Return of Kong Megaways (Blueprint Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Return of Kong Megaways - Game Overview

I’ve spun Return of Kong Megaways since its April 2019 release from Blueprint Gaming. The 6-reel grid shifts between 3 and 7 rows, giving up to 117,649 ways to win on each spin. Reactions (cascades) clear wins and drop fresh symbols, while Kong lobs golden barrels now and then to shake things up. Stakes run from 10p to £10, and the light-hearted 3D cartoon look sits over a jungle backdrop. It’s a lively Megaways setup that keeps the base game ticking.

Symbols and Paytable in Return of Kong Megaways

The symbols in Return of Kong Megaways sit on stone blocks. Low pays are 9, 10, J, Q, K, A. The premium set has the parrot, tiger, rhino, and Kong. Landing six Kong pays 50x your stake. Six rhinos pay 5x, the tiger pays 2.5x, and the parrot pays 2x for six. The royals pay between 1x and 1.5x for six of a kind. It’s a clean paytable that scales with your chosen stake.

The wild fills gaps but has no payout of its own. Scatters appear as K, O, N, G symbols; hit all four to spell KONG and you’re into free spins. The paytable is dynamic, so values reflect your bet level. There’s also a horizontal reel above the main set, where special icons can land. These feed collections in the bonus round and help raise the minimum Megaways while adding extra spins.

Return of Kong Megaways Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x50
	5	x25
	4	x10
	3	x2
	2	x1
	6	x5
	5	x2.5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	6	x2.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.3
	6	x2
	5	x0.8
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.3
	6	x1.5
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	6	x1.5
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	6	x1.5
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	6	x1
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x1
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x1
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	Mystery
	Scatter
	Scatter
	Scatter
	Scatter
	Scatter
	Wild

Bonus Features in Return of Kong Megaways

Cascading symbols sit at the heart of Return of Kong Megaways. Any win is removed, and fresh symbols drop from above and from the right on the top reel. The reel heights change on every spin, so the number of ways shifts between a few hundred and the full 117,649. This keeps outcomes varied and gives runs of back‑to‑back wins from a single paid spin. You can chain several reactions before the sequence stops.

Kong’s random barrels are a crowd pleaser. On any spin he can hurl up to 100 golden barrels onto the grid. They all reveal the same symbol, often linking up wins across several reels. In my sessions the barrels sometimes favoured royals, so the lifts were mild. Still, the engine kept me engaged. The feature also shows up during free spins, adding extra suspense to the build and the odd high pay burst.

Free Spins in Return of Kong Megaways

Free spins in Return of Kong Megaways trigger when the reels spell KONG. That grants 12 spins, with +5 for each extra scatter on the trigger. A progressive win multiplier rises by +1 after every reaction and does not reset between spins. This is where the slot stretches its legs, as even modest line hits can stack when the multiplier climbs over a long sequence. Mystery barrels can land too, nudging lines into place.

Collect Golden Monkey trophies on the top reel to climb the meter. Every three trophies award +2 spins and raise the minimum Megaways, making the grid richer for the rest of the bonus. You can use Bonus Buy options in some markets: 100x for the regular round, a Mystery choice, and a Megaways Wheel entry. Note: these buy features are not available in the United Kingdom. Triggered games still use the rising multiplier.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in Return of Kong Megaways

Return of Kong Megaways runs at 96.03% RTP and sits in the medium to high volatility bracket. Most of the punch comes from the free spins multiplier, so swings can be noticeable. There’s no progressive pot, but the game can hit up to 50,000x your stake, though total wins are capped at £250,000. Stakes from 10p to £10 suit most bankrolls, and the Megaways engine keeps variance in a fair spot for the genre.

The 200 Spins Return of Kong Megaways Experience

For my 200-spin test I set 100 autospins first, with win and loss limits left open to keep the run going. The base game felt lively rather than brutal. I recorded several tidy hits between 14x and 26x, helped by the odd cascade chain. Mystery barrels appeared a few times, though they often flipped to royals, so the lifts were mild. Still, the engine kept me engaged. Stakes stayed steady at my usual mid range.

Triggering free spins naturally proved tricky. I then opted to buy the regular bonus for 100x and took the standard 12 spins. The multiplier started at 1x. As the round began, Kong dropped a batch of golden barrels and a notice confirmed 100 extra mystery symbols were added. The barrels didn’t swing the round, but steady cascades nudged the multiplier and kept the meter ticking. Wins came in spurts across three or four reactions.

Late in the feature I collected enough Golden Monkeys to secure 3,000 minimum Megaways and +6 extra spins. The stretch helped, and the final tally came in at 144x. After subtracting the cost of entry, that’s 44x up. Not a monster screen, yet a solid profit and a good snapshot of the slot’s flow. The variance feels rounded for a Megaways title, with real legs in bonus. I’d expect far bigger ladders when premiums align early.