Blueprint Gaming clearly has a soft spot for the big ape. Since the original King Kong Cash landed back in 2016, the studio has revisited the theme multiple times. King Kong Cash Even Bigger Bananas, released in November 2023, is another entry in the franchise, and it leans into the jungle party atmosphere with a cheerful soundtrack and cartoon-style visuals. It’s a lighthearted slot that doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is quite refreshing when so many releases aim for dark, brooding aesthetics.
Slot Basics
The game uses a 6-reel, 4-row grid with 4,096 ways to win. That’s a familiar Megaways-adjacent structure, though this isn’t technically a Megaways title since the row count remains fixed. Wins are formed by landing matching symbols across three or more consecutive reels from left to right. Low-paying symbols are the usual decorated card royals from 9 through Ace, offering between 1x and 1.5x your stake for a full six-of-a-kind line. Premiums are represented by jungle animals, including a crocodile, bird, tiger, and rhino, with a golden Kong symbol sitting at the top of the paytable at 5x the bet for six. Wilds appear on reels two through six and substitute for all regular pay symbols.
RTP sits at 96.0%, which is bang on the industry average. Volatility is on the high side, so expect longer dry spells punctuated by bigger hits rather than a steady trickle of smaller wins. Stakes range from £0.10 up to £100 per spin, giving a decent spread for casual players and higher rollers alike.
Bonus Features
One of the more interesting mechanics here involves Collect symbols. Several different Collect symbols tied to Kong appear alongside the grid, and most of them start locked. As you play, these gradually unlock, expanding the feature set available to you. Notably, switching bet sizes doesn’t appear to reset your progress on unlocking these symbols, which is a welcome design choice and opens up some strategic flexibility.
Free spins form the centrepiece of the bonus round, as they do in most Blueprint slots of this type. The feature builds on the original King Kong Cash formula but adds layers. There are multiple modifiers that can trigger during the bonus, each tied to different characters and mechanics. Kong himself plays a central role, and the various unlockable Collect symbols feed into how rewarding the free spins can become. Without all Collect symbols active, the bonus round feels somewhat limited; once they’re all unlocked, the potential ramps up considerably.
Wild symbols contribute meaningfully during both the base game and bonus rounds. On a 4,096-ways setup, even a couple of well-placed wilds can bridge gaps between symbols and create wins that wouldn’t otherwise connect. It’s not a slot overloaded with random base game modifiers, though. Much of the excitement is geared towards getting into the free spins.
Final Thoughts
King Kong Cash Even Bigger Bananas is a solid continuation of a well-established franchise. It won’t blow anyone away with originality, but the Collect symbol unlocking system adds a layer of progression that keeps sessions feeling purposeful. The high volatility means patience is required, and the base game can feel a touch dry before features kick in. That said, fans of the original King Kong Cash will feel right at home, and the 4,096 ways structure gives it enough win potential to stay engaging. It suits players who enjoy building towards something rather than chasing constant small hits. A competent sequel, if not a spectacular one.
