Merge Up™ 2 Slot Review

Merge Up 2 - Game Overview

Merge Up 2 takes the original merge-style idea and pushes it into proper high-volatility slot territory. It runs on a 6x6 grid with a cluster-pay system, symbol merging through 9 levels, bombs, scatters and cell multipliers. RTP is set at 98%, which is very generous for such a punchy game. As a player, I feel it sits between a match-3 puzzle and a hard-hitting online slot.

The theme is bright and clean, with clear symbol upgrades so you can easily see clusters levelling up. It plays fast, with frequent small merges that sometimes snowball into impressive chains. Merge Up 2 also offers three Buy Bonus options and a Chance x2 feature, so I can shape how aggressively I chase Free Spins instead of just spinning and hoping for random scatters.

RTP, Volatility and Wins in Merge Up 2

From a numbers point of view, Merge Up 2 is very kind on paper but still demanding in practice. The overall theoretical Return to Player sits at 98%, and that figure stays at 98% across all three Bonus Games and the Chance x2 mode. Volatility is rated above average, or very high, so the hit rate can feel streaky, with long dry spells and sudden bursts.

The max win is x10000 your bet, capped at around €250000 on the highest stake. Bets start from 0.20 and climb to 100 per spin, which lets both low-stakes and high-stakes players get involved. I treat it as a proper high-risk, high-reward slot. When the grid lines up with big multipliers and top-level symbols, payouts jump sharply, but it takes patience and a decent bankroll.

Symbols and Paytable Structure in Merge Up 2

Merge Up 2 runs with 9 regular symbol levels plus a Scatter. Four or more matching symbols touching horizontally or vertically form a winning cluster. After each win, part of the cluster disappears and the rest merge into the next level symbol, so value climbs as you go up the ladder. The paytable reflects that: top clusters of 12+ icons can pay up to x80, while lower levels range down to x4 for the smallest premium hits.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	12+	x80
	11	x16
	6	x1.6
	5	x1.2
	4	x0.8
	12+	x32
	11	x12
	6	x1.2
	5	x0.8
	4	x0.64
	12+	x24
	11	x8
	6	x0.8
	5	x0.64
	4	x0.48
	12+	x20
	11	x6.4
	6	x0.64
	5	x0.48
	4	x0.4
	12+	x16
	11	x4.8
	6	x0.48
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.32
	12+	x12
	11	x4
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.32
	4	x0.24
	12+	x8
	11	x3.2
	6	x0.32
	5	x0.24
	4	x0.16
	12+	x4
	11	x2.4
	6	x0.24
	5	x0.16
	4	x0.08
	Scatter

Bomb Symbols, Scatters and Free Spins in Merge Up 2

The key gameplay punch in Merge Up 2 comes from the Bomb symbol. Once your merges reach level 8, the next winning cluster at that level spawns a Bomb. When it explodes, up to 8 surrounding symbols vanish, new ones drop in, and the cell multipliers under those removed positions move up by one step. After the blast in the base game, that Bomb turns into a Scatter, pushing you closer to the bonus.

Scatters can land naturally or be created through Bombs. Three or more Scatters trigger Free Spins: 3 give 12 spins, 4 give 15, 5 award 20, and hitting 6 or more Scatters at once brings 30 Free Spins. During the bonus, any cell that ever forms part of a winning cluster stays marked for the whole round, so its multiplier keeps growing with every further hit on that spot.

This persistence is where Merge Up 2 can go wild. Early wins may look small, but they charge cells up to x64 or even x128 by the final spins. Multiple multipliers in a single cluster add together, so one big cluster over a hot area of the grid can explode in value. Landing 3+ Scatters again during Free Spins adds 5 extra spins, so long rounds can spiral into serious payout territory.

Bonus Buy Feature

BONUS 1 THE BONUS GAME WITH ADDITIONAL CELL MULTIPLIERS.
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	98%
Volatility:	-
BONUS 2 THE BONUS GAME WITH STARTING X2 MULTIPLIERS EVERYWHERE.
Feature Cost:	x250 Bet
RTP:	98%
Volatility:	-
BONUS 3 THE BONUS GAME WITH MULTIPLIERS FROM 3 TO 9 BOMB EXPLOSIONS.
Feature Cost:	x500 Bet
RTP:	98%
Volatility:	-

Buy Bonus Modes and Chance x2 in Merge Up 2

Merge Up 2 offers three Buy Bonus options tied directly to your base bet. For 100 times your stake, you get Standard Free Spins with a normal grid. At 250 times the bet, you enter an x2 mode where every cell starts with a base x2 multiplier, which makes the buildup much quicker. The priciest option, at 500 times the stake, drops 3 to 9 Bombs before the bonus, jump-starting multipliers before the Free Spins even begin.

If I want more frequent natural bonuses without paying full price, I use the Chance x2 feature. It nudges up the total bet slightly, for example by €0.10 per €1 base stake, and in return doubles the chance of triggering Free Spins through Scatters. It switches off when any Buy Bonus is active, so you either pay upfront for instant action or grind the base game with an improved trigger rate.

Pros, Cons and Personal Verdict on Merge Up 2

From my time on Merge Up 2, the big positives are clear: very high 98% RTP, x10000 max win, engaging symbol progression, and cell multipliers that keep me invested in every spin. Three Buy Bonus modes and Chance x2 let me pick my risk profile. On the downside, the volatility is punishing, so bankroll swings can be sharp. For fans of strategic merge-style slots, though, this sequel feels like a very strong choice.

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