Liftoff!
The first game in the series, Rick and Morty Megaways, perfectly captured the chaotic, high-stakes nature of the TV show.
Whereas most series save the Megaways for a later version, Blueprint went in with all guns blazing. Using the Megaways mechanic right out of the gate was a stroke of genius, with the 117,649 ways to win keeping the game fast-moving and dynamic.
The variance is high, and the max win is an impressive 50,000x your stake. Without a doubt, every Rick and Morty slot game belongs in our WTF slots category, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
Respecting the fans
Playing these games, it really feels like the folks at Blueprint are fans of the show. The constant references to Rick and Morty lore are genuinely funny, and they feel appropriately inappropriate, rather than sanitised or cynically bolted on.
The bonus features take their names from aspects of the show, from Pickle Rick Spins to the Vindicators Free Spins, Schwifty Wilds, and the Rick N Roll Mega Bucks Bonus. These games are absolutely crammed with bonus features, and they’re great fun.
Experienced slot players know what they’re looking for. They’ll consider the RTP, volatility levels, max wins and other metrics. With the Rick and Morty games, Blueprint has pulled no punches – these games are high-RTP and offer huge max wins. They’re a rare combination: slots that satisfy hardcore slot fans and TV viewers alike.
By getting the tone of the humour and the style of the visuals just right, whilst also not neglecting what’s under the hood, Blueprint crafted a game that not only warranted a sequel, but demanded one…
Wubba Lubba Dub Dub!
Later the same year, just nine months after the release of Rick and Morty Megaways, Rick and Morty Wubba Lubba Dub Dub was released.
On the surface it seems that, with Rick and Morty Wubba Lubba Dub Dub, Blueprint created a more approachable game. The variance is balanced and the game uses a conventional five-reel, twenty-payline format.
However, it dialed things up in terms of win potential. Not only does Rick and Morty Wubba Lubba Dub Dub boast the same hefty 50,000x max win, but it also adds the Jackpot King progressive network jackpot. There are also 15 different bonus features and modifiers, leaving many other games in the dust in terms of sheer content and replay value.
With Rick and Morty Wubba Lubba Dub Dub, Blueprint demonstrated that they weren’t interested in churning out re-skinned versions of hits. This emphasis on quality over quantity is what’s made the Rick and Morty games such a massive success.
However, it also meant that we had to wait four years for the next instalment…
Rick and Morty Strike Back
In July 2024, Blueprint released Rick and Morty Strike Back, and in some respects it’s probably the most Rick-and-Morty-ish of the games so far.
Despite not using the Megaways mechanic, Rick and Morty Strike Back does have 4,096 paylines and some very kinetic gameplay.
Some fans of the previous two games will mourn the high RTP, which has dropped to 95% for this title, and the huge max wins, which have dropped to 10,000x. However, the inclusion of Blueprint’s Rapid Fire Jackpot system definitely adds value.
Rapid Fire Jackpot debuted alongside Rick and Morty Strike Back, and it seems slightly as though the game was created to promote this new jackpot system, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The Rapid Fire Jackpots provide smaller, more frequent network jackpot prizes than their bigger Jackpot King cousin.
Spinoffs done right
In the case of many spinoffs, the developer is simply cashing in on the recognisability of the IP, but that’s not the case here.
Whether you’re a fan of the TV show or not, the Rick and Morty games have got to be respected. They’re packed with nods to the source material, but not confined by it, and this is probably thanks to the zany, anything-goes nature of it.
We’ve got our fingers crossed for more instalments in the Rick and Morty slots series. As long as Blueprint Gaming continues to embrace the madness of the show, we’re sure that the adventure is far from over.
