Chicken Road is a visually appealing and engaging online slot developed by NetEnt, one of the most renowned game developers in the industry. This 5-reel, 4-row video slot transports players to an ancient Asian-inspired setting where they can spin their way through a variety of fortunes and rewards.
Theme
The Chicken Road theme revolves around a quaint Chicken Road rural road lined with intricately designed buildings, accompanied by lush vegetation and exotic wildlife. Players are surrounded by the soothing sounds of gentle waterfalls and chirping birds as they embark on this thrilling adventure. The atmosphere is peaceful yet vibrant, inviting players to take their time exploring every nook and cranny.
Design
The game features high-quality graphics that bring the theme to life in stunning detail. Each symbol is uniquely designed with intricate patterns and textures reminiscent of traditional Asian art. From intricately carved wooden doors to colorful lanterns suspended above the road, each element blends seamlessly into an immersive setting.
At the top of the screen lies a dynamic overlay displaying essential statistics: current balance, bet level, paytable wins, free spins remaining (if applicable), and any active bonus features. A help section is also accessible with a single click for more detailed information on gameplay mechanics and rules.
Symbols
Chicken Road boasts an eclectic mix of standard and special symbols:
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Regular Symbols :
- 9-11 High Value Cards: J-A are represented by stunning calligraphy inspired artwork featuring classic Chinese designs.
- Low-value Poultry symbols (2, 3, or 4 times a specific bird) add charm to the game with colorful illustrations of various fowl.
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Wild Symbol :
- A serene ‘Chicken Road’ Wild logo holds significant power by substituting any regular symbol in winning combinations except for Scatter symbols.
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Scatter Symbols :
- Two special scatter icons: (1x and 5x) &
- When both appear simultaneously on reels 2, 4, or 5, the Free Spins feature is triggered.
- They also act as multipliers in bonus wins, awarding x20 when three land anywhere.
- Two special scatter icons: (1x and 5x) &
Payouts
NetEnt’s standard payout system applies where identical symbols must appear consecutively from left to right on adjacent reels. The Chicken Road slot offers competitive payouts with the potential for big wins thanks to its unique paylines and special features.
- High-value cards (A-K) offer decent multipliers ranging between x5-x100.
- Low-paying Poultry icons award less substantial amounts, up to a maximum of x20 per combination.
- Landing 5 Wild ‘Chicken Road’ logos in succession could grant the largest base-game reward: an astonishing 1,500x stake.
Wilds
The Chicken Road Wild logo acts as both the game’s wild symbol and its highest-paying standard icon (excluding bonus features). By substituting regular symbols in winning combinations or occupying their space to complete a high-value combination, it ensures maximum returns on every bet.