Ascending Fortunes advantage play guide

Ascending Fortunes Guide

by Incredible Technologies

Available as both Ascending Fortunes and its companion, Stack Up Pays, this unique slot features five distinct must-hit-by progressives. Instead of awarding more free spins, these meters build up a pool of powerful reel expansions that transform the game board during the bonus round.

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Game Features & Mechanics

The game is built around five distinct must-hit-by (MHB) progressive meters, each with its own color and value range:

  • Mega (Red): Resets at 250, must hit by 350.
  • Grand (Orange): Resets at 200, must hit by 250.
  • Major (Purple): Resets at 150, must hit by 200.
  • Minor (Green): Resets at 100, must hit by 150.
  • Mini (Blue): Resets at 75, must hit by 125.

Instead of awarding more free spins, each meter accumulates a number of reel expansions that will be used during the bonus feature. The bonus feature always consists of 10 free games. When triggered, the total number of expansions from the corresponding meter is distributed across these 10 spins, increasing the height of the reels and creating more ways-to-win.

For example, if the Minor (Green) meter triggers at its cap of 150, you will get 150 total reel expansions distributed over your 10 spins (an average of 15 expansions per spin). Each progressive has a different approximate average payout when it hits at its cap, ranging from ~20 units for the Mini to ~210 units for the Mega. It's important to note that the meters can increment by up to five expansions at a time when a bonus symbol lands, not just one.

What to Be Careful About

  • Suggested bankroll: 500 units.
  • Volatility Warning: This game is known for its extremely high variance. The bonus payouts can vary wildly from one trigger to the next. You should expect frequent losses, with the expectation that occasional massive hits will more than cover these losses over a large volume of plays. A substantial bankroll is required to withstand the swings.
  • Visual Trap: Ignore the visuals indicating the bonus is hitting soon. They are purely for animation and have no effect on triggering the bonus.

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