Chicken Cross is a farm-themed online casino slot machine developed by game studio Relax Gaming. Released in 2020, this five-reel, ten-payline video slot has been making waves among players and critics alike for its quirky design and engaging gameplay mechanics.
Theme and Design
The theme of Chicken Cross revolves around a charming farm setting where adorable chickens roam free. The reels are set against a sunny green backdrop with fluffy white clouds, creating an inviting atmosphere. Players will encounter various animal friends throughout the game, including cows, pigs, ducks, and even a friendly dog or two.
Gameplay Chicken Cross UK is rendered in high-definition graphics that bring the game to life without overwhelming players. Relax Gaming’s attention to detail ensures seamless animations and smooth transitions between scenes. The overall aesthetic exudes warmth and comfort, perfect for players seeking a relaxing gaming experience.
Symbols
Chicken Cross features 14 regular symbols divided into two categories: farm animals and playing card values (9-A). Symbols are colorfully designed with endearing details, adding to the whimsical charm of the game.
- Farm animal symbols include chicken, cow, pig, duck, sheep, goat, horse, dog, rooster, and a mother hen.
- Playing cards are depicted as wooden or stone versions.
Payouts
Regular symbol payouts follow standard fruit machine conventions. The lowest-paying symbols (9-A) reward 0.4 to 1x the total bet for three of a kind combinations. As players progress up the paytable, farm animal symbols offer more substantial wins:
- Rooster: 2-10x
- Mother hen: 3-30x
- Horse and sheep: 5-50x
- Goat, pig, duck, cow: 6-60x
Higher-paying combinations are awarded by triggering the Free Spins feature (explained later).
Wilds
The Chicken Cross Wild is represented by a chicken-shaped symbol featuring an eggplant on its head. This versatile wild can substitute any regular symbol to create new winning combinations.
Scatters
Three or more of the ‘Egg’ Scatter symbols appearing anywhere on the reels trigger 10 Free Spins, with a multiplier applied during this feature (2x, 5x, or 20x). During Free Spins, additional free spins can be won by getting three scatters.
Bonus Features
- Wild Hen Multiplier : The mother hen wild symbol appears as an overlay on reels two and four only during the base game.
- When the Wild Hen lands with a chicken regular symbol underneath it, she will turn into a 5x multiplier for that spin.
- Chicken Collection Feature :
- At the start of each spin in Free Spins mode, one to three random symbols are marked with an ‘Eggplant’ sticker on them (visible only during Free Spins).
- Collecting all eggplants belonging to a specific symbol turns it into a wild for that spin.
- Chicken Flock Feature :
- Activated at the start of each spin in Free Spins, one or more reels turn completely wild.
Free Spins
10 free spins are triggered when three or more Egg Scatters land on the reels. As explained above, additional free spins can be won during this feature by collecting scatters. Free spins come with a random multiplier applied to payouts (2x, 5x, or 20x).
RTP and Volatility
Chicken Cross has an RTP (Return To Player) of approximately 96% over the long term. The volatility is set at medium-high levels, ensuring frequent yet moderately-sized wins in both base game and Free Spins.
Betting Range and Max Win
The minimum bet in Chicken Cross stands at $0.10 per spin (with 1 coin). Players can bet up to a maximum of €100 ($109 USD) or equivalent currency per round for those using higher denomination currencies.
- The theoretical maximum payout is capped at an astonishing 75,000x the total stake when betting on all ten lines with the mother hen appearing three times in Free Spins.
- Average win size ranges from $5 to over $20 during normal gameplay and Free Spin features, respectively.