Return of Kong Megaways

Megaways slots are plenty of fun, but only when they break free from the mould. To be honest, they sometimes look too much alike, and the varying reel mechanic hasn't exactly evolved with the times. That said, slots such as Blueprint Gaming's Return of Kong Megaways instil hope for the popular engine. It's a slot that takes players to Skull Island, where everything is mega-sized, making for an entertaining slot game.

This is a slot with 117,649 ways to win and medium to high variance, as well as plenty of fun special features. What’s most impressive about the slot is the incredible winning potential that can hit a maximum of 50,000x the bet.

Kong himself is the king of this jungle, but he's nowhere near as dangerous as in the movies. Instead, he's a fabulous king and is ready to offer potentially plenty of big bucks to the luckiest players.

In terms of visuals and setup, Return of Kong Megaways doesn't stray too far from the path. The 6-7 setup and reels are set against a lush jungle, with the king himself looking over from the top right corner. On the reels, you'll see plenty of his buddies drawn in cartoonish style, with a jungle soundtrack in the background setting the mood.

According to the paytable, Kong leads the premium payouts with potential wins of 50x for six on a line. He’s followed by the rhino, tiger, and parrot, with six card royals completing the list of symbols. Wilds and symbols also appear on the reels, but they don’t pay on their own.

Before you set out on the jungle adventure, you need to place a bet. Choose between 0.10 and 10.00 per spin and hit the rocky Spin button to start the game. The cascades are active as expected on each winning spin. The horizontal reel on top can deliver symbols to complete winning combinations, and wilds can step in too.

The main feature in the base game is Mystery Kong. It can be triggered on any spin, prompting Kong to throw a golden barrel on the reels that adds up to 100 mystery symbols. This can lead to some pretty big wins if they all turn to one particular symbol.

Four scatters reward 12 free games, with each additional scatter giving you five extra spins. During the bonus round, the Mystery Kong feature is always active. An unlimited win multiplier is also added to the mix, growing by +1 on each cascade win.

The Golden Monkey figurines are collected during the bonus round – for each three, you get a pair of extra spins and an upgrade to the minimum Megaways. With the Mystery Kong feature active all the time, this is where you have the chance to hit the top cash prize.

For those who don’t want to wait for the bonus round to occur naturally, you can buy your way in with a twist. The Bonus Buy option comes with three choices:

• Mega Wheel: awards up to 10 free spins on a wheel spin with a minimum number of Megaways attached
• Bonus Buy: buy the bonus round instantly for 100x
• Mystery Bonus Buy: the mystery choice can reward any number of free spins and minimum Megaways

Blueprint's slot has a rewarding engine and special features. With a bit of luck, you can have the chance to hit a win worth 50,000x the bet.

Return of Kong Megaways is a fun slot starring the ape king of the jungle. Not like we see him in the movies, though – he's all cool and fun to hang out with here. The slot's specs are impressive, and so is the bonus round, especially thanks to the opportunity of the 50,000x reward.

You’ll need plenty of luck for it, but with a bit of help from Kong, anything is possible. Check this game and others at Gala Bingo.