Chicken Drop

Chicken Drop review

Clusters of 5 or more matching symbols pay, and winning symbols tumble away to make room for new ones. The art is cheerful and cartoonish, and a hen at the side of the grid keeps track of the egg.

The golden egg

Two symbols power the egg. A watering can makes the egg bigger, up to 6×6, and a four-leaf clover raises its multiplier, up to 10x. When a tumble sequence ends, the egg drops onto a random area of the grid and turns every symbol it covers into one matching symbol, which can create a large cluster with a multiplier. In the base game the egg resets after each sequence.

Free spins

4, 5 or 6 scatters award 10, 15 or 20 free spins. In the free spins the egg keeps its size and multiplier from spin to spin, and an egg drop is guaranteed on every spin. That is where the big wins come from. Landing 4 or more scatters during the feature adds 5 more spins, with no limit on retriggers.

In some markets you can buy the free spins for 100x your stake. The feature buy is not available to UK players.

Volatility and max win

Pragmatic rates Chicken Drop as high volatility. The base game is mostly small cluster wins, and the real value is concentrated in a free spins round where the egg has grown large. The maximum win is 5,000x the stake. There is no jackpot.

How to play

• Set your stake (from 0.20 to 100 per spin at most casinos).
• Clusters of 5 or more matching symbols, touching horizontally or vertically, pay. Wins tumble and new symbols drop in.
• Watering cans make the golden egg bigger, and clovers raise its multiplier. The egg drops when a tumble sequence ends.
• Land 4, 5 or 6 scatters for 10, 15 or 20 free spins. In the free spins the egg keeps its progress.

Chicken Drop RTP

Chicken Drop comes in three RTP versions: 96.50% (standard), 95.51% and 94.53%. Casinos choose which one to run, so check the game’s info screen. The difference adds up over a long session.

Pros and cons

What we like

• Golden egg mechanic is easy to follow and fun to watch build up
• In the free spins the egg keeps its progress and drops on every spin
• Unlimited retriggers
• Free spins can be bought in some markets

What could be better

• High volatility, so the base game can be slow
• Three RTP versions, two of them noticeably lower
• 5,000x maximum win is modest for this volatility

Our verdict

Chicken Drop takes Pragmatic’s 7×7 cluster formula and adds a clear, satisfying hook. Watching the egg grow during free spins is the highlight. It suits players who like cluster slots and accept that most of the value sits in the bonus. For another Pragmatic take on cascades without free spins, try The Magic Cauldron – Enchanted Brew.

For how we score games, see How we rate.

Chicken Drop FAQ

How do you trigger free spins in Chicken Drop?

Land 4, 5 or 6 scatters for 10, 15 or 20 free spins. 4 or more scatters during the feature add 5 more spins.

What is the RTP of Chicken Drop?

96.50% in the standard version. 95.51% and 94.53% versions also exist.

What is the maximum win?

5,000x your stake.

Can you buy the bonus?

In some markets, yes, for 100x your stake. Not in the UK.