Blueprint Gaming is a 2001-founded UK-facing slot studio, best known for its licensed IP portfolio spanning television and film brands, alongside proprietary Megaways mechanics. Their UK catalogue includes 40 titles featured on MF Gambling, headlined by Diamond Mine Megaways, Return of Kong Megaways, and Yogi Bear.
About Blueprint Gaming
Company history
Blueprint Gaming entered the market in 2001 and has since grown into one of the more prominent UK-facing studios operating today. The company sits within the Merkur Group, a well-established German casino content organisation with roots in both land-based and digital gaming. That parentage gives Blueprint access to significant distribution infrastructure, which helps explain why their titles appear across a broad spread of UK-licensed operators. Over roughly two decades of activity they have assembled a catalogue that blends original concepts with officially licensed IP from film and television, a combination that has become their most recognisable commercial signature.
What makes them different
Where competitors such as Big Time Gaming focus on pure mechanical innovation — BGT's own Megaways engine being the obvious reference point — and Play'n GO tend to prioritise visual production values with original characters, Blueprint's differentiator is the sheer volume of recognisable licensed brands attached to their bonus rounds. Titles built around television characters give casual players an immediate point of recognition. The honest tradeoff here is that leaning so heavily on licensed IP creates a degree of predictability: many Blueprint slots share structurally similar free-spin triggers and pick-bonus rounds, so the portfolio can feel formulaic once you have played a handful of titles. Theme variety beyond the Movie category is also narrower than some rivals.
Key Facts Table
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Founded | N/A |
| Headquarters | N/A |
| UKGC Licence | UKGC licensed (specific licence number not published) |
| Slots on MF Gambling | 40 |
| RTP Range | 91.50% - 96.50% |
| Most Common Theme | movie |
| Most Common Slot Type | video |
Signature Mechanics & House Style
Blueprint's catalogue is built around a relatively consistent set of mechanic building blocks. Most of their Video releases share a recognisable structural template: a branded pick-bonus or modifier in the base game feeds into a free-spin round where the core volatility spike occurs. In our testing across multiple titles, we observed the following recurring elements:
- Licensed character triggers activate modifier events in the base game, giving casual players a reason to engage beyond the spin button. - Megaways reel configurations appear across several titles, with the variable-row engine generating a theoretically high number of ways-to-win that fluctuates on each spin. - Pick-bonus rounds derived from the licensed IP theme sit between the base game and free spins, functioning as a volatility filter that determines the free-spin variant a player enters. - Multiplier progression during free spins is a common thread; Diamond Mine Megaways, for instance, carries a published max-win potential of up to 10,000x the stake. - Return of Kong Megaways extends that ceiling substantially, with a disclosed max-win figure of up to 50,000x, positioning it among the higher-variance entries in the Blueprint stable.
Top Blueprint Gaming Slots on MF Gambling
Diamond Mine Megaways
Released in February 2020 and carrying an RTP of 96.43% (varies by operator configuration), Diamond Mine Megaways is the title in Blueprint's catalogue that most cleanly demonstrates how the studio applies the Megaways engine to a non-IP premise. The mining theme strips away the licensed character layer, letting the reel mechanic itself carry the experience. Max-win potential sits at up to 10,000x the stake. For players comparing Blueprint's mechanical output against its branded titles, this one is a useful reference point. See the full breakdown at Diamond Mine Megaways review.
Return of Kong Megaways
First released in April 2019, Return of Kong Megaways pairs the Megaways reel engine with a King Kong licensed theme and pushes the max-win ceiling to a disclosed 50,000x, the highest figure in our Blueprint-reviewed catalogue. The RTP sits at 96.03% (varies). In our testing, the variance profile felt substantially steeper than Diamond Mine Megaways, with extended base-game dry spells punctuated by meaningful free-spin payouts when the Kong character modifiers activated. It is one of the clearer examples in the portfolio of Blueprint using a licensed IP to add a second layer of tension to an already volatile reel structure. Full analysis at Return of Kong Megaways review.
Yogi Bear
Yogi Bear is the most recently released of Blueprint's top three on MF Gambling, with a 2025 release date and an RTP of 95% (varies). Volatility is rated high, and max-win potential reaches up to 10,000x. This title is among Blueprint's more contemporary entries and demonstrates that the studio continues to draw on animated television IP for its character-led bonus structures. At 95%, the headline RTP sits below the UK average of 96%, which is worth factoring in for longer sessions. Explore the game at Yogi Bear.
RTP & Volatility Range Across the Portfolio
Across the 40 Blueprint Gaming slots featured on MF Gambling, the RTP range runs from 91.50% at the lower end to 96.50% at the top. That lower bound is notably below the UK industry benchmark of approximately 96%, and players should check operator-configured RTP figures before committing to a session, since many Blueprint titles publish a range rather than a fixed figure. Volatility distribution in our catalogue skews toward the higher end: 9 titles are classified as high volatility, 7 as medium, and 2 as medium-to-high. There are no low-volatility entries in our current reviewed set. For players who want to understand what that volatility spread means for bankroll behaviour, our Slot Volatility Explained covers the mechanics in plain terms.
Where to Play Blueprint Gaming Slots in the UK
Blueprint Gaming titles are available across a range of UKGC-licensed operators. In our catalogue, Spingenie and 21casino both carry Blueprint releases and operate under UK regulatory oversight. As with any online gambling activity, you should set deposit limits before you start and play within your means. Blueprint Gaming slots are subject to the standard UK stake restrictions applicable from 2026, including the £5 maximum stake cap for players aged 18-24 and the £2 cap for those using automated speed play features. For independent guidance on safer gambling, visit BeGambleAware. Licensing and compliance information for UK operators is published by the UK Gambling Commission. Must be 18 or over to gamble.
