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Lucky 8 Merge Up

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BGaming Very high volatilityCluster paysBonus BuyPopular at casinos: 1 of 11

Play for real money18+ Where to play
RTP 97.25%Confirmed
Volatility Very highReported by one source
Max win 5,000×Confirmed
Mechanic Cluster paysReported by one source
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About the game

Lucky 8 Merge Up is a slot by BGaming, released on 15 Feb 2024. It has a 6×6 grid, an RTP of 97.25%, very high volatility and a maximum win of 5,000× the stake.

Other very high-volatility BGaming slots with Bonus Buy include Frozen Fruit.

Strengths

  • Above-average RTP (97.25%)
  • Bonus can be bought directly
  • Free spins round (15 spins)
  • Multipliers up to ×128

Keep in mind

  • High volatility — long dry spells are normal
  • Bonus Buy costs a multiple of your bet

How to play Lucky 8 Merge Up

Setting up

Lucky 8 Merge Up is a video slot developed by BGaming and released in 2024. The game uses a 6×6 grid and features Cluster pays, where groups of matching symbols form wins. The slot is set around Asian themes. To start playing, simply load the game and spin the reels.

How wins work

Wins in Lucky 8 Merge Up are formed through Cluster pays, where groups of matching symbols that touch horizontally or vertically award prizes. The game includes features like Tumble, where winning symbols disappear for new ones to drop in, potentially leading to additional wins from a single spin. Other features present are Multipliers, Scatters, a Bonus Game, Chance x2, and Bonus Buy, each providing different gameplay elements. Multipliers function as special features that multiply the win.

Bonus round

The bonus round is triggered when 4, 5, or 6 Scatter symbols appear anywhere on the 6×6 grid. When activated, players are awarded 15 Free Spins. Free Spins provide a bonus round of spins that cost nothing, activated through scatters. The game also has a Bonus Buy option, allowing entry into the bonus round for an additional cost.

What to expect

Lucky 8 Merge Up is classified as a very high volatility slot. The maximum win available is 5,000x the stake, and the highest multiplier attainable is x128. The RTP is 97.25%, reflecting a long-term average payout rate.

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Screenshots

Lucky 8 Merge Up base game screenLucky 8 Merge Up rules screen, page 1Lucky 8 Merge Up rules screen, page 2

Game controls

Currency
Button to change or view currency options.
Total bet selector
Control to adjust the total bet amount up or down.

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How the game works

Cluster pays — 6×6 grid

Wins come from groups of matching symbols that touch horizontally or vertically.

Free Spins — 15 spins

A bonus round of spins that cost nothing, usually triggered by scatters.

Bonus Buy

Pay a multiple of the bet to start the bonus round straight away.

Multipliers — up to ×128

Special symbols or features multiply the win.

Bonus features

How it starts
4, 5, or 6 Scatter symbols hit anywhere on the screen
Free spins
15
Multipliers
up to ×128

Where to play Lucky 8 Merge Up in Kenya

Lucky 8 Merge Up was seen in 1 of 11 lobbies of the operators we checked for Kenya (last lobby check ). Our partners are listed first, then the other operators by name, those listed in the GRA register first. Payment methods are as named on each operator's own pages or, where we could not verify the site as official, on the site we read.

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22BetPartner · seen in lobby Licensed by GRA (Kenya) M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, Crypto No data Play NowView review

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