The Chicken Cross slot machine is a game developed by the online gaming software provider, SoftSwiss, in collaboration with their partner studio, GameArt. Released to the public in 2019, this poultry-themed slot has garnered attention from players and reviewers alike due to its unique blend of farming-frenzy gameplay mechanics and high-stakes excitement.

Theme and Design

The Chicken Cross slot is set on a rural farm where chickens roam freely, pecking at feed grains. The game’s visuals are colorful and cartoonish, featuring animated chickens in various states of activity. Upon launching the game, players are greeted by an overhead Chicken Cross view of the farm with rolling hills and tall trees looming in the background. This immersive setting sets the tone for what promises to be a thrilling experience.

As we delve deeper into the gameplay mechanics, it becomes apparent that Chicken Cross is not just another slot machine; it incorporates elements from popular farming simulation games, such as planting crops, collecting eggs, and interacting with friendly animals. The game’s layout consists of five reels, each containing 3-6 symbols, arranged in a single payline configuration.

Symbols

The payout structure for the Chicken Cross slot is built around several key symbol types:

1. Low-paying symbols : Standard deck cards (A-K), which serve as placeholders with relatively low values.
2. High-paying symbols : Chickens of varying breeds and sizes, each boasting unique rewards based on their combinations.

• The ‘Wild’ symbol appears in the form of a free-range chicken, replacing other symbols to create winning combinations when necessary.
• A red-and-yellow chickling serves as the game’s Scatter icon. When three or more Scatters land anywhere within view, bonus features activate.
• Other notable symbols include food items like corn, hay, and fresh fruit.

Payouts

Chicken Cross adopts a win-both-ways system for standard combinations (paying from left-to-right) alongside an additional set of multipliers applied to each combination’s overall payout. A 3-symbol match can trigger winnings up to $100; the same goes for landing matching symbols across adjacent reels.

To maximize earnings potential, players are encouraged to participate in a dynamic Re-spins feature triggered whenever three or four red-chickling Scatters appear during regular spins. If five wilds line up as the final combination while respinning, the progressive Jackpot – with an unknown upper cap – is yours!

Wilds and Scatters

In this unique slot machine game:

• Wild substitutes itself for lower-value items in multiple winning combinations across five reels (3-5 in a row).
• As previously mentioned, free-range chickens function as both Scatter triggers ($15-$200 cash payout) or high-scoring wilds that complete more lucrative combinations.

Bonus Features

Chicken Cross incorporates two main bonus rounds:

1. Flock Bonus : Upon collecting five specific red-chicken Scatters across multiple reels while respinning, players activate the flock mode.
2. Farm Frenzy Multiplier : This occurs when four or fewer Red chicklings land anywhere within sight; each multiplier in place multiplies total wins for that round.

Free Spins

Chicken Cross incorporates an intriguing re-spins system:

1. To begin respinning, players can choose from a selection of five free-reel options – $0.10 through $20 per spin.
2. Once chosen, these spins accumulate the value within view (up to x5) before being replaced by additional chances at winning combinations.

RTP and Volatility

The Chicken Cross slot machine features an above-average RTP percentage of approximately 96.8% , calculated on a large number of tests across all bet types. For players familiar with slots, this figure positions the game as fairly lucrative in terms of overall payout percentages when accounting for volatility factors.

However, during our test session where we observed numerous low-paying rounds broken up by short respins bursts – combined with infrequent appearances of high-scoring combinations – a slightly higher average win amount seemed to be hidden beneath these surface-level inconsistencies.

Betting Range

Players may adjust the game’s betting range according to their preferences. The available denominations and bets are as follows:

• Minimum : 1 cent
• Maximum : $500