Level-up loss..

Recently leveled up (again) & had a choice of rustling leaf trail or an extra play (paw print). I looked & had a maximum of 22 plays (paw prints) before I leveled up, I chose the paw print & now have 21 max plays (paw prints). Why did I lose 1 for my max plays down to 21? If Im leveling up, shouldnt I get more?
Not much fun anymore either as it seems there is nothing more to gain/win..

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