Theme and Design
Chicken Road is a casino slot game developed by Microgaming, a renowned software provider in the online gaming industry. The theme of this slot revolves around farm animals, specifically chickens, which are known for their impressive pecking abilities Chicken Road on the ground. Players are transported to a rustic countryside setting where they can experience the thrill of chasing after these feathered friends as they scurry across the reels.
Upon launching the game, players will notice a visually appealing design with vibrant colors and cartoon-style graphics. The background is painted in warm shades of brown and green, evoking feelings of serenity and tranquility typical of rural landscapes. In contrast, the reels themselves are surrounded by wooden beams and adorned with intricate carvings reminiscent of old barns.
The game’s grid consists of five reels, arranged vertically above each other, while the traditional layout features 20 paylines across which wins can be formed. To add an extra layer of excitement to gameplay, a dynamic Reel Boost feature has been incorporated into the design. This allows winning combinations to "burst" and spread across adjacent reels, resulting in increased rewards for players.
Symbols
Chicken Road’s symbol set is diverse yet closely related to the game’s country-farm theme. At its core are various chicken breeds, each carrying different payout values when three or more of a kind appear on an active payline:
- Wild Chickens (highest-paying): These birds come in two distinct varieties: White and Black.
- Brown Chicken
- White Chicken
- Red Rooster
To add variety to the game’s mix, several other high-value icons have been included:
- Eggs
- Coop Door
- Barn Door
- Hay Bale
These elements blend seamlessly with the main chicken symbols, enhancing overall visual appeal.
Payouts
Wins on Chicken Road are based on a combination of symbol values and frequency. The Wild Chickens offer the highest payout potential, up to 250 times the player’s initial bet when five White or Black birds land consecutively from left to right across an enabled payline.
To break it down further:
- Three matching chickens in a line reward players with between 2x (smaller chicken breeds) and 5x their stake for three White Chickens, four times the wager for three Brown Birds.
- Four-matching birds provide payouts ranging from 10-50x initial bet depending on the specific bird type.
- Five-of-a-kind combinations yield larger rewards:
- Small Bird (Brown): up to 100x
- Large Chicken Breed: between 500-1,000 times
- Wild Chickens: as high as 2,500
Players must also note that while bonus icons contribute differently toward the maximum possible win, these can trigger specific special features leading to additional rewards.
Wilds and Scatters
In this slot game, the main role of wild symbols falls upon a Coop Door icon which substitutes for any missing standard symbol required to complete winning combinations. Its function is not limited; however, since it has its own payout structure: 1-10 times players’ initial wager depending on whether one or five icons land in view.
Scatters take the form of Eggs – appearing anywhere within the reels – trigger a special bonus round offering several rewards when three or more are collected.