Uptown Pokies Game Rules

Uptown Pokies offers an extensive collection of SpinLogic Gaming powered games across all gaming categories.  Each genre, and each game, has its own set of game rules.  You can easily see what the exact game rules are for the game you are playing by referring to the paytable.  If anything is unclear, you can always reach out to our support team!

There are however general game rules that often apply across all games within a specific genre.  This isn’t always the case though, and we still recommend checking out the game rules for yourself.  That said, keep reading for an idea of what type of game rules you’ll encounter when playing at Uptown Pokies.

Pokies Game Rules

You’ll find the greatest diversity in our video pokies, where games have bonus features and special symbols that serve a unique function and purpose, all to ultimately help you win more.  Here are some of the slot game rules and features to take note of as you’re bound to come across them on the reels:

• What are wild symbols? Wild symbols are symbols that can act as any other symbol on the reels, except for scatter or bonus symbols.  They can help you form winning combinations and sometimes have extra features like multipliers or expanding.  For example, in the pokie Asgard by SpinLogic Gaming, the wild symbol is a golden shield that can double your wins when it appears.
• What are scatter symbols? Scatter symbols are symbols that can trigger payouts or bonuses no matter where they land on the reels, as long as you get enough of them.  They usually have a different design from the regular symbols and are often related to the theme of the pokie.  For example, in the pokie Achilles Deluxe by SpinLogic Gaming, the scatter symbol is a shield that can award you up to 25 free spins with tripled prizes.
• What are cascading wilds? Cascading wilds are wild symbols that disappear or explode after creating a winning combination, allowing new symbols to fall into their place.  This can create a chain reaction of wins, as new wilds can appear and trigger more cascades.  For example, in the pokie Cubee by SpinLogic Gaming, the wild symbol is a bow and arrow that shoots at the enemies and makes them vanish, creating more room for new symbols.
• What are expanding wilds? Expanding wilds are wild symbols that can grow to cover the entire reel they land on, making every position on that reel wild.  This can create more winning combinations and bigger payouts.  For example, in the pokie Cash Bandits 2 by SpinLogic Gaming, the wild symbol is a robber that can expand to fill the whole reel when it appears.
• What are multipliers? Multipliers are symbols or features that can increase your winnings by a certain factor.  They can be applied to your line wins, your total bet, or your bonus wins.  For example, in the pokie Plentiful Treasure by SpinLogic Gaming, the multiplier symbol is a pearl that can multiply your wins by up to 5x when it appears on reel 3.
• What is a “pick me” feature? A “pick me” feature is a bonus game that allows you to choose from several options and reveal prizes.  The prizes can include cash, free spins, multipliers, or other features.  For example, in the pokie Aladdin’s Wishes by SpinLogic Gaming, the “pick me” feature is triggered by three or more magic lamps.  You get to pick from five lamps and reveal up to 25 free spins or up to 100x your bet.

These are just some of the special features and symbols that you’ll encounter on the reels at Uptown Pokies.  Delve into our pokies menu, and you’ll be amazed at how many amazing extra ways our software gives you to boost your payline wins!

Table Game Rules

Our table games include titles where your aptitude will be put to the test, and you have the chance to beat the house using nothing more than your wits – and basic strategy.  It goes without saying that knowing some of the basic game rules for these testing titles will go a long way.

With multiple variations of blackjack and poker in our table games menu, we’re going to look at some of the general game rules that apply across all variants:

General Blackjack Game Rules

• The aim of blackjack is to get a higher hand value than the dealer, without exceeding 21.
• You and the dealer each receive two cards, and you can see one of the dealer’s cards.
• You can choose to hit (draw another card) or stand (keep your current hand) on your turn.
• You can also double down (double your bet and get one more card) or split (separate your pair into two hands) in some cases.
• The cards have their face value, except for face cards which are worth 10 and aces which are worth 1 or 11.
• If you get an ace and a 10-value card on your first two cards, you have a blackjack and win 3:2, unless the dealer also has a blackjack.
• If you and the dealer have the same hand value, it is a push (a tie) and you get your bet back.
• If you go over 21, you bust and lose your bet.  Reverse the roles – and you win should the dealer exceed a hand total of 21.

General Poker Game Rules

• The goal of poker is to make the best five-card hand out of seven cards.
• You are dealt two cards face down (called hole cards) and five cards are dealt face up on the table (called community cards).
• You can use any combination of your hole cards, along with the community cards, to create your poker hand.
• The best hand is determined by the standard poker hand rankings, from high card to royal flush.
• Before and after each round of community cards, there is a betting round where you can bet, check, call, raise, or fold.
• The betting starts with a player to the left of the dealer (called the small blind) who puts in a small amount of money, followed by another player (called the big blind) who puts in twice that amount.
• The other players can then call (match the big blind), raise (increase the bet), or fold (give up their hand).
• The betting continues until everyone has either folded or matched the highest bet.
• After the final betting round, there is a showdown where the remaining players show their hands and the best hand wins the pot.

Video Poker Game Rules

The video poker menu at Uptown Pokies is stacked with the best titles in the genre.  Whether you prefer the go-to game of Jacks or Better, or you like to take your chances with Bonus Poker, you’ll find a game for you.  It also just so happens that video poker is another genre where the game rules can be tipped in your favor.

A quick internet search will yield a tried and tested video poker strategy chart, and if you use that the next time you play at Uptown Pokies, you’ll have a solid advantage.  Let’s look at some of the general video poker game rules that can loosely be applied across all the games at Uptown Pokies:

• Place a bet and draw to receive five cards from the machine.
• You can then choose to hold or discard any or all of your cards.
• You’ll receive new cards to replace the ones you discarded.
• The aim is to create standard poker hand rankings, with the lowest paying hand depending on the video poker variant, but a royal flush typically being the highest paying hand.
• The amount you win will be according to the pay table on the screen and will depend on the video poker variant.

Progressive Jackpot Game Rules

Progressive jackpots at Uptown Pokies can deliver life-altering wins in a single spin of the reels or draw of the cards.  That is because we don’t only offer progressive pokies – but we have progressive poker too.  From Aztec’s Millions to Let ‘Em Ride and Caribbean Stud poker, they all have one thing in common…  A mega prize pot!

Another thing they have in common is that there are game rules that dictate how the progressive jackpot is triggered.  Here are some of the progressive jackpot game rules:

• Bet max to be eligible for the progressive jackpot.
• In pokies, the progressive jackpot can be triggered randomly after the conclusion of a winning spin, or by landing a specific symbol combination (usually 5 wild symbols on a winning payline).  Check the game rules for more information.
• In poker, the progressive jackpot is typically triggered when you create a royal flush.  Check the game rules for details about how to trigger the pot in the variant you are playing.

As you can see, game rules vary vastly depending on the game you are playing – and what you are playing for.  Since each game is unique, we encourage you to familiarize yourselves with the game rules before you start playing.  That way, you can get the most out of your gaming experience at Uptown Pokies!