×, free spins only | Orbs 2×–500×, base game and free spins |
| Free spins | 10 (4+ scatters) | 15 (4+ scatters) |
| Multiplier in free spins | Added per tumble sequence, resets | Accumulates for the whole round |
| Max win | 21,100× | 5,000× |
| Volatility (game’s own label) | Low | Medium |
| Default RTP | about 96.48% | about 96.5% |
Figures are the providers’ defaults; casinos may run lower RTP versions. Always check the information panel of the game you open.
How the multipliers differ
In Sweet Bonanza, multiplier bombs only appear in free spins. Their values are added together at the end of each tumble sequence and multiply that sequence’s win; the next spin starts from zero.
In Gates of Olympus, multiplier orbs can land in the base game too, and during free spins every multiplier that contributes to a win is added to a total multiplier that keeps growing for the rest of the round. That creates the famous late-round explosions — and also many rounds where the multiplier grows but wins never land.
Which feels better?
- Sweet Bonanza feels lighter and more playful. Wins are frequent but small in the base game, and the bonus has a higher theoretical ceiling.
- Gates of Olympus feels more intense. Base-game multipliers create surprise wins, and the accumulating multiplier makes free spins dramatic. Its own rules label it medium volatility, one step above Sweet Bonanza’s low.
Which should you choose?
If you are new to pay-anywhere slots, start with Sweet Bonanza: its rules are easier and its multipliers more predictable. If you know Sweet Bonanza well and want stronger swings, try Gates of Olympus in demo mode first. Neither game gives better long-term odds; the default RTPs are very close.
Try both for free
Compare them yourself by playing both demos for the same number of spins with the same play-money stake. Our Sweet Bonanza demo loads the original directly from the provider.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gates of Olympus the same as Sweet Bonanza?
No. They share the 6×5 pay-anywhere engine, but Gates of Olympus has multipliers in the base game and an accumulating multiplier in free spins.
Which has the higher max win?
Sweet Bonanza: 21,100× against 5,000× for the original Gates of Olympus.
Which pays more often?
By the games’ own labels, Sweet Bonanza (low volatility) pays small wins more often than Gates of Olympus (medium). Many review sites rate both higher; see RTP and volatility for why the ratings differ.
Which has the better RTP?
Their default RTPs are very close, around 96.5%. Casinos may run lower versions of either.