BGaming has released Merge Up 2, the sequel to its original cluster-pays title. The game was developed using streaming data and player feedback to enhance the gameplay and visuals.
Pastel theme
The slot features a pastel theme with simplified visuals and mechanics that are easier to read. The core gameplay includes cell multipliers as a central part of the base game. Consecutive winning clusters can now trigger the new bomb symbols, creating a more rewarding experience.
Free spins
The free spins bonus is triggered by landing three scatter symbols, making it more accessible than the four required in the original game. Three different bonus buy options offer players various entry points to the features, including a new bonus round with maximum win potential. The game offers a maximum win of 10000x the stake and a high RTP of 98%.
Yana Drabianok, Game Designer at BGaming, said:
We aimed to keep the merging mechanic as dynamic as before and make it even more engaging, but in the end, we knew the game must also have a heart.
Merge Up™ 2 is more than a set of soulless features – it’s a game made with love for detail.”
We want the feeling of it to be precisely that of a game with a soul: with a smooth flow, understandable rhythm, instant readability, and pleasant “micro-rewards” at every step.”
Sebastian Khalighy, CEO at Strmlytics, said:
We are delighted to work alongside BGaming again, and we are excited to see how players react to Merge Up™ 2.
Our data, expertise and research identified key areas improvements of the original gaming experience focusing on improving the overall player experience, and we believe the final product addresses all of them, both for the fans of the original and also new players.”
Data-driven insights and player research are going to play a key role in gaming development in the coming years, and titles like Merge Up™ 2 are an excellent example of what they are capable of helping to produce.”
