Always Up! Slot (Mini Review)
Always Up! from BGaming is a 3-reel, 3-row slot with 5 paylines, an RTP of 95.07%, and a max win potential of 559x the bet. Stakes start at €0.10 and can technically climb to €450, though some casinos may set lower maximums.
The game takes its inspiration from Chinese New Year celebrations, placing the reels inside a pagoda and filling them with familiar symbols such as firecrackers, lotus flowers, and golden coins. It’s a theme that’s been done countless times before, but BGaming presents it with clean visuals and a polished look, even if it doesn’t feel particularly original.
Gameplay is kept deliberately simple. The base game revolves entirely around line wins with little else happening between spins. The main draw is the bonus round, triggered by three scatters, though landing one or two can also randomly activate it. Once inside, you’ll pick one of five fireworks, which climb in value until yours explodes, awarding the multiplier it reached at that moment. The design gives it a crash-game feel, offering a sense of tension as you watch the chosen firework build.
Always Up! is easy to grasp and has a feature that stands out from more conventional 3-reel slots, but its potential is undercut by a low max win and below-average RTP. With the bonus buy priced at 80x but the top prize capped at just 559x, the math model feels restrictive. It might be worth a few spins or bonus buys to see the firework mechanic in action, but long-term, this is a lightweight release with limited appeal.
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