In the vast expanse of online casino slots, few titles stand out for their unique blend of themes, gameplay mechanics, and payouts. "Chicken Road 2" is one such title that has garnered significant attention in recent times. As a sequel to its predecessor, this slot game promises an enhanced experience that caters to both new players and seasoned gamblers alike.
Theme and Design
At first glance, Chicken Road 2 appears to be a farm-themed slot machine, which might Chicken Road 2 not seem particularly exciting at first. However, as you delve deeper into the game’s design, it becomes apparent that there is more to this title than meets the eye. The background visuals depict an idyllic countryside scene complete with rolling hills, quaint cottages, and of course, roaming chickens.
The symbols used in Chicken Road 2 are a mix of farm-related icons such as carrots, watermelons, eggs, and cows. What sets them apart from other slots is the whimsical animation that accompanies each symbol’s win. For instance, when landing a carrot-themed wild symbol, it triggers an animated sequence where the carrot begins to grow into a towering vegetable monolith.
Symbols
The game features a total of 20 symbols, including three high-paying ones – carrots ($60), watermelons ($80), and eggs ($100). These are then followed by five lower-paying farm animal icons: cows ($5), chickens ( $3.50), pigs ( $2.30), sheep ($1.90), and goats ($0.70).
Payouts
The payout structure in Chicken Road 2 is standard fare for most slot machines, with wins resulting from landing three or more matching symbols on adjacent reels. Winnings are calculated by the symbol’s value multiplied by the number of symbols landed.
For instance, landing five watermelon symbols will reward a player with $400 (5 x $80 per symbol). Similarly, achieving four carrot wilds results in a payout of 30 times the initial bet ($60).
Wilds
As previously mentioned, carrots function as wild symbols, substituting for all other regular icons to create winning combinations. Notably, multiple wilds can be part of a single win.
Additionally, there are two unique special symbol types: Chicken Road and Free Chickens. More on these features will be discussed later in the review.
Scatters
Free Spins is triggered by landing three or more Free Chickens symbols anywhere on the reels (referred to as "any position"). When this occurs, players receive a payout of 100 times their initial bet and are awarded an additional free spin for every scatter symbol landed. Five scatters grant seven bonus rounds.
Bonus Features
Once initiated, Chicken Road Bonus rewards two consecutive spins with wild symbols locked in place on the reels (at which point they become immobile but still contribute to wins). The maximum payout during this feature can reach 30x your initial wager.