Merge Up

Merge Up Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	BGaming
Release Date	October 26, 2023
Theme	Gems, Merging mechanics, Cascading clusters
Layout	6×6 grid
Paylines	Cluster Pays
Bet Range	0.20 to 50 (currency varies by operator)
Core Mechanics	Merge Up mechanic with nine symbol levels, Cluster pays instead of paylines, Free Spins with sticky Cell Multipliers up to 128×, Chance x2 feature to boost free spin odds, Bonus Buy option to trigger free spins directly
Technology	HTML5, mobile‑responsive
Metrics	RTP 97.25%, very high volatility, FS rate ~1 in 276 spins, hit rate 3.04

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	orange oval gem, square blue gem, diamond‑shaped green gem, three‑sided pink gem	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	six‑sided yellow gem, teardrop blue gem, heart‑shaped ruby	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	eight‑sided purple gem, Scatter symbol (ninth level)	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Scatter	Scatter symbol (ninth level)	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Merge Up Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Spins	4+ Scatter symbols	15/18/20 free spins	Sticky Cell Multipliers that double up to 128×	Retrigger with 3+ Scatters for additional spins
Chance x2	Activated in base game		Increases chance to trigger free spins at a slightly higher bet	Disabled if Bonus Buy is active
Bonus Buy	Player purchase		Direct entry into free spins round	Disabled if Chance x2 is active

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do clusters form wins?	Clusters form when four or more identical gems land adjacent horizontally or vertically.
What happens when a cluster wins?	Winning clusters partially disappear and remaining symbols level up to the next tier.
How are free spins triggered?	Landing four, five, or six Scatter symbols awards 15, 18, or 20 free spins respectively.
How do cell multipliers work in free spins?	Winning clusters mark cells with multipliers that double each time up to a maximum of 128×.
What does Chance x2 do?	It increases the bet slightly and raises the chance to trigger free spins in the base game.
What is Bonus Buy?	It allows direct purchase of the free spins round for immediate access to bonus features.
What is the RTP and volatility?	The RTP is 97.25% and volatility is very high.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 5000× the bet.

Merge Up Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses