Pig of Thunder 2

Pig of Thunder 2 is a Platipus video slot released on 12 November 2026, and it brings back the pink, laurel-wearing thunder god from the studio's July 2026 hit Pig of Thunder. The sequel keeps the compact format of the original: three reels, five rows and 15 fixed paylines, set against a stormy blue sky with a marble pedestal piled high with gold coins. The listed RTP is 96.14%, volatility sits between medium and high, and the top prize is capped at 5,488 times the stake, which is a clear step up from the 4,334x ceiling of the first game.

Fruit symbols with a lightning twist

The base game looks like a classic fruit machine. Watermelons, plums, lemons, oranges, cherries, grapes, bells and BAR symbols fill the grid, and the 15 lines are always active, so the total bet is the only number you adjust. What sets the layout apart is the tall three-by-five board: every reel shows five positions, so line wins can stack up quickly when a high-value symbol lands in a full column, and a lucky spin can cover several of the 15 lines at once.

Wilds substitute for regular symbols, and the game also lists paying wilds, meaning the golden lightning bolt can contribute to a combination of its own instead of only filling gaps. A Gold Stack element adds extra bonus potential, and cash symbols can appear in the base game as well, which is the first hint of what the Respins round is built around.

How the Respins round works

The centrepiece is the Respins feature. Coin symbols carry cash values, or one of four jackpot labels, and when enough of them land the round starts with three respins shown in a small 1-2-3 counter under the reels. Coins lock in place, lightning bolts stay on the board, and a new coin landing keeps the sequence alive. The intro screen advertises up to five Collect symbols in the Respins, and a Collect coin gathers the cash prizes currently visible on the grid, so the round can swing sharply when one arrives late.

Because the reels are narrow, the grid fills in quickly. The middle reel in the bonus board is dominated by lightning bolts, and the outer reels are where the numbered coins collect. Watching the third reel spin alone while two columns are already packed with coins gives the feature a tense, almost slingshot feel, and the pig on the pedestal reacts with crackling electricity every time a coin drops.

Four jackpots on the left

The jackpot panel sits permanently to the left of the reels, so the targets are always in view. At a one-credit bet it shows Mini at 15, Minor at 30, Major at 100 and Grand at 1,000, which means the fixed prizes scale directly with the total bet. The Grand sits at the top of the ladder, while the lower tiers show up as special coins during the Respins round. Seeing a green Mini coin land early in a feature is a good signal that the round may build into something larger.

Buy Respins and Super Respins

A cart button next to the bet selector opens the purchase menu. Respins costs 70 times the current bet and starts the bonus directly, while Super Respins costs 150 times the bet and leads into the same Respins feature in its upgraded form. At a one-credit stake that is 70 and 150 credits, so the second option is more than twice the price of the first. As always with purchased features, the average return is supposed to match the game's RTP, but the swings on a single buy are large, so it makes sense to size the stake accordingly.

Betting range and session pacing

Stakes are changed with the arrows on either side of the total bet field, and the jackpot panel, the Buy prices and every coin value follow the new bet automatically. That makes the game easy to scale: a low stake keeps the Respins round affordable to chase through normal spins, while a higher stake makes a single Buy purchase a much bigger commitment. With medium-to-high volatility, expect stretches of small fruit wins punctuated by the occasional coin round.

Fast controls and a free demo

A long press on the spin button activates turbo mode, and a fast-forward toggle sits right beside it. The bet arrows below the reels cycle through the available stakes, and the balance, bet and win fields stay clearly readable even during the lightning effects. The slot is compatible with Platipus tournament tools, which operators can use for leaderboard campaigns. The free demo on this page loads the full game with a virtual balance, so you can test the Respins round, the jackpot coins and the Buy menu without risking real money.

How it compares to the first game

Readers who know the original Pig of Thunder will recognise the lightning symbols, the Collect idea and the fixed jackpots, but the sequel changes the structure. The first game used a Bonus Game with a grid of 15 positions and a 500x Grand, while Pig of Thunder 2 moves to a three-reel respin counter and doubles the Grand to 1,000x. Fans of the original who liked the lightning theme but wanted a bigger ceiling are the obvious audience, and anyone who prefers short, high-tension bonus rounds over drawn-out feature rounds should find the pacing familiar.