Piggy Riches Megaways

Right away, the new version of the game presents a noticeable change. Given that it has been over 10 years since the release of Piggy Riches, one would expect some updates. However, it is clear that the two remain closely related. The game was crafted by Red Tiger's talented team and is set on the lavish grounds of Piggy Manor - a grand estate adorned with fountains, statues, and ornate iron gates.

One significant difference is the game's layout, featuring 6 reels with a maximum of 7 symbols on each thanks to Megaways technology. This means there are an impressive 117,649 ways to win available at full capacity. Additionally, this results in a cascading win system where winning symbols disappear to make room for new ones to drop into place. With this mechanism, players can achieve multiple wins from a single spin - a feature that becomes even more powerful during free spins. As expected with Megaways games, the betting options start at a modest 10 cents and go up to $/€10 per spin.

In a nod to the original, all regular pay symbols remain unchanged in this version. The low-paying 10 – A symbols maintain their gaudy designs. Likewise, the high-paying symbols of a piggy bank, purse, car keys, and gold card remain the same. These symbols require at least three matches to yield a win, except for the bag of loot which only needs two. Interestingly, it is also the most valuable symbol with a payout of 20 times the stake for six matches. The remaining high-paying symbols offer lower payouts ranging from 1.2x to 5x at most. However, cascades and multipliers are available to boost their relatively low values.

Plus, the Gentleman Pig wild adds even more potential as they appear as Mega Wilds. These wilds can cover an entire reel and have a multiplier up to x7. Up to three wilds can land simultaneously and combine their multipliers for even bigger wins. Red Tiger's Piggy Riches Megaways features a medium to high variance setting, which is ideal for its high payouts. RTP is a tad below average at 95.71%, which is the new Red Tiger standard. The result is a well-balanced math model that dishes out smaller wins frequently enough to keep players engaged while waiting for the juicier feature to drop.