Always Up! (BGaming) – Review & Demo Play

Always Up! Slot Overview

I went into Always Up! expecting classic gameplay, and that’s what you get on a 3-reel, 3-row setup with 5 paylines. Stakes run from 0.10 to 450, with a default RTP of 95.07% and medium volatility. The hit frequency is listed at 8.14%, and the top win sits at 559x the bet. Base spins are straight line wins, no frills. The appeal hangs on the bonus, and I found myself chasing it rather than waiting for the base game to heat up.

Always Up! Slot Information

Its East-Asian flavour comes through straight away. The reels sit inside a pagoda with crisp colours, while symbols include lotus flowers, firecrackers, coins, and a Bonus scatter. It runs well on mobile and desktop for me. The layout is pure 3x3, so reading the grid is effortless, and the presentation keeps things tidy. I like the neat animations on wins, but the style plays it safe, leaning on familiar festival imagery rather than trying to push a new angle.

Always Up! pays on 5 fixed lines, and wins come from landing three of a kind. You’re not juggling stacked modifiers or expanding ways here, just clean line hits that either land or they don’t. It means bankroll drift is steady until the feature shows up. I did see the scatter tease a fair bit, and when two drop it keeps you interested, though nothing else happens in the base game beyond standard pays. That keeps focus on the rocket bonus.

Always Up! Slot Features

Features are straightforward. Always Up! runs with a single Bonus Game and an optional Feature Buy. There are no wilds, no respins, no extra base perks. That stripped setup keeps the rhythm quick, and I found the spin cadence snappy on any device. The engine is built around the rocket multipliers in the feature. Given the capped top prize at 559x and default RTP of 95.07%, the maths sits on the lean side, which shapes how I approach stakes.

The feature triggers from three Bonus scatters, though I’ve seen it pop after one or two as well, which adds a cheeky surprise during dry spells. Outside that, the base game sticks to line pays. Because the volatility is billed as average, sessions feel measured rather than wild, yet the hit rate of 8.14% means you can ride patches without notable action. That’s why I lean on the buy when chasing rockets.

I like the crash-like tension of the firework climb. Pick a rocket and watch it scale values until it blows, then you take the multiplier on screen. It’s easy to read and carries a sweat, even if the ceiling keeps expectations grounded. The simplicity helps short sessions, and it serves as a palate cleanser between heavier titles. For longer play, I temper bets, as the feature is the only real burst and the returns lean towards modest.

Bonus Game in Always Up!

The Bonus Game starts with three scatters in view, though I’ve had it trigger off fewer on occasion. You pick one of five rockets. Your choice launches and climbs through multipliers that can reach up to 499x, then explodes and pays the value shown at that moment. It mirrors a crash style sweat. The rest of the grid stays out of play here, so it’s all about that rising number. With the slot capped at 559x, you know the lane you’re running.

Bonus Buy Feature

Bonus Game You can buy the Bonus Game by paying 80 x your bet.
Feature Cost:	x80 Bet
RTP:	95.98%
Volatility:	-

Feature Buy in Always Up!

If patience wears thin, the Feature Buy sits on the right and costs 80x your stake. The buy mode lists an RTP of 95.98% and drops you straight into the rocket pick. I use it to sample the bonus and reset sessions, but I’m mindful of the price against a 559x cap. On a cold run, it can be a saver, yet over time I dial bet sizes down to keep variance from chewing the balance.

Always Up! Symbols and Paytable

On the paytable, lower-paying symbols are the blue sign plus green, purple, and red firecrackers. Three of a kind pays between 1x and 4x your bet for these. Higher-paying symbols are the lotus, coins, golden bowls, and the red gold bag, paying 4x up to 60x for three. The Scatter shows the word Bonus and does not pay; it’s there to launch the feature. The spread is clear, with most base returns coming from the mid-tier icons while you wait for rockets.

Always Up! Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	3	x60
	3	x40
	3	x8
	3	x4
	3	x4
	3	x4
	3	x4
	3	x1
	Bonus