Big Bad Wolf: Pigs of Steel (Quickspin) – Review & Demo Play

Big Bad Wolf: Pigs of Steel - Slot Overview

Quickspin returns to the Three Little Pigs saga with Big Bad Wolf: Pigs of Steel, and I rate this as one of the most playable entries. The scene moves between straw and brick cottages across rolling hills, while the action runs on a 5x3 grid with 25 paylines paying left to right. The base game stays lively through cascades and pig-focused twists that echo earlier outings yet feel new here, building momentum for the showdown with the huffing wolf.

Big Bad Wolf: Pigs of Steel Slot Information

High pays are the three little pigs in blue, green, and red, awarding 15x, 20x, and 25x the bet for five of a kind. Mid pays are the axe and trowel at 5x, while 10–A royals pay 1x to 2x for five. The toolbox Wild lands on all reels, substitutes regulars, and five Wilds pay 40x. When pigs become Piggy Wilds via features, their payout values match their non‑wild counterparts, which helps stack lines when the board opens up.

Toolbox Wilds also pay 3x and 15x for three and four on a line, adding top‑end punch to mixed cascades. The wolf acts as the Scatter in the base game to trigger free spins, while Moon symbols appear in the bonus to fuel upgrades. All wins pay left to right on 25 fixed lines, and the setup supports a stake range of £0.20 to £100, which fits testing spins and higher‑risk shots when the features start lining up.

Big Bad Wolf: Pigs of Steel Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x25
	4	x6
	3	x1
	5	x20
	4	x4
	3	x1
	5	x15
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	5	x1.75
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	5	x1.25
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.15
	5	x1
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.15
	Wild
	5	x15
	4	x2
	3	x1
	Scatter

Big Bad Wolf: Pigs of Steel Slot Features

Tumbling Reels remove winning symbols, drop the rest, and fill from above, chaining until no new win lands. During a single tumble sequence, Piggy Wild triggers at set steps: after 2 tumbles the red pig turns wild, after 4 the green pig turns wild, and after 6 the blue pig turns wild. The Piggy Wild counter resets between spins unless stated in higher‑tier bonuses, so the goal is to keep a chain running and bring all three pigs into play.

Pigs of Steel builds protection layers for all pig symbols when cascades remove pig icons. After 3 removed pigs, every pig gains level 1 protection; after 6, level 2. A protected pig loses one layer instead of being cleared during a tumble, so boards can stabilise and reconnect wins on later drops. Once all layers are gone, pigs behave as normal. This mechanic keeps premium symbols on screen longer and pairs neatly with Piggy Wild progress.

Three, four, or five Scatters award 10 free spins in Bonus, Super Bonus, or Ultra Bonus. Multipliers start at 1x, 2x, or 3x respectively. Scatters do not appear in free spins; Moons do. Collect 3 Moons for +2 spins and a doubled multiplier, then 6 Moons for another +2 and another double. In Bonus, both Piggy Wild and Pigs of Steel meters reset between spins. In Super, only Pigs of Steel persists. In Ultra, both meters persist. Bonus Buy: 60x for 3+ Scatters (RTP 96.41%) or 240x for 4+ (RTP 96.78%).

Big Bad Wolf: Pigs of Steel RTP, Volatility, And Max Win

The maths model is high volatility, rated 5/5. The default RTP is 96.14%, with alternative settings at 94.19%, 92.07%, and 87.15%. Max win reaches 18,173x the stake on the top setting, with lower RTP versions reducing potential, down to 14,668x at the lowest. The Bonus Buy options carry 96.41% and 96.78% RTP for 60x and 240x respectively. With a 25‑line, 5x3 layout and £0.20–£100 stakes, the game suits testing at low stakes before stepping up when bonus tiers and Moons start to stack.

Big Bad Wolf: Pigs of Steel - Slot Verdict

I like how the flow comes from several angles at once: cascades, Piggy Wild steps, and protection layers. The three‑tier bonus ladder adds a clear ramp, with Super and Ultra feeling meaningfully stronger as persistence kicks in. You can’t force Ultra directly unless you land five Scatters, so it can be elusive, yet all tiers can deliver when Moons double the multiplier twice. With max win set at 18,173x and a busy base game, this entry hits the right sequel notes for me.