Break the Piggy Bank Slot Review

The game's design is simple yet effective. Clear and vibrant, the designs depict well-made symbols against a deep purple backdrop. Although the general look is bright, the avoidance of too much motion or clutter helps to reduce visual tiredness and keeps the game accessible to those playing on smaller screens.  One thing of note is the subtle sheen everything has been given, which evokes the idea of a pristine bank full of riches, without being gaudy. With clever sound effects and subdued background music that lets the gameplay itself take the front stage, the audio design enhances the visuals; but of course, this can be toggled on or offered to suit your preference.

The Break the Piggy Bank Bonus slot includes three bonus elements, a unique take on the classic wild symbol, a free spins bonus round, and for those in eligible regions; a feature buy option.

Wild Symbol

Though wild symbols do not appear during the base game, they do appear during the free spins and can stand in for all other symbols aside from the scatter.

Free Spins Scatter

The game's most lucrative feature is unlocked by the golden piggy bank Free Spins icon which is a scatter symbol. Three or more scatters activate free spin and the scatter count determines the free spins:

• 3 Scatters awards 10 Free Spins
• 4 Scatters awards 15 Free Spins
• 5 Scatters awards 20 Free Spins

Free Spins Wild Accumulation

 Each Wild symbol collects Instant Cash values during free spin and works as a rewarding Wild:

• Collecting 4 Wilds awards 10 more free spins and small-value Instant Cash symbols (x2 or x5 of the total stake) become Medium Instant Cash symbols on all subsequent spins.
• Collecting 8 Wilds awards 6 more free spins. All subsequent spins turn Medium-value Instant Cash symbols (x10 or x15 the total stake) into Large-value Instant Cash symbols.
• Collecting 12 Wilds will give 6 extra All subsequent spins turn Large Instant Cash symbols (x20 or x25 of the total bet) into Huge Instant Cash symbols.

This system offers an entirely unique take on the classic wild symbol, and makes a typical free spins bonus round much more exciting, and thanks to the possibility of extra spins and multipliers, potentially more lucrative.

Buy Feature (Non-UK only)

The Buy Feature lets players in eligible regions (Non-UK) buy instant access to free spins. The cost changes by stake value, making it better suited to players regardless of their bankroll.

While it might look like a run of the mill money/bank-themed slot, Break the Piggy Bank from Spinomenal is pretty, well, phenomenal, especially from a smaller developer. The graphics, though simple, are expertly executed, and the sheen given to every surface both sets the scene and brings the game to life without the need for visually distracting animations. 

The math model for this game is pretty straightforward with the RTP nicely above the market average at 96.2%, a high volatility rating, and a respectable (albeit not earth shattering) top prize of 2,000x the total stake.

Where this slot truly shines (outside of the gleaming graphics), is the free spins bonus round. Free spins and wild symbols are par for the course, featuring in the majority of slots; however, no one has used the humble wild quite like Spinomenal before- at least not that I have seen. Omitting the wild symbol from base gameplay felt like a cardinal sin at first, until I looked closer at the bonus feature and the magnificent role this staple symbol plays. The free spins bonus itself is pretty standard fare, but the accumulating wilds adds a whole new dynamic to gameplay, and, if you are lucky, more free spins, and bigger multipliers.

Overall, I really like what the Break the Piggy Bank slot has to offer, and I really look forward to seeing what Spinomenal comes up with in the future. Therefore, I give this slot a 24 carat rating of 8.5/10.

Rating: 8.5