Rich Little Piggies is a Light & Wonder video slot with three pigs above the reels that fatten up as coins land, and each pig holds a bonus that stays on the machine between players. That saved state is what makes it an advantage play game. The blue pig, which banks free games, carries most of the value, and at an assumed 87% payback it becomes a play from about 24 banked free games.
Below: how each pig works, the play levels, and why this game splits opinion among advantage players more than most.
What is the Rich Little Piggies slot?
Rich Little Piggies comes from Light & Wonder in two versions, Hog Wild and Meal Ticket. According to the Wizard of Odds, the two play the same way except for what the red pig’s bonus does. Rich Little Hens uses the same mechanics with a farmyard theme, so everything here applies to it too.
The Wizard of Odds lists it as a 25-line game with bets of 75, 150, 225, 450 or 600 credits per spin, usually on a penny denomination.
How the three pigs work
Coins in three colours land on the reels. When a coin lands, it can add to its pig’s bonus, trigger that bonus, or do nothing. The fuller a pig’s bonus gets, the fatter the pig looks on screen.
| Pig | What it builds up | What the bonus gives |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | A count of free games | That many free games |
| Yellow | Chances at the jackpot prizes | A coin-collecting feature for the jackpots |
| Red | Wilds (Hog Wild) or a stronger reel set (Meal Ticket) | Free games with extra wilds, or with the low-paying symbols removed |
Two details matter for advantage play:
- The pigs are not must-hit-by. Unlike Regal Riches, there’s no cap that forces a bonus. Each pig triggers at random, so a fat pig is not “due”.
- The bonuses combine. When more than one pig triggers together, the features stack, and the blue pig’s banked free games set how long the combined bonus runs. That’s why the blue pig carries most of the value.
Rich Little Piggies: when is it a play?
These are the levels where the game becomes worth playing, assuming an 87% payback setting:
| What you see | Worth playing from (87% payback) |
|---|---|
| Blue pig, whatever the other two look like | 24 free games |
| Blue pig, with a fat yellow pig | 22 free games |
| Blue pig, with the yellow and red pigs as fat as the blue one | 20 free games |
Slot Hustlers figures at an assumed 87% payback. The same levels apply to Rich Little Hens (read the leftmost hen).
The logic behind the table: the blue count is the engine, and fat yellow and red pigs add value when they land alongside it. The more the other two have built up, the fewer blue free games you need.
Why the number moves
Players can’t see a machine’s payback setting, and casinos choose which version to install (more in What Is RTP in Slots?). A looser setting brings the play level down; a tighter one pushes it up. That’s also why published numbers differ: the Wizard of Odds suggests 18 free games, while noting that some players put it closer to 25.
When you send a photo to Slot Hustlers in Discord, the bot reads the pigs and checks the play across the likely payback settings instead of assuming one.
Why Rich Little Piggies splits opinion
This is one of the most argued-about games in advantage play. The Wizard of Vegas forum thread on it has players reporting good results and players reporting long losing runs. The Wizard of Odds itself notes that experienced players disagree on this game more than most.
The reasons are built into the game:
- The swings are big. A single blue bonus with no other pig can pay little, even with plenty of free games. The value comes from the times two or three pigs land together, and those are rarer.
- It’s not must-hit-by. You’re paying for a chance, not a guaranteed feature, so a session can end with nothing triggered at all.
- The jackpot feature is hard to finish. Players often report coming up a coin or two short on the bigger yellow-pig prizes.
None of that makes it a bad game to know. It means you need a bankroll that can handle the swings and the discipline to only play at or above the line.
Rich Little Piggies tips
- Read the blue pig first. Its free-game count is the number that decides most plays.
- Then look at the other two pigs. Fat yellow and red pigs lower the blue count you need.
- Don’t treat a fat pig as due. The bonuses trigger at random. Size tells you what a bonus is worth, not when it will come.
- Know the version. Hog Wild and Meal Ticket differ only in the red pig’s bonus; the play levels above cover both.
- Budget for the swings. Expect sessions where nothing pays well, even on a good play.
- Stop when the bonus you came for has paid. Once the blue pig resets, the machine is back to an ordinary slot with a house edge.
For more games that save state between players, see Persistent State Slot Machines and our list of advantage play slot machines.
FAQ
Who makes Rich Little Piggies?
Light & Wonder. It comes in two versions, Hog Wild and Meal Ticket, and Rich Little Hens is a reskin with the same mechanics.
What does the blue pig do in Rich Little Piggies?
It banks free games. When the blue bonus triggers, you get that many free games, and if other pigs trigger with it, their features run during those games.
Are the pigs must-hit-by?
No. Each pig’s bonus triggers at random, so a large pig isn’t more likely to trigger on the next spin. It’s just worth more when it does.
How many free games makes Rich Little Piggies a play?
At an assumed 87% payback, about 24 free games on the blue pig, or 22 if the yellow pig is fat, or 20 if all three pigs are equally fat. The real line depends on the machine’s payback setting.
What’s the difference between Hog Wild and Meal Ticket?
Only the red pig’s bonus: Hog Wild adds wilds during its free games, while Meal Ticket removes the lowest-paying symbols from the reels.
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