Always Up!

The game carries an RTP of 95.07% and a maximum win of 559x your bet. Stakes start at CA$0.10 and can go as high as CA$450 per spin, though some casinos may impose lower limits. While the slot is small in scale, it focuses on delivering a tense and engaging bonus feature that sets it apart from conventional 3-reel releases.

Always Up! draws inspiration from Chinese New Year celebrations. The reels are framed inside a traditional pagoda, and symbols include firecrackers, lotus flowers, golden coins, and other iconic motifs associated with the festival. While the theme is familiar and has been used in many previous slots, BGaming presents it with clean, polished visuals and bright, cheerful colours. The soundtrack complements the festive atmosphere with light, celebratory music, creating a pleasing audiovisual experience even if it lacks originality.

The base game is deliberately simple, focusing entirely on line wins across its 5 paylines. There are no cascading reels, multipliers, or other complex features in regular spins, which makes it easy for new players to understand. This simplicity, however, can make the base game feel repetitive, as the main excitement comes from the bonus feature rather than regular spins.

The highlight of Always Up! is its firework-inspired bonus round. This is triggered by landing three scatter symbols, though occasionally one or two scatters can randomly activate it as well. Once inside the bonus, players select one of five fireworks. Each firework climbs in value with every tick, building anticipation until it explodes, awarding the multiplier it reached at that moment. The mechanic gives the bonus a “crash-game” feel, creating tension as players watch their chosen firework rise. This makes the feature engaging and visually dynamic, adding a layer of excitement to the otherwise simple gameplay.

For players eager to access the firework feature without waiting for scatters to land, BGaming includes a bonus buy option priced at 80x the stake. While this provides immediate access to the feature, the slot’s low maximum win of 559x and its below-average RTP make repeated bonus buys less attractive from a long-term play perspective. The feature is fun in the short term, but the math model limits the potential for very large payouts.