WMS/Williams (1996) • Classic Banking Game
Count the piggy banks remaining on the top screen. Fewer piggies = closer to bonus = better value!
5 or fewer piggies left = PLAY (past halfway)
3 or fewer piggies = STRONG PLAY
Check progressives — if built up, even better
There are 9 piggy banks with a total of 510 coins spread across them.
ONE random coin is the "lucky coin" — when captured, triggers the progressive pick bonus.
When 3x Wild symbols hit, coins are deposited into banks. Banks get eliminated as they fill.
Fewer banks remaining = fewer coins left to find = closer to the lucky coin!
Example: Finding game with 4 piggies left (PLAY!)
☝️ 5 eliminated (grayed), 4 remaining = past halfway point!
9 piggies (full): SKIP — no advantage
6-8 piggies: Borderline — only if progressives high
5 piggies (halfway): Worth a look ✓
3-4 piggies: PLAY ✓
1-2 piggies: STRONG PLAY ✓✓
3-reel classic slot machine
Available in 5-line and 9-line versions
Symbols: Multi-color 7s and 3x Wild
3x Wild multiplies line hits AND deposits coins
Two 3x Wilds = 9x multiplier!
510 total coins spread across 9 banks
1 lucky coin triggers progressive bonus
3x Wild lands → deposits range of coins
Bank fills up → eliminated → fewer coins remain
Coin deposit amounts vary by limit (low vs high)
When lucky coin captured → bonus screen
Pick piggy banks to reveal coins
Keep picking until you reveal 3 coins connected to a progressive
Picks are predetermined ("for entertainment purposes only")
💡 Unlike some games, you KEEP picking until you win — guaranteed progressive!
3x Wilds come in clumps — can be streaky
Sometimes wilds won't come at all for long stretches
This is a risk/reward type game
Similar mechanic to New Year Festival (firecrackers)
⚠️ Can be volatile! Even with good position, wilds may take time.
New Year Festival — Same concept, 15 firecrackers instead of 9 piggies
Lock It Link: Piggy Bankin' — Modern version, different mechanics
The classic WMS game is the true AP opportunity
Classic game — may be in older areas of casino
Look for machines with few piggies remaining
Check if progressives are built up
Don't confuse with modern Lock It Link version
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