The Chicken Road slot machine is a quirky online casino game developed by NetEnt, a renowned Swedish gaming software provider. This 5-reel, 3-row video slot features an amusing farm-themed design and simple gameplay mechanics that are accessible to both seasoned gamblers and beginners.

Theme and Design

As the name suggests, the Chicken Road slot machine has a rural setting with cartoon-style graphics. Players take on the role of egg Chicken Road collectors tasked with rescuing hatching chicks from the hands of pesky predators lurking on the farm. The reels spin across a picturesque landscape dotted with rolling hills, green pastures, and red barns.

Symbols

The Chicken Road slot boasts an assortment of colorful symbols inspired by farm animals:

  • High-paying icons:
    • Happy Chick (5x bet)
    • Lucky Hen (4x bet)
    • Pouncing Fox (2.5x bet)
  • Low-paying icons:
    • Number 10-Ace cards (0.1-0.25x bet)
  • Wild symbol: Represented by a cheerful Farm Animal’s picture

Payouts

To calculate the wins, you must match at least three identical symbols across an active payline from left to right on any of your chosen spin modes:

Number 10 Number J-Q-K-A Lucky Hen Happy Chick Pouncing Fox 0.1x bet 0.25x bet 4x bet 5x bet 2.5x bet

Wilds

The Farm Animal Wild symbol will substitute for any standard icon, allowing you to create new winning combinations.

Scatters

There is only one scatter in the game: Free Spins Egg Scatter , a picture of an egg that contains free games. If three or more appear anywhere on screen simultaneously during regular play, they award:

  • Three Scatters (12 Free Games)
  • Four Scatters (16 Free Games)

Bonus Features

When activated by 5+ Scatters across the reels in one spin, you’ll receive a Free Spins bonus :

  • Choose from a maximum of 30 free games
  • Winnings are tripled throughout this feature

During regular play, each symbol features two layers, and there’s an additional hidden icon at the back. When an egg is caught by a fox (Pouncing Fox), the chicken hatches, increasing your odds of earning a prize.

Free Spins

In addition to scatter triggered free spins, players can earn more opportunities:

  • Bonus Spins : The Free Spins bonus allows 3, 5 or 10 additional spins with a randomly chosen number

During this phase:

  • Winnings will be tripled
  • This feature may not include stacked wilds; these might appear at the beginning of your next real spin