Every now and then a video slot comes along with a theme so strange that it doesn’t sound like it would work. Piggy Riches is one of these slots, it is based on a number of pigs which are rich. We know this sounds strange (and it is) but the theme really does entertain. Net Entertainment have melded the theme with their latest software to create a hugely entertaining 5 reel video slot which packs in three features across just 15 paylines. They’ve also worked their magic with the jackpot which can payout a staggering $30,000.

Piggy Riches Slot Theme

A theme can make or break or video slot and in this instance it has made it. The slot has been designed to look extravagant and ostentatious with golden reels, dollar bill line markers and a gilded logo in the top lefthand corner. It certainly follows the riches theme with subtle references to the ‘piggy’ nature of the slot.

The same theme is used on the stunning reel icons which are also gilded with gold and glisten with animation. The icons include styled 10, Jack, Queen, King and Ace symbols; bags of money, gold credit cards, pig shaped keys (complete with a ‘PP’ Rolls Royce inspired keyring, a purse stuffed with money and of course an over flowing piggy bank. Each of the icons animates to show winning combinations, the wild and scatter symbols offer the best animation.

The sound effects have been kept to a minimum with a ‘cha-ching’ playing when the reels are started and celebratory tunes marking every win. They compliment the theme well and we certainly appreciate the effort put in with the gameplay aspects of the slot.

Another area where Net Ent excel is with their control console. The buttons are easy to understand and the total bet and options are clear. They have also included a good range of betting options. Coin values range from 0.01 to 0.50 which can be multiplied further by a 1 to 5 bet level. When combined with the 1 to 15 paylines a bet range of 0.01 to $/£/€37.50 is created.

Piggy Riches Slot Features

Mr. Piggy plays as the Wild Symbol and can replace any other symbol on any of the reels. Any win created by the wild is also trebled and during free spins will pay up to 18x the coin value.

Mrs. Piggy awards free spins when three or more icons appear on the reels at the same time. Two or more also pays an instant scatter win, so with 2 scatters you will receive twice your line stake back, 3 will award 4x and free spins, 5 will award 15x and free spins whilst 5 will award 100x your stake and free spins. The maximum number of free spins is 28 with an extra free spin awarded for every scatter which appears during the free spins feature.

As mentioned earlier, we really like the Piggy Riches theme and with a list of entertaining features and a decent jackpot we think other players will enjoy it too.