How large does a cluster need to be before Sugar Rush pays a win?

At least 5 identical symbols must connect horizontally or vertically. Diagonal contact by itself does not create a qualifying cluster.

When does a grid position receive its first multiplier?

A winning symbol must first explode and mark the position. If another winning symbol later explodes on that same position during the relevant sequence, the cell receives its first 2x multiplier.

How does one multiplier position progress from 2x to 128x?

Repeated winning explosions on the same cell double its value through 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x and finally 128x.

What happens if a winning cluster covers several multiplier positions?

The multiplier values are added together. For example, a cluster covering 8x, 32x and 64x positions receives a combined 104x multiplier.

Do multiplier spots survive into the next paid base game spin?

No. Base game multiplier positions exist only during the current spin and its complete Tumble sequence. They reset once that sequence finishes.

Why are multiplier positions much stronger during Free Spins?

Marked positions and their multiplier values remain on the grid throughout the complete feature, allowing the same cells to grow and affect wins across several different Free Spins.

How many Free Spins do 3 through 7 Scatters award?

Three Scatters award 10 Free Spins, four provide 12, five award 15, six provide 20 and seven Scatters provide 30 Free Spins.

What happens to existing multipliers when Free Spins are retriggered?

They remain exactly where they are with their existing values. The additional spins simply provide more opportunities to increase or use those persistent multiplier positions.

Can Sugar Rush create a multiplier larger than 128x on one individual position?

No. One position is capped at 128x. However, several multiplier positions participating in the same cluster are added together, so the combined multiplier applied to one win can exceed 128x.

Does the 100x Bonus Buy guarantee only 10 Free Spins?

No. The purchase can generate between 3 and 7 triggering Scatters, resulting in 10, 12, 15, 20 or 30 starting Free Spins.

Sugar Rush

Name: Sugar Rush
Author: Pragmatic Play

Sugar Rush is one of the games that established Pragmatic Play's modern cluster formula, but its real strength is not simply the 7 by 7 grid or the candy theme. The slot is built around individual positions becoming progressively more valuable when winning symbols repeatedly explode on the same cells. Clusters trigger Tumbles, Tumbles create marked positions, and repeated wins over those positions can develop multipliers all the way to 128x. Free Spins then make those multiplier spots persistent across the complete feature. With high volatility, a 96.50% RTP and maximum potential of 5,000x the total bet, Sugar Rush rewards sequences that repeatedly return to the same areas of the grid. There are no conventional paylines. Wins are created by clusters containing at least 5 identical symbols connected horizontally or vertically. Diagonal contact alone does not count. The paytable includes several gummy bear symbols alongside premium sweets such as stars, jelly beans, hearts and the pink sweet, with larger clusters producing progressively stronger payouts. A cluster containing at least 15 premium pink sweets can pay as much as 150x the total bet before multipliers are considered. Every winning cluster triggers a Tumble. All symbols involved in the payout explode and disappear, while the remaining symbols fall into the empty spaces and new symbols enter from above. Any new qualifying cluster produces another payout and another Tumble. The sequence continues until no further winning cluster remains. The defining mechanic begins on the positions cleared by those winning symbols. After a symbol contributes to a win, its position becomes marked. If another winning symbol subsequently explodes on that same position during the current Tumble sequence, the cell receives a 2x multiplier. Further winning explosions on that exact position double the value through 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x and finally 128x. Several multiplier spots can contribute to the same winning cluster. When this happens, their values are added together before being applied to the cluster payout. A winning group covering 8x, 16x and 32x positions therefore receives a combined 56x multiplier. This makes several developed cells within one cluster potentially more valuable than relying on a single 128x position. Base game multiplier spots remain active only for the current paid spin and its Tumble sequence. Once the sequence finishes and the next paid spin begins, every marked position and multiplier is cleared. This makes long base game cascades particularly important because the multiplier progression has to develop before that sequence ends. The candy machine Scatter can appear anywhere across the grid. Landing 3 Scatters awards 10 Free Spins, 4 provide 12, 5 award 15, 6 provide 20 and 7 Scatters trigger the maximum starting allocation of 30 Free Spins. The Scatter symbols do not need to connect as a cluster. Free Spins retain the same Tumble and multiplier mechanics but remove the most important limitation from the base game. Every marked position and every multiplier created during the feature remains on the grid between Free Spins. A multiplier developed on the opening spin can therefore still influence a winning cluster much later in the bonus, while repeated hits continue doubling the position towards the 128x maximum. This persistence completely changes the value of early multiplier development. A 32x position created near the beginning has many more opportunities to grow or contribute to later clusters than the same multiplier appearing on the final spin. Several strong positions close together can become particularly powerful because one large cluster may eventually cover multiple multipliers at once. Free Spins can also be retriggered. Landing 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 Scatters during the feature awards another 10, 12, 15, 20 or 30 Free Spins respectively. All existing marked cells and multiplier values remain active when extra spins are awarded, which makes retriggers significantly more valuable after several strong multiplier positions have already developed. Where available, players can purchase the Free Spins feature for 100x the total bet. The Bonus Buy generates between 3 and 7 triggering Scatters, meaning the purchased feature can begin with anywhere from 10 to 30 Free Spins. The same persistent multiplier mechanics then apply. Sugar Rush has a maximum RTP of 96.50%, although lower operator configurations including 95.50% and 94.50% are also available. Stakes commonly range from 0.20 to 100. The published Hit Frequency is approximately 34.48%, while Free Spins occur naturally around once every 323 spins, equivalent to approximately 0.31%. Maximum potential is 5,000x and the published probability of reaching that cap is approximately 1 in 2.34 million spins. There is no conventional Wild, Megaways system or progressive jackpot. Sugar Rush ultimately succeeds because the important question is not only which symbols land, but exactly where repeated wins keep landing throughout the sequence.