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How Merge Up works
BGaming · Slots
Official demo
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How it plays
Merge Up is the original cluster-pay slot from BGaming, separate from its sequel. Gem symbols of different levels form winning clusters and merge into higher-value symbols. This page covers only the rules and figures that are officially published and offers no way to win.
Gem symbols of different levels form winning clusters and merge into higher-value symbols, which can merge again and set off a chain reaction of wins.
When the merging reaches the highest symbols, it results in a scatter, which can also simply drop on the reels.
Enough scatters trigger free spins, and more scatters during the free spins award additional spins.
During the free spins, all winning clusters generate sticky cell multipliers that remain until the bonus round ends.
Every round is random and earlier results have no effect on the next one. This site gives no betting advice.
The official description, line by line
Official description (this site's rendering)
The heart of the game lies in the shimmering Gem symbols of different levels, which form winning clusters and merge into higher-value symbols.
Official English text “The heart of the game lies in the shimmering Gem symbols of different levels, which form winning clusters and merge into higher-value symbols.”
Official description (this site's rendering)
These upgraded symbols not only pay but also have the potential to merge again, setting the stage for a thrilling chain reaction of winnings.
Official English text “These upgraded symbols not only pay but also have the potential to merge again, setting the stage for a thrilling chain reaction of winnings.”
Official description (this site's rendering)
4, 5, or 6 Scatter symbols hit anywhere on the screen trigger 15, 18, or 20 free spins accordingly.
Official English text “4, 5, or 6 Scatter symbols hit anywhere on the screen trigger 15, 18, or 20 free spins accordingly.”
Official description (this site's rendering)
During free spins, all winning clusters generate sticky Cell Multipliers that remain on the reels until the Bonus round ends.
Official English text “During free spins, all winning clusters generate sticky Cell Multipliers that remain on the reels until the Bonus round ends.”
Official data
- Game provider
- BGaming
- RTP (theoretical return to player)
- 97.25%“RTP 97.25 %” ↗
- Maximum multiplier
- 5,000x“Max.multiplier x 5000” ↗
- Volatility
- Very high“Volatility Very high” ↗
- Grid
- 6x6“6x6 Slot” ↗
- Official release date
- 2023-10-26“Release Date Oct 26, 2023” ↗
RTP is a theoretical value published officially. It describes the average return over the long run and many rounds, and says nothing about a single round or a short period. The version actually offered depends on the operator's settings, and the information in the game takes precedence. Items the official page does not publish are not listed in this table and are not guessed. Official page
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