Big Bad Wolf: Pigs of Steel Slot Features

Inside a barn covered with straw, a 5x3 playing panel generates wins when at least 3 matching symbols land on any of the 25 pay lines. To qualify for a payout, combinations must begin from the leftmost side of the grid and continue rightwards along adjacent columns. Each hit triggers a reaction that removes winning symbols, drops the remaining ones down, and adds new to complete the view. Standard payouts range from 0.15 to 2 times the bet for scoring on low-value royals, from 0.5 to 5 times when using mid-value icons, and from 1 to 25 times when combinations comprise images depicting the three little piggies. A Wild represented by golden toolbox substitutes for all standard symbols during win evaluation, plus awards up to 40 times the bet for a 5-of-a-kind hit.

Piggy Wild & Pigs of Steel

Piggy symbols turn into Wilds according to their order in the hierarchy after 2, 4, and 6 consecutive reactions. Additionally, every Piggy contributing to a win charges another meter that enhances them after 3 and 6 collected points. After reaching the first level, Piggies become reinforced and stay on the grid for 1 additional win, while reaching the second stage keeps them on for 2 additional wins.

Big Bad Wolf: Pigs of Steel Bonus Games

Landing 3, 4, or 5 Bonus symbols during the base game activates on the Bonus Game variants: regular, super, or ultra. All modes play by the same standard rules, awarding 10 free spins, a win multiplier, and features from the base game. However, they offer different starting conditions and extras:

• Regular Bonus Game starts with an x1 multiplier and sees both meters reset between spins.
• Super Bonus Game starts with an x2 multiplier and has a persistent Pigs of Steel meter.
• Ultra Bonus Game starts with an x3 multiplier and has both Pigs of Steel and Piggy Wild meters persistent.

In all three modes, collecting 3 Moon Bonus symbols awards 2 extra spins and doubles the current multiplier. Accumulating 3 more triggers the effect for the second time.

It's possible to enter two out of three Bonus Game variants through the Bonus Buy option. The regular mode costs 60 x bet, while the Super Bonus costs 240 x bet.

Final Thoughts

The original Big Bad Wolf slot is arguably one of Quickspin's most iconic and top-performing slots despite being released over a decade ago (at the time of writing this review) and offering a relatively reserved max win of just over 2,000 x bet. Hence, it's not a surprise the studio aims to capitalize on its success by producing new, enriched versions of the beloved fairytale. We've already had the pleasure of playing a Christmas edition of the first part, its Megaways embodiment, and even a live casino production. Now it's time for a true sequel that elevates the core of its predecessor by introducing Piggies armed with steel. The entire idea of reinforcing their constructions with a new material plays right into the game's main extra feature, resulting in a massively consistent picture. When it comes to the overall design and artistic direction, Big Bad Wolf: Pigs of Steel utilizes much of the graphics used in previous parts, proving how impeccable and timeless they are if, with just minimal refinement, they effortlessly position the slot as a top-range production. It's a genuine testament to the artists' expertise in creating captivating, entertaining environments.

Gameplay-wise, fans of the original should be more than happy to hear that the sequel remains loyal to the primary mechanics and only expands them to potentially deliver longer sequences, translating into bigger wins. The Pigs of Steel Meter is skillfully implemented, too, charging up and enhancing the Piggy symbols relatively frequently. Together with the time-tested Piggy Wilds, it's a perfect match to boost each sequence with additional anticipation. Two enhanced types of bonuses are also a welcome sight, opening up the possibilities to reach the 18,000x max win by turning one or both of the meters into their persistent counterparts. It looks like Quickspin has added a piece of the puzzle that wasn't necessarily missing, but nobody knew that the game could end up so much better with it.