Introduction

Chicken Cross is a popular online casino slot game developed by NetEnt, released in 2016 to great fanfare among gamers. At first glance, it may seem like just another farm-themed game with cartoonish illustrations of chickens pecking at grain and scratching dust. However, beneath the surface lies a complex web of Chicken Cross symbols, payouts, wilds, scatters, bonus features, and free spins that make this slot a fascinating case study for gamblers and analysts alike.

Theme

The theme of Chicken Cross revolves around farm life, with the game’s backdrop showcasing a bustling chicken coop complete with feed sacks, hay bales, and water troughs. The chickens themselves are depicted in bright colors, strutting about the screen as they collect food and cash prizes. Despite its lighthearted tone, the theme has been met with varying degrees of enthusiasm among gamers, who appreciate both the nostalgic charm and the occasional annoyance of incessant crowing.

Design

Chicken Cross boasts a 5×4 grid design, which is relatively standard for many online slots these days. However, the developers have chosen to go with a unique blend of colors that creates an inviting atmosphere on the screen without overwhelming players’ senses. One notable aspect of the game’s graphics is its attention to detail: while some symbols and animations appear more dated than others (e.g., the "Egg" symbol), each element works in harmony with one another, even if not always seamlessly.

Symbols

The slot features a colorful array of farm-themed icons, divided into high-paying ones that form winning combinations based on their frequency:

  • Low-win symbols include Eggplant ($0.10-$3 per combination), Water Trough ($0.20-$8 per combo), Feeding Dish ($0.30-$12 per win) Hay Stack ($0.50-$16 each combination), Chickens ($1-$64 individual wins).

Mid-range paying icons are scattered throughout; these include (up to $512 individually):

  • Chicken Silo ($5-$204 single occurrence), Grain Silos ($10-$408 multiple combinations). Top-paying, highest value images will trigger payouts from $2000 upwards:
  • Cow in the Field, Bull in Field ($1000 individual hits).

Some might notice some ‘odd’ items as possible wins:

  • (Farm Barn door) <$20 when part of 3-5 win combo,
  • a Farm Dog that pays out only at high amounts during special event triggers. The Chicken Cross symbols pay differently depending on which slot machine player bets on. Some symbols have more payout opportunities while others appear only for one possible match or no payout.

Payouts

Players can win both short-term cash payouts, as well as a long-term potential that gets better after several rounds of play with decent wagering action in these settings:

  • Short-term wins occur when 5×4 grid fills horizontally (adjacent row) and has three specific symbols combined together:

  • Eggplant = x9, Water Trough= x20, Feeding Dish=x30. Each time player achieves that exact combination; total of the slot pays from $3.90 upwards <->

  • Long-term winnings stem from combinations made across either two or even more horizontal grid positions within specified symbols’ presence:

  • In either position Chicken Silo shows up to double winning in each combination at any number between 10-$408 every four combos taken (max cap). Cow /Bull pairs produce higher amounts but with less frequent occurrences over five lines; a single hit on these icons could lead $1,200 and beyond during bonus round. These instances result from landing chicken Silo/Cow/Bull/Feeding Dish combo at topmost slot.