King Kong Cash slot review

King Kong Cash slot: first look

Blueprint Gaming is one of the most familiar names in British slots. Founded in 2001 and based in Newark, it is owned by Merkur Group (formerly Gauselmann Group) and counts Fishin' Frenzy, Eye of Horus and King Kong Cash among its best-known games. This one takes the giant ape to a 20-line, five-reel game in which the base game is peppered with random boosts and the bonus is chosen by a wheel.

That wheel is the heart of the slot's appeal. Instead of one fixed bonus, you might land a pick game, one of two free spins rounds, a cash trail or a special Big Monkey round. It gives the game variety from one feature to the next. For more reviews on the same lines, see our slots hub, or browse other animal slots.

How the features work in King Kong Cash

The wild

The wild substitutes for every symbol except the scatter, so it helps complete line wins across the 20 paylines but cannot stand in for the bonus symbols.

Random base-game features

Any base-game spin can set off a random feature. Two are named in the game's description. Banana Cannon Wilds turns random symbols wild, which can complete several lines at once. Bonus Boost adds extra scatter symbols, raising your chance on that spin of reaching the bonus. There may be other random modifiers in the version you play, so check the help screen for the full list.

The bonus wheel

Three or more Kong bonus symbols start a wheel. Where it stops decides which of five bonus rounds you play. Our checked data doesn't give the share of the wheel taken by each bonus, so we don't guess at the odds of any one result.

Exact rules for each round, such as spin counts, multipliers and how prizes are calculated, are on the help screen. We haven't listed figures that our checked data doesn't confirm. What matters for your budget is that all five rounds are already counted in the 95.79% RTP: the wheel decides how the return is delivered, not how much you get back on average.

King Kong Cash RTP: the cost in pounds

A 95.79% RTP means a house edge of 4.21%. That is a little higher than games in the 96% to 97% range, so you pay slightly more per spin on average. The table puts numbers on a £20 budget.

To compare: 100 spins at £1 cost on average £4.21 here, against £3.71 on a 96.29% slot and £3.20 on a 96.8% slot. Over one evening that gap is small next to normal swings, but it adds up over many sessions. A worked hour: at around 360 spins and 50p a spin, you stake £180 and the expected loss is about £7.58. Our cost per hour page shows how slots compare with table games.

On volatility, reference sites rate the game medium, while the developer's own rating is not in our checked data. Medium generally means a mix of regular small wins and occasional bigger features. Our guide to slot volatility explains what that means for session length.

How to play King Kong Cash online

1. Check the help screen for the RTP version, the list of random features and the rules of each bonus.
2. Set a session budget; a deposit limit in your account adds a safety net.
3. Choose your stake for the 20 paylines.
4. Spin manually; random features such as Banana Cannon Wilds can trigger on any spin.
5. Land three or more Kong bonus symbols to spin the bonus wheel.
6. Play the bonus the wheel selects, then return to the base game.
7. Stop when you reach the budget or time limit you set.

Myths about the Kong bonus worth ignoring

• "Bonus Boost means the next spin will be a bonus." Bonus Boost only adds scatters on the spin where it appears.
• "The wheel is fixed to avoid the best bonus." UK games are tested for fairness; see how casino games are tested.
• "A long gap means the wheel is close." Spins are independent; there is no build-up behind the scenes.
• "Stake higher to see more features." The trigger chance is the same at every stake; only prize sizes change.

UK rules that shape King Kong Cash

The Gambling Commission's stake limit guidance (opens in a new tab) caps online slot stakes at £5 per game cycle for players aged 25 and over and at £2 for those aged 18 to 24. Since 31 October 2021, slots in Britain have had no autoplay, a minimum spin time of 2.5 seconds and no turbo or slam-stop. Players in Britain cannot pay to go straight to the bonus wheel: the regulator's January 2020 games warning to online operators (opens in a new tab) led to feature buy-ins being withdrawn for British players. Our slot stake limits page explains how age bands are checked.

The rest of the King Kong Cash series

The follow-up, King Kong Cash Even Bigger Bananas, moves to 4,096 ways with a 10,000x cap and a 96% RTP, or 94.99% in its Jackpot King version. If you like Blueprint's style, Genie Jackpots adds the studio's Jackpot King progressive to a 20-line game, and Fishin' Frenzy is its best-known title.

The OLBG King Kong Cash review (opens in a new tab) gives another overview of the wheel bonuses.

Where to play King Kong Cash in the UK

Check the casino's game lobby, because we can't confirm which partner offers King Kong Cash. All three welcome offers here are slot offers for 18+ new customers, terms apply, and none names this game. PlayOJO: 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza for a first deposit of at least £10, at 10p each, with no wagering and cash winnings (excluding Northern Ireland).

Coral: deposit, then bet £10 on slots for 100 free spins at 10p each on selected games, with 48 hours to accept, 7 days to use and no wagering on winnings; PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafe, prepaid cards and certain debit cards don't qualify. Ladbrokes: spend £10 on slots for 50 free spins daily over 10 days, a maximum of 500, at 10p each with no wagering; claim each day's spins by 23:59 and use them within 7 days. One person may not be able to open new accounts at both, as LC International Limited runs both. See the Ladbrokes casino review.

18+. Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: safer gambling tools and support. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.