Three Crazy Piggies rules and three-stage Wild collection

Three Crazy Piggies is PG Soft catalogue ID 1727711, code three-cz-pigs. The checked English rules are version 1.0 r4, updated 8 July 2025. This is a collapsing 768-way game with an uneven reel shape and a three-step collection system tied to Wild symbols on the middle reel.

The PDF and current supplier catalogue agree on 96.72% RTP, medium volatility and a 2,500× maximum. They do not establish NZ operator availability, NZD stakes or access through the sponsored destination.

Verified specification

Field	PG Soft reference	Meaning
Identity	1727711 · three-cz-pigs	Exact catalogue record
Rules file	1.0 r4 · 8 July 2025	Version checked
Reel shape	5 reels; centre 3 rows, others 4	Uneven grid
Evaluation	768 ways · collapsing reels	Adjacent-reel wins
RTP	96.72%	Reference build
Volatility	Medium	Supplier classification
Overall hit rate	21.04%	PDF summary
Free Spins hit rate	0.49%	Feature component
Maximum win	2,500× bet	Spin stops at cap
Reference range	€0.20–€100	EUR defaults only

The rules allocate 68.52 percentage points of RTP to the main game and 28.20 to Free Spins. That split describes the model, not a timetable for entering the feature. Likewise, a 20.55% main-game hit rate cannot predict the next spin.

Reading the unusual reel shape

Reels one, two, four and five show four rows; reel three shows three. A valid way still needs matching symbols on consecutive reels from the left. The visual gap around the shorter centre reel does not create extra positions, and symbols touching diagonally are not automatically connected.

Wild and Wild Wolf substitute for paying symbols but not Scatter. Ordinary Wild appears on reel three only. This location is essential because a winning centre-reel Wild is also the object collected by the progressive base-game feature.

For evidence, sketch five columns with row counts 4-4-3-4-4. Mark every symbol used in the paid way and identify whether the middle symbol was an ordinary Wild. A screenshot of a celebration screen without the stopped layout cannot prove which milestone advanced.

The three Wild milestones

When a Wild appears on reel three and participates in a win, it is collected before the win is paid. The first three collected Wilds change later rounds in a defined order:

1. After the first, all Wolf symbols transform into Wild Wolf symbols.
2. After the second, Spade, Heart, Club and Diamond symbols are removed from the reels.
3. After the third, every win is multiplied by 10×.

Further Wilds are not collected after the third. The milestones persist within the relevant base-game sequence described by the client; they should not be assumed to survive a new spin unless the loaded game visibly shows that state. The safest audit follows the on-screen counter and history rather than guessing from the artwork.

The first step improves substitution because every Wolf becomes Wild Wolf. The second removes four low symbols, changing the remaining symbol mix. The third applies the 10× factor. These are distinct transformations, not three names for one bonus.

How to verify a milestone dispute

Save the board before collapse, highlight the reel-three Wild in the winning combination, and capture the counter immediately after collection. Then record the next stopped board showing the transformed or removed symbols. For the third milestone, save the pre-multiplier win and the displayed 10× application. This sequence makes it possible to distinguish a missing collection from a Wild that landed but did not participate in a win.

Free Spins start with all three effects

Three Scatters anywhere award ten free spins, and each additional Scatter adds two. The feature can retrigger. During every free spin, all three special states are already active: Wolves are Wild Wolves, the four card-suit symbols are removed, and wins receive a 10× multiplier.

There is no need to collect three centre Wilds again inside the feature. That difference prevents a common misreading of the free-spin screen. The 10× value is a defined feature rule, not evidence that a particular spin will win or that a session will recover its cost.

The PDF documents a Feature Buy menu, but it does not publish a universal purchase multiple. If a client offers the button, record the displayed cost, stake, currency and RTP. Market availability cannot be inferred from the global file.

RTP, stakes and 2,500× ceiling

Version 1.0 r4 lists bet sizes 0.01, 0.1 and 0.5 across ten levels, producing a default EUR range of €0.20 to €100. This is useful for identifying the reference configuration; it is not an NZD limit or cashier rule.

The total win ends when it reaches 2,500× the bet. The cap applies to the completed spin, including collapses and multipliers. It does not mean the 10× state pays 2,500×, nor does medium volatility describe a maximum loss or safe session length.

Mobile and replay checks

PG Soft lists iOS, Android, HTML5, macOS and Windows, with a portrait reference of 1080×2340. On a phone, verify that the shorter centre reel, collection counter, transformed Wolves, remaining spins, stake and history are visible without obstruction.

If play is interrupted between milestones, reopen history before another round. Record the last collected-Wild count and the server-settled balance. Do not infer that a transformation was lost merely because the restored animation begins after it; compare the result and persistent counter first.

Demo and New Zealand limits

The supplier catalogue may expose a launch route, but the sponsored buttons here are not represented as an official Three Crazy Piggies demo. Preview access can change or be territory restricted.

The global catalogue also cannot confirm that a New Zealand-facing operator deploys the game. No claim on this page links it to 22Bet or guarantees real-money access in New Zealand.

Is the game structurally suitable for you?

The design may appeal to readers who like visibly progressive mechanics: each collected Wild changes the symbol environment, so the difference between stages can be documented. The 768-way grid also remains more compact than very tall ways games.

It may be less suitable for someone who wants fixed paylines, a low-volatility profile or a feature without symbol-removal rules. The cheerful story does not reduce the financial risk of a medium-volatility slot.

Comparing the base state with Free Spins

The most useful comparison is not artwork versus artwork, but state versus state. In the base game, the three improvements depend on successful collection from reel three. In Free Spins, the same improvements are supplied from the beginning. This changes the route to the 10× factor, but it does not alter the 2,500× round ceiling.

Create a two-column note before testing. Under “base”, record the collection counter and which transformations are active. Under “feature”, record the remaining spins, confirm the four card suits are absent and verify that Wolves have become Wild Wolves. If an interface shows a different condition, save its Help version rather than assuming the r4 wording applies. This method also prevents a free-spin result from being used as evidence for an uncompleted base-game milestone.

Reading the paytable responsibly

The PDF supplies the substitution rules and way count, but the extracted text does not provide reliable symbol-by-symbol award values. Those values should be copied from the loaded paytable only when needed for a round reconstruction. Avoid importing a table from an image search or another language build, because even a familiar symbol set may belong to a different release.

Round-record checklist

1. Match ID 1727711 and code three-cz-pigs.
2. Confirm 96.72% in Help.
3. Draw the 4-4-3-4-4 reel shape.
4. Prove that a reel-three Wild joined a win before counting it.
5. Record each of the three milestone changes separately.
6. During Free Spins, capture the pre-activated states and 10× factor.
7. Save the round ID, stake and credited total.

FAQ

How many ways does Three Crazy Piggies use?

The checked rules state 768 ways across an uneven five-reel layout.

What happens after the first collected Wild?

All Wolf symbols transform into substituting Wild Wolf symbols.

What changes at the second and third milestones?

The second removes four card-suit symbols; the third applies a 10× multiplier to wins.

How are Free Spins triggered?

Three Scatters award ten spins, with two more for every additional Scatter. All three special states are active throughout.

What are the verified RTP and cap?

96.72% RTP and a 2,500× maximum win in the supplier reference.

Is New Zealand availability confirmed?

No. Supplier catalogue inclusion is not operator deployment evidence.

Sources

• PG Soft, Three Crazy Piggies Game Information, version 1.0 r4, updated 8 July 2025.
• PG Soft official catalogue record for ID 1727711, checked 8 October 2026.

How to verify the version you can actually open

A provider page proves that a title exists and describes the supplier's intended rules. It does not prove that a casino accepts players in New Zealand, that the title is enabled for a particular account, or that the highest published RTP is the version in the lobby. Treat availability, operator eligibility and product configuration as three separate checks.

Start with identity, then configuration

Open the game only through the authenticated casino lobby. The information or help panel should identify PG Soft, the exact title and the active mathematical return. Compare the reel or grid layout, paylines or cluster rules, named features and symbol behaviour with the official product material. Similar artwork or a matching title is not enough when the help file is missing or inconsistent.

When the supplier publishes several RTP values, report all of them as configurations. Do not assume the highest option is deployed. RTP is a theoretical long-run measure across a very large number of rounds; it is not a refund rate for one player and cannot predict the next result. Volatility is different: it describes how unevenly results are distributed on the provider's scale.

Read stake controls as money, not interface decoration

Provider sheets often quote a reference range in euros. That range does not establish New Zealand-dollar support or the limits in a specific account. Before a paid round, identify the total amount that will leave the balance. If the interface separates denomination, coins and lines, verify the combined total. If Extra Bet is active, calculate its full cost before pressing spin.

Feature-buy prices are multiples of the current bet, not promised returns. A 100x purchase at a $1 stake costs $100; at a $2 stake it costs $200. Availability can vary by market and some mathematical configurations may not support the control. If the live help does not explain the price, delivered feature and active RTP, leave the option unused.

Keep simulation figures in their proper scope

A game sheet may publish a maximum result observed in a large simulation. That is not automatically the contractual maximum payout and never describes a likely session. Preserve the provider's wording, sample size and configuration. Check the live rules for a binding cap and the operator terms for any separate payout limit. Do not turn an extreme result into a promotional headline.

Audit a disputed round

If an animation freezes or a connection drops, do not repeat the wager immediately. Reopen the game through the authenticated lobby and inspect round history. Record the time, total stake, balance movement and round identifier. The result can be settled by the gaming system even when the device never displays the final animation. Send evidence through verified operator support; never disclose a password, recovery phrase or one-time code.

Read the paytable as a calculation document

The paytable should explain what creates a win, which symbols substitute, where special symbols can land and how multiple awards combine. For line games, confirm direction and active paylines. For cluster games, confirm adjacency, minimum group size and the order of collection. For respins, identify what remains locked, what resets the counter and what ends the feature. A graphic effect can illustrate those rules but cannot replace them.

Separate addition from multiplication. Several prize values may be added before a multiplier applies, while reel-specific multipliers can sometimes multiply together only when each reel participates in the same win. Reconstruct one low-stake result from game history. If the arithmetic cannot be matched to the help file, stop and ask the operator rather than guessing.

Do not confuse hit frequency with a profitable round

Provider sheets can publish hit frequency or category probabilities. A hit simply means a round returned a qualifying amount; it can be smaller than the stake. “Big”, “Mega” or “Epic” thresholds are provider reporting categories, not promises. They are useful for comparing mathematical versions only when definitions and samples are the same.

Random outcomes do not become due after a long gap. A feature that appeared repeatedly in a demo or marketing clip has no obligation to repeat in a funded session. Previous rounds do not create a debt from the next random result.

Confirm market and device behaviour independently

A title can exist in the supplier catalogue while an operator disables it for a territory, currency, device or bonus. Language localisation is not evidence of legal availability. Confirm the operator's identity, accepted countries and current lobby separately from the provider review.

On mobile, verify that balance, total bet, feature state and help remain visible without overlap. On desktop, check that browser zoom does not hide a purchase control or change the apparent denomination. Mathematical configuration should not change merely because the screen changes; if the help shows another RTP, treat it as a different deployment and record it.

Keep a compact evidence record

For any fact used in a review, save the title, provider, official URL, document date when available, access date and exact territorial scope. For a live session, add the operator domain, Game ID, RTP, currency and a non-sensitive screenshot of the help panel. This makes later corrections possible when a supplier updates a sheet or an operator changes configuration.

Missing information should remain missing. Do not estimate an RTP from results, convert a euro reference range into an operator's NZD limit, or treat another casino's configuration as evidence. A transparent “not confirmed” is more useful than a precise-looking number without the correct source.

Use limits that survive the feature design

Collection meters, expanding grids, sticky symbols and near misses can make a session feel unfinished. Unless the rules explicitly preserve progress, the visible state has no value after the round or feature ends. Set a money limit and time limit before launch, count feature buys immediately, and stop at the limit even when a meter appears close to an upgrade.

No random game is an income plan. Do not borrow, use essential funds or raise the stake to recover a loss. If play stops feeling recreational, use timeout, deposit-limit or self-exclusion tools and consult the site's responsible gambling guide.