Big Bad Wolf

About Big Bad Wolf slot machine

Who is afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? This slot machine, as you probably already grasped, draws inspiration from the classic tale of the Three Little Pigs and their Wolf, who come to blow down the houses of the pigs. Developer Quickspin seems to have a fondness for taking classic fairy tales and myths and turning them into slot machines (see for example Goldilocks, Rapunzel's Tower, and Beowulf), and, when they do, usually treat the source material with some respect.

It is a truly pleasant gaming experience that feels polished from start to finish. Sound and visuals are top-notch, and they create a cozy, fairy-tale atmosphere right from the beginning. Still, one can argue that the theme feels a bit too "kid-friendly" for a game that simulates an activity primarily enjoyed by grown-ups. But if you have a mind that thinks like a child, this theme will fit you perfectly.

Stakes, set-ups and winnings

Big Bad Wolf has 5 reels and 3 rows. Twenty-five bet lines crisscross the reels. The number of lines is fixed, so you can’t bet on fewer than 25. Of course, you can choose how much you want to bet per line. The minimum bet per line is 10 cents, so you’re betting a total of $2.50 on a per spin basis. The maximum is 50 bucks a line, so you’re betting a total of 1250 per spin. Maybe it would have been nice to have the opportunity to play for less than 2.50, but otherwise, it’s a generous range. All amounts are in US dollars.

Match symbols along a Payline, from the far left and right, to win prizes. Nothing odd here. Of the regular symbols in the game, pigs pay the most. Five of them with straw in their mouths pay 300 coins or up to $15,000 on a pay line.

Symbols and functions

Pigs get Wild-feature In the basic form of the game, the three pigs are simply that—three pigs. But surprise! They can also become wild symbols during play. Surprising, right? It's a good thing pigs can fly, or at least ought to, in the world of gaming. Every other time you win (and you can follow this paltry process on the small meter at the upper right of the game), one of the three pigs will be wearing a wild symbol costume the next time you look its way. This is not a paltry situation, as wild symbols help you win. And honestly, that's what makes a game "game-y." It might as well be called a hit. When wilds help you win, it's as if they're working for you in an alternate reality.

Ordinary wild The game also has a regular wild symbol, which is a beehive. Wilds can provide winnings all by themselves, if you line up 2 or more along a bet line. 5 wilds give you 1,000 times the line bet, or up to $50,000 on or per line! Also, wilds can replace most other symbols, and therefore, you could say that when wilds are on the scene, wins are on the way.

Free spins The Scatter symbol is represented by the Big Bad Wolf himself. Getting three or more of these symbols anywhere on the reels will reward you with 10 free spins. Furthermore, you can win additional free spins during the course of the free spins.

Blow down the House function Once you amass a sufficient number of Moon symbols, the Wolf comes and blows the House down. At 3 moons, he targets the wooden house; at 6 moons, he goes after the brick house. You receive 2 respins for collecting 3 moon symbols and another 2 respins plus a X2 multiplier when you collect 6 moon symbols.

Summary

The classic saga has really been done justice by Quickspin in this fine video slot. The graphics and the sound are really impressive, as are the wins that can quickly shoot away thanks to the game’s abundant special features. If you like the theme and are a fan of modern video slots, you will find yourself glued in front of Big Bad Wolf. Trust us.