Hacksaw Gaming turned the classic piggy bank concept into a mechanic-driven volatility playground where Magic Hat symbols and their porcine counterparts transform into matching symbols, cash prizes, or multipliers. Magic Piggy plays out on a 5×5 grid with 19 fixed paylines—a layout that feels immediately accessible until you realize the Magic Piggy symbols can reveal Bill Stacks worth up to 1,000x your bet, and Multiplier Coins can apply up to 5x boosts to multiple cash prizes simultaneously. The bonus round escalates through two tiers (Pig and Epig), each with its own meter-filling system that can award infinite free spins if you keep the meters topped up. At 7,500x maximum win potential and medium volatility, this isn’t Hacksaw’s most extreme offering, but the transforming symbol mechanic creates enough base game action to keep your balance from flatline between bonus triggers.
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Key Highlights
- Wealth-themed slot from Hacksaw Gaming (released February 28, 2023) featuring Magic Piggy and Magic Hat transforming symbols on a 5×5 grid with 19 fixed paylines.
- Medium volatility (3/5) with default RTP of 96.19%, though operators can configure it down to 88.24%, 92.32%, or 94.47%—always verify before playing.
- Bill Stack symbols award instant cash prizes from 1x to 1,000x your bet, with Multiplier Coins (2x-5x) that can boost multiple Bill Stacks simultaneously—including the same prize multiple times.
- Magic Hat symbols transform into Wilds or Bill Stacks while revealing what all Magic Piggy symbols will become—regular pay symbols, Bill Stacks, or Multiplier Coins.
- Two-tier bonus system: Pig Bonus (3 scatters, 10 free spins) with resetting meters, and Epig Bonus (4 scatters during Pig Bonus, 10 spins) with non-resetting meters for infinite potential.
- Maximum win of 7,500x your stake with bet range from $0.10 to $100 per spin.
- Five bonus buy options including FeatureSpins (3x-40x bet) and direct bonus purchases at 100x (Pig) or 200x (Epig) your stake with adjusted RTPs.
Theme and Visuals
Hacksaw Gaming placed the 5×5 grid inside a bank vault overflowing with gold coins and stacks of cash—the visual equivalent of telling you exactly what this slot is about. The Magic Piggy himself bounces around the screen with cartoonish energy, sporting a top hat and bowtie like he’s about to perform card tricks at a wealth management seminar. The aesthetic sits somewhere between classic fruit machine and modern video slot, with traditional symbols (cherries, lemons, horseshoes) sharing space with diamonds and card royals rendered in vibrant greens and golds. You can try the demo at our slot demos page to see how the transformations play out.
The Magic Hat is your visual cue that something transformative is about to happen—when it lands, it first reveals what all Magic Piggy symbols will become before transforming itself into that same symbol type. Bill Stack symbols appear as literal stacks of cash with their values clearly displayed, ranging from modest 1x prizes to eye-catching 1,000x bonanzas. When Multiplier Coins appear, they’re unmistakable golden coins with their 2x-5x values prominently stamped on them. The animations when these transformations occur are snappy and legible—you never lose track of what just converted into what. During the bonus rounds, Star and Super Star symbols appear above each reel with visible meter tracking, giving you constant feedback on how close you are to triggering those ten additional free spins. For more Hacksaw Gaming slots, their portfolio leans heavily into this high-contrast, no-nonsense visual style.
How to Play Magic Piggy
Magic Piggy uses 19 fixed paylines on a 5×5 grid, but the transforming symbol mechanic adds layers that standard payline slots don’t typically require. Here’s your step-by-step navigation:
- Set your bet using the stake controls—minimum $0.10, maximum $100 per spin. Your bet determines Bill Stack values (a 100x Bill Stack pays $100 on a $1 bet).
- Understand the paylines: You need matching symbols on one of 19 fixed paylines to win. Five-of-a-kind premiums pay 10x-30x your bet, while low-value card royals pay 1x-3x for five matches.
- Watch for Magic Hat symbols: When a Magic Hat lands, it first reveals what all Magic Piggy symbols on screen will transform into (high-pay, low-pay, Bill Stack, or Multiplier Coin), then transforms itself into that same symbol type.
- Collect Bill Stacks: Bill Stack symbols are instant cash prizes from 1x to 1,000x your bet. All Bill Stack values on screen are added together and paid immediately—a single spin can land multiple Bill Stacks.
- Track Multiplier Coins: When Magic Piggy symbols reveal Multiplier Coins (2x-5x), each coin randomly selects 1-5 Bill Stack symbols to multiply. The same Bill Stack can be selected multiple times by the same coin or by different coins, compounding the multiplier effect.
- Trigger Free Spins: Land 3 FS scatter symbols for the Pig Bonus (10 spins), or land 4 scatters during the Pig Bonus to upgrade to the Epig Bonus (10 additional spins with superior meter mechanics).
- Consider Bonus Buys: Three FeatureSpins options (3x-40x bet) modify base game behavior, or purchase the Pig Bonus directly at 100x your bet or Epig Bonus at 200x for immediate bonus access.
Pro Tip: Multiplier Coins can hit the same Bill Stack multiple times—if a 5x coin selects a 100x Bill Stack twice, you’re looking at a 1,000x payout from a single prize. This multiplicative stacking is where Magic Piggy’s biggest base game hits come from, so pay close attention when multiple Multiplier Coins appear simultaneously with high-value Bill Stacks.
Symbols and Paytable
Magic Piggy uses a traditional payline structure with five card royals (10-A) as low-pays and five thematic symbols as premiums. All payouts below are for five-of-a-kind on a $1 bet:
| Symbol | Type | 5-of-a-Kind Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond | Premium | $30.00 (30x) |
| Plum | Premium | $20.00 (20x) |
| Horseshoe | Premium | $25.00 (25x) |
| Cherries | Premium | $15.00 (15x) |
| Lemon | Premium | $10.00 (10x) |
| A (Green) | Low-Pay | $3.00 (3x) |
| K (Green) | Low-Pay | $2.50 (2.5x) |
| Q (Green) | Low-Pay | $2.00 (2x) |
| J (Green) | Low-Pay | $1.50 (1.5x) |
| 10 (Green) | Low-Pay | $1.00 (1x) |
Special Symbols
Wild (W): The standard Wild substitutes for all regular pay symbols to complete winning combinations. Wilds can appear naturally or through Magic Hat transformations.
Magic Hat: This symbol first reveals what all Magic Piggy symbols will transform into, then converts itself into that same symbol type. It’s the trigger mechanism for all Magic Piggy transformations.
Magic Piggy: These symbols remain dormant until a Magic Hat lands. Once revealed, all Magic Piggies on screen simultaneously transform into the same symbol—either a regular paytable symbol, a Bill Stack (1x-1,000x), or a Multiplier Coin (2x-5x).
Bill Stack: Instant cash prizes displayed with visible values from 1x to 1,000x your bet. These aren’t line-pay symbols—they’re collected immediately when they appear. Multiple Bill Stacks on screen have their values added together.
Multiplier Coin: Golden coins that appear through Magic Piggy transformations. Each coin displays a 2x-5x multiplier and randomly selects 1-5 Bill Stack symbols to boost. The same Bill Stack can be selected multiple times, creating multiplicative stacking.
FS Scatter: Three scatters trigger the Pig Bonus, while landing a fourth scatter during the Pig Bonus unlocks the upgraded Epig Bonus. Scatters only appear during base game and Pig Bonus rounds, not during Epig spins.
Slot Features
Magic Hat Transformation
The Magic Hat is Magic Piggy’s central mechanic—a reveal-then-transform system that controls how Magic Piggy symbols behave. When a Magic Hat symbol lands anywhere on the grid, it triggers a two-step sequence. First, it reveals what all visible Magic Piggy symbols will become (you’ll see the symbol type displayed before transformation). Second, the Magic Hat itself transforms into that same revealed symbol. All Magic Piggy symbols on screen transform simultaneously into matching symbols.
This synchronization is crucial: if the Magic Hat reveals a Diamond (premium symbol), every Magic Piggy on screen becomes a Diamond, potentially creating multiple five-of-a-kind combinations across different paylines in a single spin. If it reveals a Bill Stack, every Magic Piggy becomes a Bill Stack—though each will have its own random value between 1x and 1,000x. The transformation happens before payline evaluation, so these new symbols are treated as if they landed naturally.
Bill Stack Collection
Bill Stack symbols bypass the payline system entirely—they’re instant cash awards ranging from 1x to 1,000x your current bet. When Bill Stacks appear (either through Magic Piggy transformations or random natural appearances), all their values are added together and paid immediately. A spin that reveals five Bill Stacks valued at 10x, 25x, 50x, 100x, and 250x would pay 435x your bet before any payline wins are calculated.
The Bill Stack distribution skews heavily toward lower values—you’ll see plenty of 1x-10x stacks, occasional 25x-100x stacks, and rare 500x-1,000x prizes. This creates a hit frequency where small Bill Stack wins keep the base game active while you chase those rare high-value stacks. During bonus rounds, Bill Stacks remain the primary value delivery mechanism, which is why the meter system (explained below) focuses on adding more Magic Piggy symbols to increase transformation potential.
Multiplier Coin System
Multiplier Coins are the volatility accelerators in Magic Piggy’s math model. When Magic Piggy symbols transform into Multiplier Coins (2x-5x values), each coin randomly selects between 1 and 5 Bill Stack symbols currently on screen to multiply. Here’s where it gets interesting: the same Bill Stack can be selected multiple times by the same Multiplier Coin, and multiple Multiplier Coins can all select the same Bill Stack.
Example scenario: You have a 100x Bill Stack and a 5x Multiplier Coin appears. The coin randomly selects that 100x stack three times. The calculation becomes 100x × 5 × 5 × 5 = 12,500x—except you’re capped at 7,500x maximum win, so you’d hit the ceiling. More realistic (and common) scenarios involve 2x-3x coins hitting modest Bill Stacks twice, turning a 50x prize into 150x-450x. If multiple Multiplier Coins appear simultaneously with several Bill Stacks, the calculation sequences become complex—each coin resolves its selections independently, but all final values are summed together.
Multiplier Coins only appear through Magic Piggy transformations—you’ll never see them land naturally. This means you need both a Magic Hat to trigger the transformation AND favorable RNG that decides “Multiplier Coin” rather than “Bill Stack” or “regular symbol.” When it happens, especially during bonus rounds with many Magic Piggy symbols on screen, you’re looking at Magic Piggy’s highest payout potential.
Slot Bonus Features
RTP and Volatility
Magic Piggy ships with a default RTP of 96.19% for standard base game spins—a respectable number that sits just above the industry average of 96%. However, Hacksaw Gaming configures this slot with four distinct RTP settings that operators can select: 96.19% (default), 94.47%, 92.32%, and 88.24%. That lowest setting represents a nearly 8 percentage point drop from the optimal version, translating to significantly worse long-term expected returns. Always verify the RTP display in the game’s information panel before playing, especially if you’re trying Magic Piggy at a new casino.
The RTP shifts when you engage bonus buy or FeatureSpins modes. More Magical FeatureSpins (40x bet) carries a 96.07% RTP with medium volatility—a slight decrease from base game in exchange for guaranteed symbol appearances. Both the Pig Bonus buy (100x) and Epig Bonus buy (200x) increase RTP to 96.26% but are classified as “highly volatile,” meaning the math model expects longer losing streaks punctuated by larger wins. This RTP increase suggests the bonus rounds are mathematically more favorable than grinding through base game, but the volatility classification warns you that variance will swing wider during features.
Speaking of volatility: Magic Piggy is rated 3 out of 5—medium volatility in Hacksaw Gaming’s scale. In practical terms, this means you’ll experience regular small-to-medium wins that keep your balance from dropping too quickly, interspersed with occasional larger hits when Bill Stacks and Multiplier Coins align favorably. The 7,500x maximum win is achievable but not statistically likely without sustained meter building during Epig Bonus rounds. Medium volatility slots like this are designed for extended sessions where you’re not constantly reloading but also not expecting your balance to triple in twenty spins. The transforming symbol mechanic creates enough base game action that you’re seeing “something happen” frequently, even if that something is a 5x Bill Stack rather than a 500x bonanza.
How to Max Win on Magic Piggy
Base Game Max Win
Max win is technically achievable in the base game through the Magic Hat & Magic Piggy combination. When Magic Hat lands alongside Magic Piggy symbols, all piggies transform into either Wild symbols or Bill Stacks (1x-1,000x values). Multiplier Coins can appear, multiplying 1-5 Bill Stacks by 2x-5x. Stack high-value Bill Stacks (500x, 1,000x) with favorable Multiplier Coins, and 7,500x becomes reachable without bonus rounds.
Magic Hat & Magic Piggy Mechanic
- Magic Piggy: Collectible symbols that transform when Magic Hat appears.
- Magic Hat: Triggers transformation of all Magic Piggies into Wilds or Bill Stacks.
- Bill Stacks: Instant cash values from 1x to 1,000x your bet.
- Multiplier Coins: Can multiply 1-5 Bill Stacks by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x.
Pig Bonus (3 Scatters / 100x Buy)
10 free spins with the Star Meter system. Star symbols add 1-5 to their corresponding reel’s meter. Super Stars add 1-5 to ALL meters. When Magic Hat appears, the number of Magic Piggies equals the amount shown on that reel’s meter. Meters reset after each Magic Hat appearance. Fill all meters for +10 bonus spins. Land 3 more scatters for +4 spins.
Epig Bonus (Where Max Wins Actually Happen)
This is the max-win factory. Triggered by 4 scatters in base game or during Pig Bonus (200x buy):
- Non-Resetting Meters: Unlike Pig Bonus, the Star Meters do NOT reset between Magic Hat triggers. Points accumulate throughout the entire bonus.
- Progressive Build: Each Magic Hat trigger produces more piggies than the last as meters fill up.
- Late-Bonus Explosions: By the end of the bonus, meters are nearly full, meaning Magic Hat triggers produce massive numbers of piggies transforming into Bill Stacks.
- Full Reel Coverage: Fill all meters completely to get a reel full of piggies—maximum Bill Stack potential.
Typical Max Win Script
- Trigger Epig Bonus (4 scatters or 200x buy)
- Star and Super Star symbols build meters progressively (no resets)
- Early Magic Hat triggers produce moderate piggies, building meter values
- Meters approach full capacity as bonus progresses
- Late-bonus Magic Hat triggers produce grid-filling piggy counts
- Piggies transform into high-value Bill Stacks (500x, 1,000x)
- Multiplier Coins apply 4x, 5x to multiple Bill Stacks
- Combined Bill Stack values push past 7,500x cap
Pros and Cons
✅ Pros
- Transforming symbol mechanic creates frequent base game action—Magic Hat appearances are common enough that you’re not waiting 50+ spins between feature activations
- Bill Stack system with 1x-1,000x instant prizes provides both small hit frequency and occasional large single-symbol payouts independent of payline structure
- Multiplier Coin mechanics allow the same Bill Stack to be multiplied multiple times simultaneously, creating rare but explosive compound multiplication scenarios
- Two-tier bonus system (Pig/Epig) with meaningful mechanical differences—Epig’s non-resetting meters create genuine escalation potential for extended features
- Medium volatility (3/5) makes the slot accessible for moderate bankrolls without sacrificing 7,500x maximum win potential
- Five bonus buy/FeatureSpins options let you customize volatility and gameplay style based on budget and preference
- Infinite free spin potential in both Pig and Epig bonuses through meter-filling mechanic—mathematically possible to never leave the feature
❌ Cons
- 7,500x maximum win is modest compared to Hacksaw Gaming’s more volatile offerings—players chasing 10,000x+ potential should look elsewhere in their catalog
- RTP configuration ranges from 96.19% down to 88.24%—that lowest setting is predatory and you must manually verify before playing
- Triggering the Epig Bonus requires landing 4 scatters during Pig Bonus, creating a two-stage trigger system where you can’t access the best feature directly from base game
- Base game premium symbol payouts (10x-30x for five-of-a-kind) are underwhelming—nearly all significant wins come from Bill Stacks and Multiplier Coins rather than traditional payline combinations
- Multiplier Coin appearances are rare and heavily RNG-dependent—you can complete entire bonus rounds seeing only Bill Stacks and regular symbols without a single Multiplier Coin
- The 5×5 grid with only 19 paylines feels restrictive—more modern slots offer ways-to-win systems that would benefit this symbol transformation mechanic
Conclusion
Magic Piggy succeeds as a medium-volatility showcase for Hacksaw Gaming’s design philosophy: take a simple visual theme (piggy banks and cash), attach it to a mechanic-driven math model (transforming symbols + Bill Stacks + Multiplier Coins), and layer in multiple bonus tiers with meaningful differences. The Magic Hat transformation system keeps base game engagement higher than traditional payline slots—you’re seeing special symbols do something interesting every few spins rather than watching card royals form low-value lines endlessly. The Bill Stack instant prizes create a parallel value delivery system that doesn’t require understanding payline mechanics, making this more accessible than it initially appears.
This slot is best suited for players who prefer frequent small-to-medium action over long droughts punctuated by massive hits. The medium volatility means your bankroll lasts longer, but the 7,500x maximum win (achievable primarily through Epig Bonus with non-resetting meters) isn’t going to change your financial situation. If you’re hunting Hacksaw Gaming’s legendary 50,000x+ potential slots, Magic Piggy isn’t that—it’s the more measured, session-friendly option in their portfolio. The five bonus buy and FeatureSpins options give you control over how you want to experience the game, from conservative 3x Bonushunt mode to aggressive 200x Epig Bonus purchases. Just verify that RTP before playing—the difference between 96.19% and 88.24% configurations is substantial enough to fundamentally alter expected outcomes.
FAQs
Magic Piggy has a default RTP of 96.19% for base game spins, but operators can configure it to 94.47%, 92.32%, or 88.24%. More Magical FeatureSpins (40x bet) has 96.07% RTP, while both Pig Bonus buy (100x) and Epig Bonus buy (200x) offer 96.26% RTP. Always check the game’s information panel to verify which RTP configuration is active at your casino before playing.
When a Magic Hat symbol lands, it first reveals what all Magic Piggy symbols on screen will transform into (either a regular paytable symbol, a Bill Stack with 1x-1,000x value, or a Multiplier Coin with 2x-5x value). Then the Magic Hat itself transforms into that same revealed symbol. All Magic Piggy symbols simultaneously become matching symbols, potentially creating multiple winning combinations or Bill Stack collections in a single spin.
Both feature 10 free spins with meter systems that add Magic Piggy symbols when Magic Hats appear. The critical difference: in Pig Bonus, meters reset to zero after each Magic Hat trigger. In Epig Bonus, meters never reset—Star and Super Star symbols accumulate permanently throughout the feature. This makes Epig Bonus significantly more powerful as each Magic Hat trigger benefits from all previously collected meter points, creating exponential value acceleration.
When Magic Piggy symbols transform into Multiplier Coins (2x-5x), each coin randomly selects between 1 and 5 Bill Stack symbols currently on screen to multiply. The same Bill Stack can be selected multiple times by the same coin, and multiple Multiplier Coins can all select the same Bill Stack, creating compound multiplication. For example, a 100x Bill Stack selected three times by a 5x coin would calculate as 100 × 5 × 5 × 5 = 12,500x (though you’d hit the 7,500x game maximum).
No. Epig Bonus can only be triggered by landing 4 FS scatter symbols during the Pig Bonus round (the initial 10-spin feature). This creates a two-stage trigger system. Alternatively, you can purchase Epig Bonus directly using the 200x bet bonus buy option if available in your jurisdiction, bypassing both base game and Pig Bonus entirely.
The maximum win is 7,500x your bet. On a $1 bet, that’s $7,500. On the maximum $100 bet, that’s $750,000. This ceiling is most commonly reached during Epig Bonus rounds where non-resetting meters allow extreme Magic Piggy symbol accumulation combined with high-value Bill Stacks and multiple Multiplier Coins.
Magic Piggy offers three FeatureSpins modes: Bonushunt (3x bet) makes Pig Bonus triggers 5 times more likely; Magical FeatureSpins (20x bet) guarantees 3 Magic Piggies and 1 Magic Hat per spin; More Magical FeatureSpins (40x bet) guarantees 8 Magic Piggies and 1 Magic Hat per spin with 96.07% RTP. These modify base game spins rather than triggering free spins, allowing you to customize volatility and action frequency at increased cost.
Hacksaw Gaming doesn’t publish exact trigger frequencies, but landing 3 scatter symbols on a 5×5 grid with 19 paylines typically occurs approximately every 100-150 base game spins at standard RTP. This frequency increases 5x when using Bonushunt FeatureSpins (3x bet), making triggers roughly every 20-30 spins. Actual results will vary significantly due to the inherent randomness of slot RNG.