The Chicken Road casino slot machine is a visually stunning game that takes players on an adventure down a rural road lined with chickens, farmhouses, and rolling hills. Developed by renowned online casino software provider, Microgaming, this 5-reel slot offers a unique blend of farming-themed fun and rewarding gameplay.
Theme and Design
As the name suggests, Chicken Road is set against the backdrop of a picturesque country landscape. The game’s theme revolves around chickens roaming freely on both Chicken Road sides of the road, with the occasional farm animal making an appearance in the background. Players can almost smell the fresh air, hear the chirping birds, and feel the warm sunshine as they spin the reels.
The graphics are top-notch, with crisp animations that bring the scene to life. The colors are vibrant and bright, from the golden wheat fields to the blue skies above. Overall, Microgaming has done an excellent job in creating a visually appealing game that’s sure to captivate players of all ages.
Symbols
Chicken Road features 15 unique symbols divided into two categories: low-paying ones consisting of nine standard playing cards (from Ace to 9) and high-paying ones representing farm-related icons such as hens, roosters, chicken coops, tractors, cows, horses, and pigs. These animals are meticulously designed to look like real-life creatures, making the game feel even more immersive.
The slot machine also includes several special symbols: three Wild Chickens (WILD) with different animations for each breed – Brown Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, or White Plymouth Rock – which serve as substitutes in winning combinations. Three Chicken Coop icons scattered across the reels act as Scatters and can trigger Free Spins.
Payouts
Each of the standard playing card symbols pays out between 0.5x to 1.25x the player’s bet for three-of-a-kind, up to a maximum payout of 250 coins (which we’ll discuss later in this review).
On the other hand, farm-related icons are more rewarding and offer payouts ranging from 3x to 15x the total stake when five matching symbols appear on adjacent reels. Here’s an example:
- Hen pays out: 5x – 60x bet
- Rooster pays out: 10x – 100x bet
- Chicken Coop pays out: 20x – 250x bet
Keep in mind that these amounts are multiplied by the coin size per spin, with a maximum bet of 40 coins available.
Wilds and Scatters
The Wild Chickens can substitute for any other icon (except Free Spins Scatter) to create winning combinations. They come with an animated explosion when they’re part of a payout and are randomly selected each time you play. If two or more WILD symbols appear on the reels in a row, additional rewards may be awarded.
The Chicken Coop Scatters award 1x, 10x, or even 20x total bet times (or any combination thereof) whenever they land three to five of them anywhere across the screen – no matter their position. This can happen concurrently with other wins for multiplied payouts!
Bonus Features
One of the main attractions in Chicken Road is its Free Spins feature, which kicks off when three or more Scatters are hit. When triggered:
- 5-7 Free Spins awarded based on scatter combinations
- 1 additional Spin added per Scattered symbol above five
During these bonus rounds:
- All prizes from regular gameplay are doubled and quadrupled (for the third spin)
- Two WILDs appear more frequently during free spins to enhance potential winnings
- The Wild Chicken’s explosion effect returns as an extra reward
