Chicken Road 2 is a sequel to the popular online slot game Chicken Road, developed by Microgaming’s partner studio, Triple Edge Studios. The game follows a similar theme of a chicken traveling down a winding road, but with some notable changes and additions that enhance gameplay and player experience.
Theme and Design The game takes place on a rural highway where players are Chicken Road 2 tasked with guiding the chicken to reach its destination. The background features rolling hills, trees, and occasional glimpses of other animals watching from afar. Symbols include various chickens in different colors and outfits, as well as more valuable items such as cars, trucks, and treasure chests. The design is colorful, vibrant, and engaging, making it easy on the eyes.
Symbols The game features a 6×4 grid with 20 paylines, where players can land wins from left to right. Symbols are divided into two categories: low-value symbols (chickens in different colors) and high-value symbols (cars, trucks, treasure chests). The value of each symbol is displayed at the top of the game screen.
- Low-Value Symbols: These include five chickens, each with a unique color:
- Red chicken
- Blue chicken
- Green chicken
- Yellow chicken
- Purple chicken
Each low-value symbol offers payouts ranging from 5 to 20 coins for six matches in a row.
- High-Value Symbols:
- Car (6 matches: 1000 coins)
- Truck (7 matches: 1500 coins)
- Treasure chest (8 matches: 2000 coins)
These high-value symbols are rare but offer substantial payouts when landed.
Payouts and Winnings
Winnings in Chicken Road 2 follow a paytable-based system. Each winning combination is listed, along with the payout amount for that specific combination. For example:
- Red chicken: 5 of a kind: 10 coins
- Blue chicken: 6 of a kind: 20 coins
Payout amounts are multiplied by the bet per spin, which ranges from $0.01 to $50.
Wilds and Scatters
There is no specific wild symbol in Chicken Road 2; however, certain characters can serve as substitutes when required. A Scatter appears on reel 3 only (not fixed) and will trigger a feature when three or more appear. The scatter is not fixed to the paytable’s line wins but activates a free spin function.
Bonus Features The game features two bonus rounds that can be triggered by specific symbols:
- Treasure Chest Bonus: Awarded for landing 3-5 Treasure chests anywhere on reels 2, 3, and 4.
- Players receive up to 12 free spins with a multiplier of x9 or higher
- Each winning combination is multiplied by the starting value (up to 25 coins)
- Scatter Bonus: Triggers when three Scatters appear in view.
- A total of eight free games are awarded
Free Spins
The Scatter bonus mentioned above grants a total of eight spins with each win being worth up to 20 times its original amount. The Free Spin wins have no upper limit but the initial bets will be added at the end.
During these rounds, all low-value symbols disappear on successful completion while new combinations form from remaining elements. Wins multiply up to six more consecutive occurrences for the first two and up to five additional spins total.
RTP and Volatility
Chicken Road 2 has a medium-high volatility level with an RTP of 96.3%, indicating that players can expect a relatively high return on investment over time. This setting may appeal to experienced gamblers seeking consistent wins without too many lows or highs.
The game offers flexible betting options, ranging from $0.01 up to $50 per spin. Max Win: up to x25000 bet.
Gameplay
Players will experience varied gameplay due to the dynamic layout that includes features such as the Scatters and Bonus features mentioned earlier. Winning sequences are possible through different symbol combinations on multiple paylines simultaneously or consecutively within one game round only with higher stake settings available allowing for greater potential jackpots.
There is also an option for mobile play via web browser, with auto-play enabled by tapping spin buttons once per session then choosing desired amount and speed levels after opening app.