The world of online casino gaming is constantly evolving, with new slots being released by game developers all the time. Among these releases is "Chicken Road", a farm-themed slot that combines simple gameplay mechanics with an entertaining bonus feature and some decent payouts. In this review, we’ll take an in-depth look at what Chicken Road has to offer.
Gameplay
At first glance, it’s clear that Chicken Road was designed for casual players. The game’s layout is straightforward, making it easy to navigate even for those new to online slots. On the left side of Chicken Road review the screen, you have a control panel where you can adjust your bet size and choose between different paylines. In the center, there’s a 5×3 grid displaying various farm-themed symbols, while on the right is the game’s info window.
Theme
The game’s theme revolves around farming, with all the icons referencing chickens, eggs, tractors, cows, pigs, and other countryside creatures. While some players might find this theme bland or unoriginal, Chicken Road does have a charming charm that can make gameplay feel less monotonous than more complex slots.
Symbols
Chicken Road has both low-paying and high-paying symbols in its roster. Low-pays come in the form of playing card numbers (9 to Ace), while higher-value icons are made up of farm-themed animals like chickens, cows, pigs, sheep, tractors, and a tractor driver.
- Low-Paying Symbols: 9-Ace
- High-Paying Symbols:
- Chicken (x10)
- Cow (x12.50)
- Pig (x15)
- Sheep (x17.50)
- Tractor Driver (x20)
Payouts
To calculate the payout for a combination, multiply the value of the icon by the amount of money per unit bet multiplied by the number of consecutive icons from left to right across paylines.
For example:
- A winning combination of three chicken symbols will result in 10 * x Bet Size.
- For five high-paying farm animals: each one pays out its specific multiplier value.
Wilds
The game also features wild symbol, represented by a chicken farmer. The Wild can act as any standard symbol to create more combinations and increase chances for higher payouts.
Scatters
Unlike many other slots where scatters are crucial for triggering free spins or bonus rounds, Chicken Road doesn’t have distinct scatter symbols that provide the same function. This omission is somewhat surprising but we’ll explore this aspect further in the review as it pertains to features.
Bonus Features & Free Spins
While Chicken Road lacks a dedicated bonus round feature tied directly with scatters or another game-specific symbol triggering free spins, there’s an element of risk involved that offers unique excitement and higher payouts:
- The Wheel Bonus
- In the Chicken Farm bonus: This section is unlocked when you spin three of each high-paying farm animal on reels one to three in a combination. The result leads straight away into a fun wheel-bonus round with five different colored sections and various prizes ranging from cash sums up until ten free spins, plus all wins are tripled.