The Chicken Cross is a popular online casino slot machine game developed by Pragmatic Play. As one of the leading providers in the iGaming industry, Pragmatic Play has created an engaging and thrilling gaming experience that appeals to both seasoned players and newcomers alike.

Theme and Design

The theme of the Chicken Cross revolves around the classic farm-fresh concept with a modern twist. The game is set on a farm where chickens roam free, pecking at grains and sunflowers in search of food. The vibrant graphics and immersive sound effects bring the rustic atmosphere to Chicken Cross life, transporting players to a tranquil countryside setting.

The design of the game features five reels, three rows, and 25 fixed paylines. Each reel is filled with colorful symbols representing different farm animals, including chickens, ducks, pigs, horses, and cows. The higher-value symbols are displayed in bold letters against pastel-colored backgrounds, while the lower-paying symbols feature intricately designed fruits.

Symbols

The game features a variety of standard symbols that contribute to winning combinations:

1. High-Value Symbols : A cow with blue ears (5x), a horse (4x), a duck (3x), and a chicken (2x) make up the higher-paying symbols, offering wins ranging from 20x to 200x.
2. Medium-Paying Symbols : Fruits like watermelon, orange, grapes, plum, and lemon appear on the reels as standard winning combinations offer smaller payouts between 5x to 15x.
3. Low-Value Symbol : The playing card suits – clubs (A), diamonds (J), hearts (K), and spades (Q) feature on the lower-paying side of the spectrum with minimum wins starting from 2x.

Payouts

As expected, payouts for each winning combination vary significantly between the standard symbols. According to the official game's payout table:

• The top prize can reach up to 6,250 coins.
• Wins for high-value animal icons range from 10x (chicken) to 50x (cow).
• Fruits offer smaller but more frequent rewards: 5x (grapes and lemon), 8x (plum), or 12x (watermelon and orange).

Wilds

A wild symbol is present, represented by a rooster standing proudly in the midst of its flock. It replaces other standard symbols to form new winning combinations.

The Roosters Wild comes with two special abilities:

• Scatters : When three or more Scattered Roosters appear anywhere on the reels, they trigger 10 free spins.
• Wilds : Upgraded Wild can expand and stack together up to the entire grid (5x3), significantly boosting winnings.

Scatters

Scatters are denoted by a stylized image of two crossed chickens. Reeling in three or more Scattered Roosters activates Free Spins , during which all prizes will be quadrupled and paid out as x4 on every win.

Additionally, each appearance of the Scatter triggers an increasing multiplier effect:

• 2 scatters (4 free spins): multiplier = x3.
• 3 scatters (10 free spins): multiplier = x6.
• 5+ scatters (max free spins): multiplier scales upwards with more scattered roosters appearing on reels.

Bonus Features

The game boasts various bonus features that significantly enhance player's winnings:

1. Free Spins : A separate round, initiated by Scattered Roosters, where all prizes are doubled.
2. Revolving Wilds : When a wild symbol appears, it stays locked in place for 3 additional free spins.
3. Multiplier Boost : With multiple scatters on reels, a boost multiplies the final win.

RTP and Volatility

Chicken Cross has an official RTP of:

• 96% : This is relatively high and offers players more chances to get rewarded.

Volatility rating stands at 9/10: The slot machine comes with high-volatility features which may lead to both bigger wins or losses – hence requiring strategic game selection before spinning.