Introduction to 3 Pigs of Xmas
3 Pigs of Xmas is a casino slot from Gaming Corps that throws you straight into a surreal world on a snow-covered Mount Olympus. The three pigs from 3 Pigs of Olympus Bonus Pot, who are supposed to be versions of the Greek gods Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon, are back in a snowy Christmas version. It’s not only a mix of colorful cartoon-looking pigs and Greek mythology, the game also brings Christmas cheer with flashy animations and cracking thunderbolts. This unusual combination servers up multiplier collectors, Instant Prize mechanics, and a max win worthy Mount Olympus: 20,000x the bet. Let’s see what more is going on on that mountain.
If you want to get a feel for the divine chaos before committing, you can try the free demo of the game just above.
Theme, Gameplay & Payouts
3 Pigs of Xmas is a video slot from Gaming Corps with 6 reels, 4 rows, and 4,096 ways to win. The Min.bet is 0.1, and the Max.bet is 10. The game’s default RTP is tuned to 95.45%, but you can also find versions of 93.62% and 91.80%. The volatility is rated high, and scoring the max win will give you 20,000x the bet.
The setting is the same as in 3 Pigs of Olympus Bonus Pot, but we have gone from sunny summer days to winter. The blue reels in the middle of the screen cover parts of a marble construction with golden details on the roof. To the sides are two pig statues wearing Santa hats, and snow is slowly moving through the air. There’s also plenty of snow on the ground and the pine trees in the distance. You make wins by combining at least 3 matching symbols on adjacent reels, starting on the first reel to the left, and you can play the game on mobile phones, notepads, and desktop computers.
The lower-paying symbols in 3 Pigs of Xmas are 10, J, Q, K, and A, awarding between 0.8x and 1.2x the bet for wins of six symbols. The higher-paying symbols are shields, swords, harps, vases, and buildings, which pay between 2x and 5x the bet for a 6-of-a-kind win. The Wild Symbol appears as a golden W topped with snow, and it substitutes all mentioned symbols when forming winning combinations.
Special Features & Slot Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot 3 Pigs of Xmas?
You can win up to 20,000x the bet.
What features are available in the slot 3 Pigs of Xmas?
The features are Prize Coin Symbols, Collect Symbol, Wild Symbol, Free Spins, and Feature Buy.
Prize Coin Symbols
Prize Coin symbols can land on any reel, awarding values between 0.5x and the game’s max win of 20,000x the total bet.
Collect Symbol
The Collect symbol appears only on Reel 1 and 6. When it lands, it awards all Instant Prize symbols found on Reels 2–5 for each Collect symbol present. Collect symbols may also carry multipliers ranging from x1 to x10.
Wild Symbol
The Wild Symbol substitutes for all symbols except Prize Coins, Pig Coins, and Collect symbols, helping complete winning combinations whenever possible.
Free Spins
Pig Coin symbols can land anywhere. Each Pig Coin is automatically collected by the pig of its corresponding color at the top of the reels, and may randomly award 8 Free Spins along with a Free Spins enhancement linked to that pig.
Any Instant Prize symbols that land during Free Spins are saved in a Bonus Pot. Once the Free Spins end, a Bonus Spin occurs, displaying the Bonus Pot as a 4x4 Mega Instant Prize across Reels 2–5. If a Collect symbol lands on Reel 1 and/or 6, you win the entire Bonus Pot. The Bonus Pot starts with a value of 3x the total bet.
The pigs enhancements are as follows:
Poseidon (blue Pig) grants 8 additional Free Spins.
Zeus (yellow Pig) awards a x3 multiplier to wins and Instant Prize values.
Hades (red Pig) gives the Reel Sync feature, which may activate on any spin. This can sync 2, 3, or 4 adjacent reels from Reels 2–5.
Feature Buy
You can go straight to the Free Spins if you’re ready to pay for it. The Single Pig Bonus Buy costs 50x the bet and guarantees Free Spins with one enhancement. The Double Pig Bonus Buy costs 100x and grants two enhancements, while the Triple Pig Bonus Buy costs 250x and awards all enhancements. You can also go for the random Pig Bonus Buy, which costs 80x and awards a random number of enhancements. On top of that is the Hot Bet, which doubles the bet and your chances of triggering the Free Spins.
Final Thoughts on 3 Pigs of Xmas
3 Pigs of Xmas makes you pause and wonder what has happened to the mighty Greek gods Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon. When did they turn into pigs? Actually, in Gaming Corps' world, they did it quite a while ago. This is a reskin of 3 Pigs of Olympus Bonus Pot, with the same kind of features and symbols, but with a snowy touch. The game developer has also done some other tweaks, lowering the RTP a bit and doubling the max win to 20,000x the bet.
The combination of mythology and Christmas is such an odd mix that becomes entertaining, and the gameplay flows smoothly. There’s always good fun collecting a pig, although at times also annoying since you never know if a collected pig will trigger the Free Spins or not. And the Free Spins even turn the heat up in this winter game, with giant Instant Prize symbols, multipliers, synced reels, and a finishing bonus spin that will determine if you win the entire Bonus Pot or not.
This is a very entertaining game, but we could have wished for some more tweaks from the original. Another Christmas game with similar features but without Greek gods is 3 Gifts of Xmas, which was released about the same time as this title.
3 Pigs of Xmas from Gaming Corps is a festive slot with big potential and a theme that isn’t afraid to be weird.
