Chicken Road is a 5-reel, 25-payline online casino slot developed by NetEnt, a renowned game developer known for creating engaging and rewarding slots. This game takes players on an adventure through a fantastical world where chickens rule supreme. The theme is bright, colorful, and playful, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned gamblers.
Design
The design of Chicken Road is an ode to the vibrant colors Chicken Road and whimsy of farm life. Players are transported to a lush meadow filled with rolling hills, trees, and – of course – chickens. The game’s symbols include various breeds of chickens, farm animals like cows and pigs, as well as traditional slot machine icons such as card suits (Ace through 10) and a "Wild" symbol. Each animal has been carefully designed to reflect its real-life counterpart in the most adorable way possible.
The user interface is intuitive and accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, allowing players from all over the world to join the fun. The game also features an information icon that provides a detailed explanation of how each bonus feature works. Overall, the design is consistent with NetEnt’s reputation for producing visually appealing games that immerse players in their universe.
Symbols
Chicken Road boasts 11 standard symbols on its reels: four bird species (Turkey Hen, Pecking Chicken, Hatching Chick, and Rooster), three animal friends (Cow, Piglet, and Piggy), one farm-related icon (Fruit Basket), a Wild symbol (represented by an egg), as well as the usual card suits. The Rooster is the most valuable regular paytable symbol.
The game’s creator has made sure to give each symbol its own unique design. For example, the Pecking Chicken displays different levels of hunger on its beak, while the Hatching Chick shows off its soon-to-emerge little legs and tail fluff.
Payouts
Chicken Road offers 25 fixed paylines, with payouts based on combinations of three or more matching symbols landing on adjacent reels. The paytable is displayed below each symbol to help players know exactly what they can expect from their combination.
To calculate winnings for a given spin:
- Multiply the payout value by the number of consecutive winning lines.
- If applicable, multiply this result by two due to betting amount being doubled (explained in section: RTP and Volatility).
Here are some payouts examples using maximum bet ($100):
- Turkey Hen + 3-of-a-kind Rooster: $1200
- Pecking Chicken + Hatching Chick + Cow: $250
Wilds
Chicken Road features a "Fowl Play" Wild symbol represented by an egg. This icon can substitute for all standard paytable symbols (excluding the Foul Egg itself, which is required in the bonus). Players are allowed to land up to 3-5-Wild eggs during one single spin.
In case you need some extra chicken power to help you win big…
- "Hatched" Wild Eggs will appear on each reel only when a Free Spin combination is triggered!
To trigger Free Spins, players must achieve three or more Egg symbols landing within the grid (on two reels next to each other).
Scatters
The Chicken Road bonus egg can also award 6-12 free spins based on how many it hits per game round. The more Foul Eggs appear during a single turn – up until a maximum of four have been collected – then five special bonus rounds unlock, unlocking all available options and providing better overall odds in playing the slots.
Bonus Features
Besides standard gameplay mechanics described above, Chicken Road comes equipped with "Egg-cellent" Bonus Rounds! These offer players additional chances at winning big money or earning free spins without wagering anything extra beyond what was spent on initial round(s).
Here is an overview of each available bonus feature:
- Fowl Play : Replaces all regular paying animal icons except for ‘foul’ ones themselves
- Free Spins , when activated with five Fowl Eggs; player gets six-twelve rounds free from any further wagering obligation – more on this under RTP & Volatility
RTP and Volatility
The Return-To-Player percentage (RTP) of Chicken Road is set at a moderate-to-high rate, sitting between 96.1% for mobile platforms to 97.2% when played via PC web browser.
Volatility-wise – measured through the total number of losing rounds out of possible games resulting from any initial playthrough – we can categorize this slot as medium-low variance due largely in part its well-balanced payout structure featuring rewarding free spin opportunities alongside manageable regular jackpot values per individual line win.