Always Up! x10000 Slot (Mini Review)

Made by BGaming, Always Up! x10000 is unmistakably focused on one core goal: dialing volatility up to the maximum and letting the Rocket Race bonus carry most of the experience. Versus the original Always Up!, the larger grid and the tiered Scatter entry points come across as logical improvements, but they don’t really reshape how the game works. The majority of spins mainly serve to steer you toward the bonus, and away from it the base game feels thin and punishing.

The Rocket Race is clearly the headline feature, and it’s not hard to understand the appeal. The crash-style setup creates real suspense, particularly because the max win cap changes based on how many Scatters you trigger with. Landing five Scatters and having a shot at a near-10,000x top end is a thrill, though in practice it’s going to be exceptionally uncommon. Even the smaller versions of the bonus can end up feeling flat if the rocket you pick goes down quickly.

Even with an intriguing idea, the overall tuning feels tight in a limiting way. Wins land infrequently, the priciest bonus buy is steep to the point of being hard to justify, and there isn’t much else happening beyond the Rocket Race. As a result, play can feel brief and highly swingy rather than rewarding across longer stretches, especially for anyone who prefers layered features or steady engagement.

In the end, Always Up! x10000 is a solid follow-up that’s very clear about its target audience. If you like crash-style risk, extreme volatility, and you’re fine putting up bigger stakes for a chance at a standout hit, it provides that kind of ride efficiently. If you’re looking for depth, a sense of progression, or a base game with meaningful action, it will probably come off as fairly one-note, even with the improved look and the higher win cap.