BGaming Revisits Always Up! With Expanded Bonus Paths

BGaming Revisits Always Up! With Expanded Bonus Paths

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2012

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BGaming has returned to one of its more unconventional slot concepts with the release of Always Up! x10000, a follow-up that expands both the structure and potential outcomes of the original Always Up! title. First introduced in September, the initial game stood out for its attempt to merge a traditional 5×3 reel layout with mechanics more commonly associated with crash-style games. The new edition keeps that hybrid foundation intact while introducing broader Bonus options, revised pacing, and a clearer seasonal direction tied to Chinese New Year.

Rather than repositioning the concept entirely, Always Up! x10000 takes a measured step forward. The base game remains familiar in form, anchored in standard reel play, while the defining changes appear once the Bonus mechanics come into play. This balance between continuity and adjustment suggests a design approach focused on refinement rather than reinvention.

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04/02/2026

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The most visible change lies in the game's revised win limits. The original Always Up! capped its maximum return at ×559, a figure that aligned with its single Bonus path. In the x10000 version, BGaming restructures the Bonus system, allowing a significantly higher ceiling of ×10,490. This increase is not presented as a flat adjustment, but as a consequence of a more layered Bonus design.

Always Up! x10000 introduces four distinct Bonus entry points, each determined by the number of Scatter symbols that trigger the feature. A three-Scatter trigger leads to a Bonus round with a maximum multiplier of ×999. Landing four Scatters raises that limit to ×2,997, while five Scatters unlock the highest tier, where multipliers can climb as high as ×9,990. By linking potential returns directly to Scatter count, the game introduces a more transparent risk structure, allowing players to understand how Bonus access shapes possible outcomes.

This tiered system also affects the game's volatility profile. Lower Scatter triggers offer more contained ranges, while higher-tier Bonuses carry a wider spread between modest and extreme results. The structure encourages gradual escalation rather than a single, all-or-nothing feature, marking a clear departure from the original release.

Access to these Bonus rounds is not limited to natural gameplay triggers. Always Up! x10000 includes a Buy Bonus option that allows direct entry into each Scatter tier. Alongside standard purchases, BGaming offers a random multiplier option, shifting some of the uncertainty from the reels to the Bonus selection itself. This choice introduces variability earlier and aligns with the game's broader theme of controlled unpredictability.

Once the Bonus round begins, the core mechanic remains familiar to those who played the first title. Players select a rocket, which then progresses alongside others as multipliers increase. Each rocket exits the sequence at a different point, and the selected rocket determines the final multiplier applied to the win. The outcome depends on how long that rocket stays active relative to the rest, preserving the crash-inspired tension that defined the original concept.

BGaming has made technical adjustments to this sequence, refining the rocket's animation and flight pacing. The motion is faster and more fluid, reducing pauses and making the Bonus phase feel more continuous. While the underlying logic remains unchanged, these refinements affect how the feature unfolds moment to moment, tightening the game's overall rhythm.

Visually, Always Up! x10000 leans more clearly into its Chinese New Year theme than its predecessor. Fireworks, color choices, and background elements play a more consistent role across both the base game and Bonus rounds. Rather than treating the theme as a decorative layer, the new version integrates it more deliberately into the game's identity. The release timing reinforces this direction, positioning the title as a seasonal addition rather than a neutral catalogue entry.

BGaming has indicated that this release reflects ongoing player interest in traditional grid formats combined with alternative Bonus mechanics. Ruslan Shakhlovich, Game Designer at BGaming, noted that the studio aimed to ensure fans of the 5×3 layout could engage with the same blend of reel-based play and casual-leaning Bonus action that has shaped several of the company's recent projects. He also pointed to the decision to expand the festive design and align the launch window with the holiday period.