Sweet Powernudge (Pragmatic Play) – Review & Demo Play

Sweet PowerNudge - Slot Overview

Pragmatic Play extends its PowerNudge line with Sweet PowerNudge, a 6x5 cluster pays slot that hits when 5+ matching symbols connect horizontally or vertically. The headline mechanic nudges winning reels down to pull fresh symbols, with win checks after every step. On the right sits a multiplier reel that can kick in, while free spins, an Ante Bet, and a feature buy round out the package. It’s candyland through and through, with lively audio, but the real pull is how nudge sequences can chain together.

Game Symbols in Sweet PowerNudge

Symbols are straight from the sweet jar. Lows are J, Q, K, A styled as chewy royals, highs are purple, yellow, green, and red treats. There are no wild symbols at any time. Entry clusters of five pay from 0.1x to 1x the bet depending on the symbol tier. At the top end, 15+ sized hits land 10x to 100x the stake, with the red dessert as the premium.

The scatter is a lollipop that can land on all reels. Scatters don’t pay, but they fuel the bonus. The grid fills with new icons via nudges rather than a tumble, so cluster sizes can swell within one paid spin. I find the high symbols really matter when a nudge chain keeps rolling, as that’s when the paytable’s upper bands start to show, especially if the multiplier reel decides to play along.

Sweet Powernudge Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	15+	x100
	12+	x20
	10+	x12
	9	x6
	8	x4
	7	x2
	6	x1.5
	5	x1
	15+	x75
	12+	x15
	10+	x9
	9	x4.5
	8	x3
	7	x1.5
	6	x1
	5	x0.75
	15+	x50
	12+	x10
	10+	x6
	9	x3
	8	x2
	7	x1
	6	x0.75
	5	x0.5
	15+	x40
	12+	x8
	10+	x4.5
	9	x2.25
	8	x1.5
	7	x0.75
	6	x0.5
	5	x0.4
	15+	x30
	12+	x6
	10+	x3
	9	x1.5
	8	x1
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.3
	15+	x20
	12+	x4
	10+	x2.5
	9	x1.25
	8	x0.8
	7	x0.4
	6	x0.3
	5	x0.2
	15+	x15
	12+	x3
	10+	x2
	9	x1
	8	x0.6
	7	x0.3
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.15
	15+	x10
	12+	x2
	10+	x1.5
	9	x0.75
	8	x0.5
	7	x0.25
	6	x0.15
	5	x0.1

Sweet PowerNudge - Slot Features

PowerNudge fires on every cluster win. All reels containing at least one winning symbol drop by one position, a new icon enters at the top, and the game evaluates again. If a fresh cluster forms, the process repeats. Non‑involved reels stay put, which helps track patterns across the grid. It’s a simple loop that can turn a single paid spin into a run of mini-resolutions.

Wins come from 5 to 15+ symbol clusters, and repeat wins count as new outcomes during the same sequence. With several reels tied to the same cluster, the board can step down in a pleasing staircase, opening lanes for extra connections. The cadence is different from a tumble, but the effect is similar when momentum picks up.

The Ante Bet adds 25% to the stake and doubles the chance of triggering free spins. I toggle it when sessions feel cold, as extra scatters appear more often with it active. Base game spells can be quiet, so leaning on the nudge engine is the way to play here.

Multiplier Reel in Sweet PowerNudge

The multiplier reel sits to the right and shows x1, x2, x3, x4, x5, or x10. It’s off by default in the base game yet can switch on at random. When active, it nudges alongside winning reels, and the value in the central cell adds to a running total after each nudge. That total applies to the win for that step, then it resets to x1 when the spin sequence ends.

Free Spins in Sweet PowerNudge

Scatters are collected within a single spin and its nudges. Gather 4 or more to trigger the bonus, starting with 7 free spins. If you entered with more than 4, the extras carry over to the meter in the feature, which is handy for the next top‑up.

During free spins, every 4 collected scatters add +3 spins. The collection meter does not reset between free spins, so scatter trickles still matter. The nudging cadence tends to feel longer here, giving the mechanic more room to produce clusters across the grid.

A big perk is that the multiplier reel is active for the full feature. It nudges with the action and keeps adding its middle value to the total applied on each step. If you don’t fancy waiting, there’s a feature buy for 100x the stake that takes you straight to 7 spins with the same rules.

Sweet PowerNudge - RTP, Volatility and Max Win

RTP comes in three settings: 96.08% by default, or 95.01% and 94.07% depending on the operator. Volatility is high. Stakes run from 20p to £100 per spin, rising by 25% if you switch on the Ante Bet. The game caps out at 5,000x the bet. Free spins hit about once in 389 spins in the raw model, and buying the feature costs 100x without changing the RTP profile.

Sweet PowerNudge - Slot Verdict

I like how the nudge, multiplier reel, and scatter collection feed into each other. The theme is familiar, and the candy look won’t surprise anyone, but when the multiplier reel wakes up during a long chain, the sums can add up in a hurry. Patience helps, as base play has dry patches.

Free spins are the sweet spot, mainly because the multiplier reel stays on throughout. The 5,000x ceiling is fair for this setup. For me, it’s a slot I dip into when I want a straight PowerNudge session with clear rules and a tidy bonus cycle.