Big Bad Wolf Megaways

Who doesn’t know the story of the 3 Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf? No longer is this a child’s nursery rhyme but now also one of the newest online slot games in the UK by Quickspin with the release of Big Bad Wolf Megaways. The feature that makes this game a tantalising prospect is spot on, while the maximum win of 26,252x your stake is as hot as a pan of sizzling bacon. We’ll be taking you through the free spins feature as well as some added value that makes this one of the UK's hottest online casino games this month. Let’s take a closer look.

You’ll be forgiven for thinking that you might have already played Big Bad Wolf Megaways here, whether for real cash or in demo mode, but do note that it’s not the only slot with this title. We’ve previously reviewed Big Bad Wolf Christmas Special, which gave iGamers some festive joy a year or so ago. This one makes use of the Megaways mechanic, which gives you cascading reels to add more crunch than some well-cooked crackling. Cascading reels see the symbols undergo another sequence right after a win, resulting in another win. Consecutive wins with this mechanic adds a +1 multiplier with each successive win sequence. On a quick note, Quickspin is the iGaming studio that developed this title, and the graphics are top quality while the animations are very entertaining.

There’s up to 117,649 paylines that can come into playing during a session of Big Bad Wolf Megaways, giving you myriad winning possibilities. This isn’t one of those slots online that lets you choose the variance. It’s naturally set high so expect some volatility while playing, although this does lead to bigger cash wins. The most you’ll be able to win on any spin is 26,252x your stake, which is above average when looking at the UK slot machines. It’s up to you how much you want to wager as long as it’s in the wagering window of 10p all the way up to £100.

The reels of Big Bad Wolf Megaways are very interactive, with the wolf walking out of symbols and standing to the left of the reels looking menacing. The wolf also acts as the highest paying regular symbol in the game for 3, 4, 5 and 6 of a kind winning combinations. Wolfie is joined on the reels by the three little pigs, with the tight-knit trio acting as the medium paying symbols. There’s also the lower value icons, and these are playing card royals J, Q, K and A.

There are five symbols in the slot that will award you some added value. Believe it or not, there are four wilds that will act as all regular symbols to make winning combinations. There's the standard wild and then three piggy wilds, being each of the three pigs in wild format. There’s also a moon symbol that acts as the scatter.

The scatter is the symbol you need to trigger the bonus feature, which in Big Bad Wolf Megaways goes by the name of Blowing Down the House Bonus.

The bonus is more than your average free spins feature, as you are initially awarded 11 free spins for landing three or more scatters in regular play, but during those free spins, you're required to collect scatter symbols that land. Collecting these symbols results in houses being blown down:

·      Collect 3 scatters – 3 extra spins + 5x multiplier

·      Collect 6 scatters – 3 extra spins + 10x multiplier

You also have the choice of buying the bonus feature if you start getting impatient and eager for some bonus thrills.

The Megaways are certainly a big help here as they make more winning combinations available, as well as bringing cascading reels into the mix. The addition of 3 extra wilds is also quite a bonus and is likely the reason why there isn't an additional feature or two outside of the main bonus. All in all, there’s plenty of cash to be won in Big Bad Wolf Megaways, while the theme and interactivity make it a slot which will get you your fair share of entertainment.