Chicken Road is a slots game developed by iSoftBet that combines elements of road trips with farmyard animals in an attempt to create an entertaining experience for players. At first glance, it appears to be another animal-themed slot, but upon closer inspection, there are some interesting features and mechanics worth exploring.
Theme and Design
The theme is centered around a group of chickens embarking on a journey along the "Chicken Road," which spans across several countries. The game’s design is bright and colorful, with animated characters that add to its charm. Each Chicken Road country visited is represented by unique scenery, from lush forests to bustling cities.
Players are presented with a 5×3 grid layout featuring standard slot symbols: numbers (2-10), BARs, and single-letter symbols. What sets Chicken Road apart is the inclusion of farmyard animals as wilds and scatters, which we’ll discuss in further detail later on.
Symbols
As mentioned earlier, the game features a mix of standard symbol types:
- Numbers 2-10 : These high-value numerals offer payouts ranging from 5x to 50x.
- BAR symbols : Providing higher payouts (30x) and serving as additional wilds, they appear only on reels one and three.
- Single-letter symbols :
- A: pays 25x
- K: pays 20x
- Q: pays 15x
The game’s design features four country-specific icons that serve as scatters and are crucial for the Bonus Feature.
Country-Specific Scatters and Wilds
Each of these countries is represented by unique animals:
- Germany (Chickens): This scatter triggers Free Spins.
- France (Rats): Serves as a wild, replacing any standard symbol to create winning combinations.
- Italy (Squirrels): Acts as a bonus feature trigger and adds 10 extra spins to the current batch during Bonus Features.
- Turkey : Used only in Bonus Features.
Payouts
Chicken Road uses standard payline payouts where three, four, or five identical symbols on adjacent reels reward varying amounts of cash, from the low-value numbers (2-5x) up to a top payout of 1000 times for combinations using farmyard animals. It’s essential to keep in mind that these figures apply only during standard gameplay.
Wilds and Scatters
The wild feature is present throughout the game but becomes even more significant when Bonus Features are activated:
- Standard Wild (Rat) : Available on any reel, this single-letter "Q" pays out 15 times its face value.
- Additional Wild (BAR Symbol) : On reels one and three in non-Feature Play only.
Scatters unlock the core of Chicken Road’s gaming experience – Bonus Features:
- Germany’s Chickens : Spreading across all positions, these activate Free Spins.
- Bonus Feature Scatters :
- Italy’s Squirrels add 10 extra spins during existing Batch (minimum five).
- Turkey triggers special "Turkey Multiplier" features in its own section below.
Bonus Features
Chicken Road introduces a unique gameplay experience through multiple Bonus Features accessible by scatters:
- Free Spins : Triggered when three, four, or five Country-specific Scatters appear on reels one to five.
- Feature Play (Bonus Feature) Reels :
- Players will receive 15 Free spins initially.
- Turkey Multiplier: Multiplier value of two times is active only for this feature play; however, in the next batch, it returns to normal.
To reiterate, the main wilds and scatters are used as outlined above.
