8/10
Release Date: 28th May 2026
It all started in 2019 when Pragmatic Play dropped their first candy-themed slot, “Sweet Bonanza”, and the entire online gaming community was instantly hooked.With Time Sugar Rush became one of their most beloved titles, which is the slot from same series, renowned for its Pay Anywhere cluster mechanic and cascading multiplier system that could send winnings skyrocketing. Now, with Candy Rush joining the lineup, the excitement is back, and the big question is simple more of the same, or something entirely new?
Here, the setup unfolds above water in a vibrant tropical paradise bursting with candy elements, naturally. Everything looks enchanting, mouth-watering, a nostalgic throwback to 2022, and couldn’t be more delightful with all the captivating music and mesmerizing animations attached also it has some similarity with Jelly Express as well.

In Candy Rush, land 5 or more matching symbols anywhere on the grid to win. Follows tumble mechanic, winning symbols vanish, new ones drop in, and the chain keeps going. The tumbles continue as long as you keep on making wins.
Low-paying symbols, green, purple, orange, and yellow candy pieces. High-paying symbols, pink, blue, and red pieces of candy. A cluster made up of 5 matching symbols awards 0.2x to 1x the stake, increasing to 20x to 150x for a 15+ of a kind hit.
Candy Rush lets you bet anywhere from €0.20 to €240, making it accessible whether you’re testing the waters or going all in. The RTP sits at a solid 96.58%, comfortably above the industry average, with a max win of 15,000x your stake. It’s low volatility, though, so do not expect dry spells before things explode. Always worth checking your platform’s RTP variant before you spin, as it can vary depending on where you play.
A slot cannot be truly judged by just 100 spins, a game’s RTP is calculated across billions of spins, and no short session can tell the complete story. We know that. That’s why we play well beyond 100 spins before forming any opinion on a game.
But the 100 Spins Experience is something specific, a dedicated documented window within that session designed to give you a clear, honest snapshot of the game.
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A Multiplier Underlay, 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, 5×5, 6×6 or 7×7 in size, can randomly appear behind symbols on any spin, starting at a 2x multiplier. Every winning symbol covering the underlay triggers a doubling effect, 2x becomes 4x, then 8x, and so on, climbing all the way up to a maximum of 128x. The larger the underlay, the more symbols it catches, and the faster that multiplier snowballs. However, all multipliers reset once the Tumble Feature ends, so every base spin is a fresh start. It’s a high-risk, high-reward mechanic that can turn an ordinary cluster into something seriously sweet.
Hit 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 BONUS symbols anywhere on the grid to randomly trigger either the Free Spins or Super Free Spins feature, awarding 10, 12, 15, 20, or 30 free spins, respectively. During Free Spins, at least one multiplier underlay of any random size is guaranteed to land every spin, keeping the momentum alive. Step it up to Super Free Spins, and that guarantees upgrades to a full 7×7 underlay every single spin, maximum coverage, maximum chaos. Land bonus symbols again during the feature to retrigger and add even more spins to your count. Special reels are also in play throughout, giving the feature its own distinct rhythm separate from the base game.
• Base Buy (100x stake): Randomly triggers either the Free Spins or Super Free Spins feature.
• Super Free Spins 1 (300x stake): Buys directly into Super Free Spins with a guaranteed 7×7 underlay landing on every spin.
• Super Free Spins 2 (750x stake): A random-sized underlay lands each spin, and multipliers persist throughout the entire feature without resetting between spins.
Special Bets
• Ante Bet (4x stake): Increases the chance of triggering free spins by 10x on every base game spin.
• Super Spin 1 (10x stake): Guarantees an underlay with a 2x–8x multiplier on each base game spin.
• Super Spin 2 (100x stake): Guarantees a full 7×7 underlay with a 2x–32x multiplier on every spin.
Note: Free spins cannot trigger while either Super Spin is active.

Candy Rush is a worthy addition to Pragmatic Play’s ever-growing candy universe, refining everything that made Sugar Rush so addictive, cluster pays, cascading tumbles, and a multiplier system reinvigorated by randomly placed underlays that keep every spin feeling unpredictable and alive. The Free Spins and Super Free Spins features deliver genuine big-win potential, while the flexible special bets and feature buy options cater beautifully to every type of player, from cautious beginners to fearless high-rollers chasing that next big hit. The 96.58% RTP, a mouth-watering 15,000x max win, and an irresistible tropical candy setting make it as visually satisfying as it is potentially rewarding.
That said, it plays it a little too safe. The multiplier reset between base game spins can kill momentum quickly, and the absence of wild symbols, a gamble feature, or a truly standalone mechanic means it falls short of carving out a bold identity entirely its own. For veterans of the series, it can occasionally feel like a remix rather than a fresh chapter.
It isn’t a reinvention, it’s a delicious evolution. Sweet, strategic, and seriously rewarding when everything clicks into place, but with just a little room left in the candy bowl for more.
Candy Rush by Pragmatic Play is available at most Canadian-friendly online casinos with CAD supported at most platforms.
RTP check: This slot comes with 3 RTP versions 96.58%, 95.57% and 94.53%. Always confirm which version your casino runs before depositing real CAD, the difference is significant on an extreme volatility game.
Ontario players: Verify availability at an iGaming Ontario licensed casino before playing.
Feature buy: Availability may vary by casino in Canada, confirm before depositing.
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Candy Rush has a default RTP of 96.58% above the industry average. Multiple RTP configurations( 95.57% and 94.53%.) exist so your casino may be running a lower variant. Always check the in-game information panel before depositing real money to confirm the exact version at your casino.
Candy Rush is a Low volatility slot game as its Hit Frequency is 1 in 2.83 spins.
A randomly sized underlay from 2×2 up to 7×7 appears behind symbols on any spin starting at 2x. Every winning symbol covering the underlay doubles its multiplier value 2x becomes 4x, then 8x, up to 128x. The larger the underlay the more symbols it covers and the faster the multiplier compounds. Crucially the multiplier resets after each base spin tumble sequence ends it only persists throughout free spins.
Sugar Rush builds multipliers position-by-position based on repeated wins in the same grid spot a predictable, strategic system. Candy Rush replaces this with random underlay placement you can’t anticipate where the underlay will appear. The max win increases from 5,000x to 15,000x and the special bets system is significantly expanded. The core cluster pays and tumble mechanics are shared but the multiplier delivery systems are fundamentally different.
The Ante Bet at 4x stake offers the best value it increases your free spins trigger chance by 10x at minimal cost. For direct bonus access the Base Buy at 100x is standard. The Super Free Spins 2 at 750x has the highest ceiling with persistent multipliers throughout the entire feature but it requires serious bankroll commitment and is only suitable for high rollers with disposable funds for that level of variance.
My name is Manish, and I’ve spent the last 6+ years working at the heart of the iGaming industry, not only as a reviewer, but as a developer building slot clients for some of the industry’s top providers. Read More→