AvatarUX has become somewhat of a one trick pony by now (at least until proven otherwise), and they’ve certainly been persistent despite never having proper mainstream success with their PopWins mechanic series. PiggyPop offers more of the same in many ways, and it’s all about increasing the number of rows and win ways by landing winning combos that split symbol positions in two.
Maxing out the base game grid awards the bonus round, which this time comes with Unlimited Free Spins. Indefinite free spins is more correct perhaps, as the tally resets to 3 per win. The equally unlimited multiplier increases per free spin, and thegrid maxes out at 6×8 with 524,288 win ways. The top-tier golden pig symbol shines even brighter in the bonus round, as you’ll find out in the features segment below.
TheSuper High Pay Golden Pigawards 3x your stake for 6-oak, while the 3 regular piggies pay 1.5x your stake for the same. ThePopWins mechanickicks in whenever you land a winning combo, and the winning symbols are removed as the positions split in two. New symbols fill the empty positions, and this expands the grid accordingly. It also increases the number of win ways as seen on the left-hand side.
You trigger the Bonus Round when youincrease all reels to 6 rows in a base game spin sequence. The feature plays out with a grid that’s 4 symbols tall, and it can increaseup to 6x8at the most. The grid resets down to the shortest reel during the feature, and you start with3 free spins. An upfrontgamble wheelcan increase the number of starting rows up to 6 though, but you risk losing the whole feature.
Thefree spins counter resets to 3 for every win, and you thus get an indefinite amount of spins in what’s called theUnlimited Free Spins feature. The globalwin multiplier increases by +1 per spin, and it too comes with no upper limit. TheGolden Pig symbol lands with a multiplierthat’s equal to the number of golden pigs in view, and maxing out the grid adds+x2 to each golden pigyou land.
Non-UK players, and anyone playing from an eligible jurisdiction, can take advantage of theBonus Buymenu. You can purchase the bonus round for100xyour stake, and trying your luck with the win ways gamble costs the same. You can also pay400xyour stake for the bonus round with 6 rows and 93,312 win ways for starters.
You get a brief glimpse of the base game, before we purchase a spin on the bonus round win ways wheel. We tried our luck only once and won, and then the feature starts at 0:55 into the 4:38-minutes highlights video. We purchased the Maxi Bonus round right after, and you can see it all for yourself by hitting the play button below.
We’ve criticized previous installments for taking too much time filling up the empty PopWins positions, and AvatarUX has amended this issue to a certain degree in PiggyPop. There is still something awkward about the pace of the game however, and we don’t like the small pause you get after hitting the spin button. These are minor details perhaps, but it gets annoying rather quickly when you play.
We do like the Unlimited/Indefinite free spins round however, inspired by the classic streak respins feature as it certainly is. Racking up a solid global win multiplier is alpha and omega, and the golden pig multipliers can really make a dent if you land enough. The bonus buy menu gives you some nice options (if available in your jurisdiction), and the 10,690x potential seems more realistic than what’s on offer in many previous installments in this series.
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PapayaPop- is an art deco fruit slot from AvatarUX, and it comes with the same PopWins mechanic. The grid can expand to 5×9 in this installment, and you can gamble for a higher starting multiplier in the bonus round. The multiplier increases per spin, and you can win up to 10,542x your stake.
CherryPop- is another fruity installment in AvatarUX’ PopWins range, and you can look forward to a bonus round with a progressive win multiplier here too. The feature can be purchased (not in the UK), and you can win up to 56,386x your stake.
HippoPop- is an animal themed installment in the PopWins series, and the visuals are somewhat similar to the game at hand. A progressive multiplier increases per popwin, and it’s carried over into the bonus round where it never resets. The grid can expand up to 5×8 in the feature, and you can win up to 48,150x your stake.
AvatarUX has established itself as a one-dimensional developer, yet they remain persistent despite their lack of mainstream success with the PopWins mechanic series. PiggyPop follows the same formula, focusing on increasing the number of rows and win ways by splitting symbol positions when winning combinations are landed. Unlocking the bonus round requires filling the base game grid to its maximum capacity, granting players Unlimited Free Spins. However, it’s important to note that the free spins tally resets to 3 after each win. With each spin, the unlimited multiplier increases, reaching its peak at 6×8 with 524,288 win ways. The bonus round showcases the golden pig symbol, which offers a 3x stake payout for a 6-of-a-kind combination, while the regular pig symbols reward 1.5x the stake. The PopWins mechanic triggers whenever a winning combination is formed, removing the winning symbols and splitting the positions in two. New symbols fill the empty spaces, expanding the grid and increasing the number of win ways. To trigger the Bonus Round, players must increase all reels to 6 rows in a base game spin sequence. The feature starts with a 4-symbol tall grid that can expand up to 6×8. During the feature, the grid resets to the height of the shortest reel and begins with 3 free spins. Players can increase the number of starting rows up to 6 using the upfront gamble wheel, but this comes with the risk of losing the entire feature. The free spins counter resets to 3 after every win, allowing for an indefinite number of spins in the Unlimited Free Spins feature. The global win multiplier increases by +1 per spin, with no upper limit. The Golden Pig symbol’s multiplier is determined by the number of golden pigs visible on the grid, and maxing out the grid adds an additional x2 multiplier to each golden pig. Non-UK players and those in eligible jurisdictions can access the Bonus Buy menu, allowing them to purchase the bonus round for 100x their stake. The win ways gamble can also be purchased for the same price. Additionally, players have the option to pay 400x their stake to start the bonus round with 6 rows and 93,312 win ways. A demonstration of the base game is provided before purchasing a spin on the bonus round win ways wheel. The video showcases a successful attempt, with the feature starting at the 0:55 mark of the 4:38-minute highlights video. Previous installments in the series received criticism for the time it took to fill the empty PopWins positions, but AvatarUX has made improvements in PiggyPop. However, there are still some pacing issues, such as the slight pause after hitting the spin button, which can become annoying. The Unlimited/Indefinite free spins round is a highlight, reminiscent of the classic streak respins feature. Accumulating a substantial global win multiplier is crucial, and the golden pig multipliers can have a significant impact when landed in sufficient numbers. The bonus buy menu offers appealing options, and the potential of 10,690x seems more realistic compared to previous installments. Pros of PiggyPop include the PopWins mechanic and the potential for high payouts, while cons include minor pacing issues and the pause after hitting the spin button. Other games in the PopWins series from AvatarUX include PapayaPop, CherryPop, and HippoPop, each offering their own unique themes and features with the PopWins mechanic.