Introduction to Chicken Road 2
Chicken Road 2 is a video slot game developed by Pragmatic Play, a renowned online casino software provider. As its name suggests, this slot machine takes players on an exciting journey along the roads of the farm, where they can encounter various chicken breeds and claim lucrative rewards.
Theme and Design
The game’s theme revolves around rural life, showcasing rolling hills, verdant fields, and sunflower farms. The 5-reel grid is adorned with watercolor-style illustrations that exude warmth and charm. Players are transported to a serene countryside atmosphere as Chicken Road 2 they immerse themselves in the gameplay experience.
Symbols and Payouts
Chicken Road 2 features an eclectic set of symbols that add variety to the game’s visuals. These symbols include multiple breeds of chicken, along with common playing cards (9-A). Each symbol has its unique value:
- High-paying birds: Rooster (~150x), Goose (~100x), Turkey (~80x)
- Medium-paying birds: Pheasant (~60x), Peacock (~40x), Ostrich (~30x)
- Low-paying symbols:
- 9-10 (5x, 3.75x, or 2.50x for two to five consecutive wins of the same symbol)
- J-A (~1.25x each)
Wilds
The game introduces a Wild Rooster symbol that can substitute any other icon in winning combinations.
Scatters and Bonus Features
Three Scatter symbols (depicted as eggs) activate 8 Free Spins, while five Scatters grant an extra two free spins on top of the initial round. Two features complement this gameplay experience:
- Free Spin Feature : Additional chances to win are granted within Free Spins; a winning spin can also earn an additional set.
- Chicken Swap Feature : If a Rooster (wild) lands in view, and there’s no valid combination for it, a swap is triggered with another symbol from the grid.
Mathematical Model
The game is built around a mathematical model based on variance management. RTP ranges are typically found within 90-96% of the house edge; however, an average theoretical payout stands at ~95%. Pragmatic Play engineers ensure that even extreme sessions won’t leave players broke due to this volatility balance.
Gameplay Mechanics and Controls
The gameplay is quite intuitive: choose a bet (min/ max – $0.20/$100), select the spin amount (single, turbo or normal speed).
- Win Conditions : any winning combination from two to five consecutive symbols.
- Multiple Paylines : 25 adjustable lines allow players flexibility when deciding their betting strategy.
Player Experience and Performance
While a wide range of customization is available with every type of mobile device supported by the game engine (smartphones, tablets), it still operates smoothly despite such an impressive diversity in choices from player perspectives. Smooth animations support responsive gameplay on all iOS & Android handhelds with or without touch screen functionality.
Mobile Play and Responsiveness
Pragmatic’s team implemented their cross-platform slot machine adaptation method – meaning a perfectly playable mobile experience can now be enjoyed across the board (regardless of the used mobile device). On top, since they went for browser support using HTML5/Flash integration technologies allowing games to run flawlessly without limitations that would otherwise occur if trying them on older desktop browsers.
