Super Scatter vs 1000 vs 2500: How four slots differ by version
Checked in the demo on November 14, 2026.
Four games in the series come in several versions: the original, a 1000 edition and, for two of them, a 2500. We checked every version's rules in the demo ourselves except Gates of Olympus 2500, whose figures carry an asterisk. Spin-offs such as the POP and Christmas editions are separate games, so they aren't covered here.
Super Scatter versions pay a prize when the bonus triggers, while the 1000 and 2500 editions have stronger multipliers inside the bonus. Sugar Rush is the exception: its new version inherited the 1000's multipliers. Within one game, the grid, symbols and tumbles barely change from version to version.
Quick answer: which version to pick
- Gates of Olympus: if you like the original and want a shot at 50,000x, take the special scatter version. For orbs up to 1,000x, pick the 1000.
- Sugar Rush: take the Super Scatter edition. It has the same bonus as the 1000, with a higher cap and RTP.
- Sweet Bonanza: for relaxed play, the special scatter version. For big bombs, the 1000 or 2500.
- Starlight Princess: same call as Gates. The special scatter version stays closest to the original, and the 1000 is the pick for hearts up to 1,000x.
Gates of Olympus: the main versions
| Version | Released | Max win | Multipliers | Volatility | RTP | Bonus buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Olympus | February 2021 | 5,000x | 2x–500x | medium | 96.50% | 100x |
| Gates of Olympus 1000 | December 2023 | 15,000x | 2x–1,000x | high | 96.50% | 100x |
| Gates of Olympus Super Scatter | April 2025 | 50,000x | 2x–500x | medium | 96.50% | 100x and 500x |
| Gates of Olympus 2500 | September 2026 | 25,000x | up to 2,500x | high* | 96.51%* | no data* |
All four versions run on the same 6×5 grid, with scatter pays (Pay Anywhere) for 8 or more matching symbols, tumbles, and multiplier orbs that add up to a total multiplier during free spins.
Gates of Olympus 1000 changes the multipliers. Orbs go up to 1,000x, the cap rises to 15,000x, and the rules list volatility as high. The bonus buy still costs 100x.
Gates of Olympus Super Scatter leaves the multipliers alone, keeping the 2x–500x orbs of the 2021 game. What it adds is an instant prize when special scatters help trigger the bonus: 100x, 500x, 5,000x or 50,000x your bet for one, two, three or four of them. Four at once pay exactly 50,000x, which is where the cap comes from.
Gates of Olympus 2500 has orbs up to 2,500x, a 25,000x cap and a wheel that picks one of four modes before free spins. It has no special scatter. We couldn't find a demo, so the starred figures come from the provider's page and press releases.
The Super Scatter version suits players who like the original Gates and want a shot at a big prize without the riskier bonus of the 1000. If you want a bonus with more punch, choose the 1000: more rounds fizzle, but the multipliers hit harder.
Our Olympus test with both buys is in the full review.
Sugar Rush: the main versions
| Version | Released | Max win | Multipliers | Volatility | RTP | Bonus buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Rush | 2022 | 5,000x | spots up to 128x | high | 96.50% | 100x |
| Sugar Rush 1000 | 2024 | 25,000x | spots up to 1,024x | high | 96.53% | 100x and 500x |
| Sugar Rush Super Scatter | January 2026 | 50,000x | spots up to 1,024x | high | 96.58% | 100x and 500x |
Sugar Rush works differently from Gates of Olympus: a 7×7 grid that pays for clusters of 5 or more symbols. When a symbol explodes, its spot is marked, and each further explosion there adds a multiplier that doubles every time. In free spins, the marks stay until the bonus ends.
In the original, a spot's multiplier climbs to 128x and the cap is 5,000x. Sugar Rush 1000 raises spots to 1,024x and the cap to 25,000x, and adds a second buy at 500x where every spot starts at 2x.
Sugar Rush Super Scatter is the only game in the series that took its multipliers from the 1000 edition. Spots still grow to 1,024x and the buys are unchanged; the special scatter prize and a 50,000x cap come on top. It also has special bets the 1000 lacks: a 5x ante bet and two Super Spin modes. Its RTP of 96.58% is the highest of any Sugar Rush.
In Sugar Rush, the 1000 and the Super Scatter edition are near twins with almost the same bonus. The newer one adds an extra shot at a prize when free spins trigger and a slightly higher RTP, so all else being equal we would pick it.
How the spots built up in our bonus is shown in the Sugar Rush review.
Sweet Bonanza: the main versions
| Version | Released | Max win | Multipliers | Volatility | RTP | Bonus buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Bonanza | 2019 | over 21,100x | bombs 2x–100x | low | 96.49–96.60% | 100x |
| Sweet Bonanza 1000 | 2024 | 25,000x | bombs up to 1,000x | medium | 96.53% | 100x and 500x |
| Sweet Bonanza Super Scatter | July 2025 | 50,000x | bombs 2x–100x | low | 96.51% | 100x and 500x |
| Sweet Bonanza 2500 | May 2026 | 25,000x | bombs up to 2,500x | medium | 96.52% | 100x, 500x and 1,000x |
In every Sweet Bonanza version, multiplier bombs land during free spins and stay in play until the tumble sequence ends. What changes is how big they get. The 2500 is the odd one out: multipliers also appear in the base game in its Super Spin modes, and in the Super Free Spins 2 buy they build into a total multiplier.
The original and Sweet Bonanza Super Scatter share the same bombs, 2x to 100x, and the rules rate both as low volatility. The new version adds a prize when free spins trigger and a 50,000x cap, against just over 21,100x for the original. In its 500x buy, bombs start at 20x.
Sweet Bonanza 1000 pushes bombs to 1,000x and the 2500 to 2,500x. Both are medium volatility with a 25,000x cap. The 2500 has the most ways to play: three buys (100x, 500x and 1,000x) and four special bets, from a raised bonus chance to modes where a multiplier lands on every spin. It has no special scatter.
For relaxed play and steady small wins, take the special scatter version: classic Sweet Bonanza with a prize added. If you're chasing big bombs in the bonus, the 1000 or 2500 suits you better.
What two 100x bombs did in our round is shown in the Sweet Bonanza review.
Starlight Princess: the main versions
| Version | Released | Max win | Multipliers | Volatility | RTP | Bonus buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlight Princess | 2021 | 5,000x | 2x–500x | medium | 96.50% | 100x |
| Starlight Princess 1000 | 2023 | 15,000x | 2x–1,000x | high | 96.50% | 100x |
| Starlight Princess Super Scatter | October 2025 | 50,000x | 2x–500x | medium | 96.50% | 100x and 500x |
Starlight Princess copies the Gates of Olympus layout exactly: a 6×5 grid, pays anywhere, and multipliers up to 500x that add up into a total during free spins.
In Starlight Princess 1000, multipliers reach 1,000x, the cap is 15,000x and volatility is high. Starlight Princess Super Scatter keeps the original's multipliers and adds the special scatter prize and a 50,000x cap. In its 500x buy, heart multipliers start at 10x. There is no 2500 version of Starlight Princess.
The choice mirrors Gates of Olympus. Fans of the original will feel at home with the Super Scatter edition, while the 1000 is the one for stronger multipliers.
The round where the total multiplier climbed to 94x is covered in our Starlight Princess review.
Volatility and RTP are as listed in the rules of the free Pragmatic Play demo on November 14, 2026. Slot databases sometimes list a different volatility; we use the one the game itself shows. An asterisk marks data from the provider's page and press releases. We have not checked that version in the demo.
Mahjong Wins Super Scatter sits outside this comparison, because Mahjong Wins has no 1000 version. There's the original and sequels such as Mahjong Wins 2 and Mahjong Wins 3, but those are separate games with their own rules. For how that edition plays, see our Mahjong Wins review.
Why a 50,000x cap doesn't make a game more generous
In the special scatter versions, the most direct route to the 50,000x max win is four special scatters landing as free spins trigger. That is very rare, and regular wins with big multipliers can reach the cap too. In a normal session, the bonus pays according to its multipliers, and those are stronger in the 1000 and 2500 editions, except in Sugar Rush, where the 1000 and the new version share them. What the special scatter does add is a prize even for a single symbol: 100x your bet in Gates of Olympus, Sugar Rush, Sweet Bonanza and Starlight Princess. At a $1 bet that's $100 before the first free spin, the price of a regular buy.
In the first session of our test, Super Free Spins at 500x returned 560x in Gates of Olympus, 502x in Sweet Bonanza, 575x in Starlight Princess and only 196x in Sugar Rush. Across three buys per game the picture changes: none of the games earned back the price, with returns from 47% in Sweet Bonanza to 88% in Starlight Princess. Our bonus buy test lists all 47 buys.
How to tell which version your casino has
The name is the easiest clue. Casino lobbies list each version in full: "Gates of Olympus 1000", "Gates of Olympus Super Scatter" and so on. If in doubt, open the rules inside the game. They show the max win and RTP of the exact version the casino installed. The RTP may be lower than in our table, because the provider releases every game in several variants. Our step-by-step RTP check shows where to find that line.
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FAQ
Which is better overall, the 1000 or the Super Scatter version?
If the bonus itself matters most, take the 1000: its multipliers are stronger, though more bonuses end with a small win. Sugar Rush is the exception. Spots grow to 1,024x in both versions and the bonus is almost the same, so there we would pick the newer one. In the other games, the special scatter version stays closer to the original: the bonus is unchanged, with a prize when free spins trigger and a 50,000x cap on top.
Do Gates of Olympus 2500 and Sweet Bonanza 2500 have a Super Scatter?
No. The 2500 editions offer multipliers up to 2,500x and several free spins modes or special bets instead. The prize for the special scatter only exists in games with Super Scatter in the name. In some other slots, a similar symbol unlocks enhanced free spins.
Where can I play these versions free?
Each game's review has a Pragmatic Play demo. Press "Play for free": there's no sign-up, and the balance is virtual.
Which version has the highest RTP?
The gap is small: about a tenth of a percentage point. The highest figure, 96.60%, belongs to the original Sweet Bonanza, but it is only the top of the 96.49–96.60% range in its demo rules. Among versions with a single RTP figure, Sugar Rush Super Scatter leads with 96.58%.
Why is the Super Scatter cap higher than the 1000's if the multipliers are smaller?
Mainly because of the prize for four of those symbols: 50,000x your bet the moment the bonus triggers. Regular wins can reach the cap too. Multipliers in these versions stay as in the original, except in Sugar Rush, where they match the 1000.