Fairy tale theme
Visually, Big Bad Wolf is very well put together - the graphics are 3D style and have a certain cartoon feel. The reels are set in a straw house, complete with thatched roof - the anthropomorphic pigs are in their overalls and look ready for a bit of decorating. Throw in an original soundtrack and it all comes together rather nicely.
Swooping Reels
The first thing you'll notice about Big Bad Wolf is that it uses Swooping Reels - after any successful spin, the winning symbols will be blown away from the reels and replaced by the symbol above, offering a second opportunity to win. The swoops keep on coming as long as there's a winning combo on show.
Pigs Go Wild feature
The first extra to look at is the Pigs Go Wild feature which comes in addition to the standard beehive wild. The different coloured pigs turn wild after a specific number of winning spins - the first pig turns wild after 2 wins, the second after 4 wins and the third after 6. You can keep tabs on how you're doing here via the meter on top of the reels.
Free Spins feature
Land 3 of the wolf scatter symbol to trigger the Free Spins feature - here you'll be awarded 10 free spins with scope to add more if the wolf scatters re-appear. Now, if you get 3 or more scatters on a free spin, your win will be subject to a 3x multiplier.
Blowing Down the House feature
Find 3 Moon symbols and you'll trigger the Blowing Down the House feature - as the name suggests you'll blow down the wooden house and in the process be awarded 2 extra free spins. If you're lucky enough to land 6 moons, then you'll blow down the brick house - you'll also get 2 free spins for this feat of breathing along with a 2x multiplier which will double any winning paylines you may hit.
Big Bad Wolf verdict
On the variance scale, Big Bad Wolf is just north of medium - there will be a few lean spells but the free spins can produce some porky sized payouts – up to 1,225 times your stake on each free spin. If you do enjoy reliving your childhood, there are worse places to start than here – I also suggest you try Piggy Riches from Net Entertainment which is a favourite.