Is the Piggy Bank Worth It?
A mathematical breakdown of Match Factory's most common in-app purchase trap.
How the Piggy Bank Works
As you clear levels in Match Factory, you'll earn "bonus coins" that don't go into your main wallet. Instead, they get deposited into a virtual Piggy Bank.
When the Piggy Bank reaches its maximum capacity (usually around 6,000 to 12,000 coins, depending on the promotion), the game will constantly prompt you to "break" it. The catch? You have to pay real money (around $2.99 to $4.99 USD) to crack it open.
Piggy Bank vs. Normal Store
To determine if it's worth it, we need to compare the cost per coin.
| Option | Cost | Coins Received |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Store (Small) | $1.99 | 1,000 coins |
| Normal Store (Medium) | $4.99 | 2,600 coins |
| Full Piggy Bank | $2.99 / $4.99 | 6,000+ coins |
The Verdict: Yes! If you are someone who occasionally spends money on Match Factory to buy extra moves (+5 moves costs 100 coins), the Piggy Bank is mathematically the absolute best value in the entire game.
Pro Tip: Never Open it Early
The game sometimes offers you the ability to break the Piggy Bank before it is 100% full. Never do this! The price remains the exact same whether it is half-full or completely full, so you are just throwing away free potential coins. Always wait for the "Piggy Bank is Full!" notification.