Why did they even make a sequel?
Fruit Party wasn't broken. 96.47% RTP, satisfying cluster mechanics, multipliers — everything worked. But Pragmatic Play decided the slot was missing one thing: a Wild symbol. And in August 2021, the sequel arrived.
In short: same 7x7 grid, same fruits, same Tumble mechanic. But now a Wild can appear after a win. It doesn't just substitute symbols — it grows. Each subsequent win doubles it: x2, x4, x8... all the way up to x256. And during bonus spins, it triples — up to x729.
Sounds like a straight upgrade? Not quite. Pragmatic Play adjusted the math so that the chance of hitting the x5,000 max win is 5.6 times worse: 1 in 495,050 vs 1 in 88,230 in the original. They gave you a new mechanic but took away the probability. A classic trade-off.
RTP was bumped up symbolically — 96.53% vs 96.47%. The 0.06% difference is invisible over any realistic number of spins. Hit Frequency did go up to 40% though, so small wins land a bit more often.
Honestly: is it worth switching from the original?
What got better
- Wild stays on the grid and grows — genuinely changes the feel
- In bonus, the multiplier triples (up to x729) — massive potential
- More frequent small wins (Hit Frequency 40% vs 37%)
- Up to 25 free spins (original caps at 20)
- RTP 96.53% — technically a bit higher
What got worse
- Max win odds are 5.6x worse — 1:495,050 vs 1:88,230
- Multipliers add up instead of multiplying — lower ceiling
- Casinos often set the reduced 94.46% RTP — always check
- Max win wasn't increased: still x5,000
How the mechanics work: clusters on a 7x7 grid
For those who haven't played the original: there are no paylines here. None at all. It's a 7x7 grid, and you form clusters — groups of 5+ matching symbols connected horizontally or vertically. The bigger the cluster, the bigger the payout. Bets range from €0.20 to €100.
Paytable: what to pay attention to
Symbols fall into two groups. Low-paying (hearts, stars) — there's lots of them, they pay little. High-paying — fruits. Here's what you get for a cluster of 15+ symbols:
- Strawberry — 150x bet (the most valuable symbol)
- Orange — 100x
- Grapes — 90x
- Plum and Apple — 60x each
- Hearts and Stars — 20-40x (fillers)
The golden peach is the Scatter. Three of them trigger the bonus round. The Wild doesn't appear randomly on its own — it only shows up as a result of a winning cluster.
Tumble: cascades that feed the Wild
After every win, the cluster symbols vanish, the rest drop down, and new ones fill in from the top. This continues as long as winning combinations keep forming. In the context of Fruit Party 2, this matters more than in the original: each cascade is a chance for the Wild to grow in multiplier. A single good cascade chain of 4-5 hits can push a Wild from x2 to x32.
The main feature: a Wild that doesn't leave
How the Wild appears and grows
Here's how it works in practice. You form a cluster, the symbols disappear — and on one of the positions, a Wild with an x2 multiplier stays behind. If that Wild is part of the next cascade's cluster, it doesn't vanish. It doubles.
The chain in the base game: x2 → x4 → x8 → x16 → x32 → x64 → x128 → x256. Eight levels of growth. In practice, getting even to x16 is an event. I personally never reached x256 in 300+ demo spins.
Important nuance: if multiple Wilds are on the grid at the same time, their multipliers add up rather than multiply. Two Wilds at x4 = x8, not x16. This significantly limits the potential compared to slots where multipliers multiply together.
Bonus spins: where things get interesting
Golden peaches (Scatter) trigger free spins:
- 3 peaches — 10 spins
- 4 peaches — 12 spins
- 5 peaches — 15 spins
- 6 peaches — 20 spins
- 7 peaches — 25 spins (very rare)
During the bonus, the Wild mechanic changes: starting multiplier is x3, and it triples with each level. x3 → x9 → x27 → x81 → x243 → x729. This is where the big wins theoretically hide. Retrigger: 3+ Scatters award +5 extra spins.
Buying the bonus: doing the math
100x your bet — and you're straight into the bonus with guaranteed 10 spins. In regular play, the bonus hits roughly once every 404 spins. At an average bet, the buy-in costs about the same as spinning naturally. But without the wait.
The math: what to check before playing for real money
RTP 96.53% — one of the best numbers in Pragmatic Play's catalog. But there's a catch: the provider offers casinos three configuration options, and not all of them pick the highest one.
How to Check RTP Before Playing
- Open the game at your chosen casino
- Click the "i" (info) or "☰" (menu) button
- Find the "Game Rules" or "Theoretical Return" section
- Verify the RTP is 96.53%
RTP below 96%? Better find another casino. 2% difference matters in the long run.
Volatility is 5/5 — maximum. This means the base game will frequently deliver small wins (Hit Frequency 40%), but the real money is only in the bonus. And the bonus, remember, drops once every 404 spins. At a €1 bet, that's roughly €80 before you see your first bonus round. Plan your bankroll accordingly.
My experience: 300 demo spins — what I noticed
I ran three demo sessions of 100 spins each. Here are observations you won't find in Pragmatic Play's press releases.
Base game — patient
Small clusters of 5-7 symbols land constantly. But Wild doesn't appear after every win — more like 1 in 3-4 cases. And most of the time it survives to x2 or x4 before the cascade ends. The feeling is like the slot dangles hope but doesn't deliver.
Bonus — a lottery with potential
Across three sessions, the bonus triggered once (10 spins). Result — x47 of the bet. Not bad, but far from the theoretical ceiling. The Wild reached x9 during the bonus. To see x729, you'd need a long cascade chain — and for that you need a large cluster in a good position.
Who it's for
Players who enjoy watching a multiplier grow and who can tolerate long dry spells for the sake of one powerful bonus round. If you prefer more consistent medium-sized wins, the original Fruit Party or Sweet Bonanza will feel more comfortable.
Calculator: how much can you win
Max win is x5,000 of your bet. Enter your stake to see the range of possible payouts:
Comparison table: the sequel in context
How Fruit Party 2 stacks up against the original and competitors — at a glance:
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max Win | Bonus | Special Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fruit Party 2
|
96.53% | x5,000 | 100x | Wild x256, triples in bonus to x729 | |
Fruit Party (original)
|
96.47% | x5,000 | 100x | Random multipliers up to x256 | |
Sweet Bonanza
|
96.48% | x21,175 | 100x | Bomb multipliers up to x100 | |
Juicy Fruits
|
96.42% | x5,000 | 100x | Fruity theme, Cluster Pays |
Which one to pick?
If you like the idea of a growing multiplier and can live with rarer big wins — go for the sequel. If a realistic shot at the max payout matters to you — the original is 5.6x more generous in that regard. And if you want the highest ceiling among Pragmatic's fruit-themed slots — Sweet Bonanza at x21,175 stands in a league of its own.
Similar slots: what else to try
If Fruit Party 2 clicked for you (or didn't, and you want something different), here are the closest alternatives with demos:
Fruit Party (original)
RTP: 96.47%
Juicy Fruits
RTP: 96.42%
Extra Juicy
RTP: 96.52%
Sweet Bonanza
RTP: 96.48%Frequently asked questions about Fruit Party 2
What's the key difference from the original Fruit Party?
The core change is the Wild symbol. The first game didn't have one — multipliers were random. In the sequel, Wild appears after a win, stays on the grid, and doubles with every subsequent win (up to x256 in base, up to x729 in bonus). But the trade-off is real: the chance of hitting the max win dropped by a factor of 5.6.
What RTP do casinos actually set?
Pragmatic Play offers three options: 96.53%, 95.45%, and 94.46%. Most major casinos use the maximum, but not all. Before playing for real money, go to the slot's menu → "Rules" → find the "Theoretical Return" line. If it's below 96%, find a different casino.
Why is the max win only x5,000 — isn't that low?
By Pragmatic Play standards, it's mid-range. Gates of Olympus also caps at x5,000, while Sweet Bonanza goes up to x21,175. For Fruit Party 2, the cap is tied to the additive multiplier mechanic: the ceiling is lower than it would be if multipliers multiplied together.
Can you realistically hit the x729 Wild in the bonus?
Theoretically yes, but it requires 6 consecutive cascades involving the same Wild. In practice, this is extremely rare. Most bonus sessions end with the Wild at the x3-x27 range.
Is buying the bonus for 100x worth it?
Mathematically, buying and spinning naturally give roughly the same expected value. The bonus in regular play hits once every ~404 spins, which at a €1 bet costs ~€80 on average. The 100x buy-in is slightly more expensive but skips the wait. It comes down to your playstyle: patient players spin, impatient ones buy.
Can I try it for free?
Yes, the demo version is available right on this page — click "Play Free" in the review header. No registration needed, you play with virtual credits.
Player Reviews
Bought the bonus three times at €2 bet. First two were dead — around x15 each. Third one the Wild climbed to x27 and I got x320. Overall I'm down, but the mechanic is fun. Would be perfect if they raised the max above x5000.