Chicken Road is a video slot game developed by WMS Gaming that has gained popularity among players due to its unique theme, engaging design, and exciting gameplay features.
Theme and Design The game’s theme revolves around the traditional Sami people’s connection with nature. The backdrop of the game features Chicken Road a serene landscape of Northern Scandinavia, complete with trees, hills, and rolling mountains. The symbols used in the game are inspired by the Sami culture, including animals such as reindeer, eagles, and foxes.
The design of Chicken Road is visually stunning, with intricate details that bring the theme to life. The colors used are muted, giving off a cozy and earthy feel. The animations are smooth and seamless, making for an enjoyable experience when playing the game.
Symbols There are 10 symbols in total, each representing different aspects of Sami culture. These include:
- Low-paying symbols: Aces through to 9s
- Medium-paying symbols:
- Eagle (5x to 500x)
- Fox (4x to 400x)
- Reindeer (3x to 300x)
- High-paying symbol: Owl (50x to 1000x)
Payouts The payout for each symbol is as follows:
- Aces through to 9s pay out from left to right, with the maximum win being 5x for five-of-a-kind
- Eagles and foxes pay out up to 500x for five-of-a-kind
- Reindeers pay out up to 300x for five-of-a-kind
- Owls pay out up to 1000x for five-of-a-kind
Wilds The eagle symbol acts as a wild, substituting any other symbol except scatters. When an eagle appears on the reels, it will expand and fill in all available positions, increasing the chances of winning.
Scatters There are two scatter symbols: Reindeer Herd and Owl’s Wisdom. The reindeer herd scatter awards 10 free spins with a multiplier of up to 5x. The owl’s wisdom scatter triggers the Free Spins Bonus feature described below.
Bonus Features
Chicken Road Feature
When three or more scatters land on the reels, the Free Spins Bonus is triggered. Players will be awarded a set number of free spins based on the number of scatters landed:
- Three scatters: 10 free spins with a multiplier of up to 5x
- Four scatters: 20 free spins with a multiplier of up to 10x
- Five or more scatters: 30 free spins with a multiplier of up to 15x
During the Free Spins Bonus, all low-paying symbols are removed from the reels. The game features an exciting win-multiplier mechanism that can reach a maximum of x1000.
Re-Spin Feature
The re-spin feature is triggered when three or more eagle wilds appear on the reels simultaneously. In this case, one re-spins will be awarded to players, with all low-paying symbols removed from the reels. A multiplier applies in each re-spins, starting at 2x and increasing by 1x for every re-spin until x100.
RTP The Return to Player (RTP) percentage of Chicken Road is 94.5%, which means that over a prolonged period of time, players can expect to recoup this amount back from the game’s payout structure.
Volatility Chicken Road has medium volatility, making it suitable for both casual and experienced players alike. The frequency of wins varies throughout the gameplay experience but remains balanced between small wins and larger jackpots.
Betting Range
- Minimum bet: 1 coin per line
- Maximum bet: 25 coins per line
The betting range is relatively standard compared to other WMS slots, allowing for flexibility in managing one’s bankroll. It’s worth noting that players can adjust the stake by pressing the ‘Bet One’ button until it reaches their preferred level.
Max Win The maximum win potential of Chicken Road stands at 50x times the total bet amount up to x1000 with an additional Owl wild on a fully expanded Eagle Wild feature (re-spins), as well as 50% chance of receiving three scatters during Free Spins Bonus.