Chicken Hatch Slot Machine
Which came first – the chicken or the egg? It's a question that is as old as life itself, and this slot machine might just provide the answer! Chicken Hatch is a unique 5-reel video slot from Capecod Gaming software, offering 20 paylines and a whole lot of novelty farmyard action.
The game's bonus features are fun and potentially very rewarding, offering all sorts of unique and interactive side games. So, no matter how much you happen to win, this slot machine might just have you chirping happy!
Farmyard Spins
This slot machine will take players on a great little novelty adventure to get some fresh countryside air. The reels are set upon a quaint and picturesque farm, complete with rolling hills, fertile meadows and a classic red barn.
On the reels themselves, spinners will find some wholesome farmyard produce with veggies such as aubergine, garlic, courgette and sweetcorn, all of which are designed to represent different playing card values – J, Q, K and A. Other than this organic foodstuff, players will also find a cluster of clucking chicken characters, with a cute baby chick, a strong rooster and a lovely mother hen. But be wary, because there is also a wily fox slinking around looking for a tasty treat for tea!
Graphically, this game is actually quite impressive, with icons that are designed to emulate a childish cartoon without appearing too basic or boring. The game is full of colour and its jaunty banjo-plucked soundtrack will take players into a simpler world of fresh air, blue skies and green pastures.
Simple Spins, Simple Wins
The 20 paylines of this slot machine are permanently fixed on the reels, meaning that spinners will simply need to determine the size of the bet that is placed on each payline. The betting options range from 0.01 credits to 0.50 credits per line, making this game ideal for casual spinners who aren't looking to break the bank. On the flip side, high rollers would perhaps be better off playing on a game with larger wagering possibilities.
Nevertheless, there is still money to be won with Chicken Hatch. In fact, players who find any of the following combinations will receive the respective line bet multiplier prizes as a reward:
As well as being the most valuable symbols in terms of payout, the hedgehog icon is also very useful. That is because it acts as a wild to help players complete line wins on the paylines by substituting all normal icons.
A Trio of Bonus Boosts
There are a few other symbols involved in this game which promise to offer a bit of special bonus action. Each one acts like a scatter, meaning that they don't need to form patterns on the paylines to reward players with their special gameplay features:
Bonus Magic Spin: finding 3, 4, or 5 scattered “Magic” egg symbols will award 3, 4 and 5 “Magicspins” respectively. This triggers a round of special no-cost spins in which players can boost their betting balances by finding extra nests of eggs. If a nest has one egg, then a win worth 1x the total bet will be awarded. If a nest has two egges, then a win worth 2x the total bet will be awarded, and so on.
Bonus Eggs: during the base game, players will be able to collect eggs by finding three egg symbol scatters on the reels. Once 10 eggs have been collected at the bottom of the reels, a special side game is activated in which players must shoot their eggs through a cannon. If the egg survives the ordeal unbroken then a win is awarded, if the eggs splats, no win is given and the bonus game ends.
Bonus Hens: similarly, players can also collect five hens at the bottom of the reels to trigger another exciting side game. This time, the aim of the game is to select a hen to find the golden eggs. If players are successful then a prize is awarded but, if the nest is empty, they will leave the side game empty handed.
Worth a Spin?
Some serious punters might be turned off by this game and its slightly silly theme, not to mention the relatively low cap on high wagering limits. Nevertheless, Chicken Hatch is a fun game to play and we're sure that it will provide plenty of entertainment to many a casual and middle-range bettor alike.
