The Guovdageaidnu Johttovuorraščiegainjávri, known to international players as "Chicken Road Speallu", is a captivating slot machine designed by Infiniwin Games. This Arctic-themed game offers an immersive experience that combines stunning visuals with engaging gameplay mechanics.
Design and Theme
The Guovdageaidnu Johttovuorraščiegainjávri takes players on a journey to the frozen landscapes of Lapland, inspired by the indigenous Sami people. The backdrop features a serene snow-covered mountain range, complete with wispy clouds and twinkling stars. The game’s title is emblazoned across the top in elegant, Chicken Road árttit curved script, paying homage to the local language.
The reels are positioned against a frosty blue sky, which subtly shifts colors as players win or trigger bonuses. Symbols include various wildlife such as arctic foxes, reindeer, snowy owls, and – of course – chickens, all intricately designed with attention to detail. The overall aesthetic is visually stunning, effectively transporting players to the frozen tundra.
Symbol Rundown
The paytable features a diverse range of symbols, each contributing its unique value toward potential wins:
- Chicken : This scatter symbol serves as the wild card and bonus trigger. Five chickens in a row yield an impressive 10x multiplier.
- Arctic Fox : A high-paying animal, this fox offers prizes ranging from 5-50 times the bet for three to five matches.
- Reindeer : With values of 2-20 times the stake for four or more in a line, reindeer players can earn significant rewards.
- Snowy Owl : Three snowy owls reward 3x; six pay 100 times the bet. Other symbols include high card suits and low-value treasures (fish hooks, fishing nets) with fixed payouts.
Payouts and Combinations
With a generous RTP of 96.5%, Chicken Road Speallu offers an excellent return to player rate compared to many modern slots. Bet levels range from 0.20 to 100 credits per spin, making it accessible for players across various bankrolls.
Here’s a breakdown of potential payouts and their respective combinations:
- Low-paying treasures: three matching icons yield one time the stake; six pay two times.
- High card suits (10-J): four in a row grant 5-20x bet; five line up for 50x or higher stakes, depending on their value.
- Arctic Foxes:
- Three wins give 2.5x
- Four pays 6-12.5 times the stake, rising to 25 or more with additional matches
- Five grant 50x or higher based on bet level
- Reindeer (four or five matching)
- 10% of total bet for four in a row
- Up to 100 times stake with five identical symbols
- Snowy Owls:
- Three reward between 0.5-1.25x stake, rising gradually as the number increases
- Five snowy owls pay up to 20x or higher based on current bet value
Wilds and Scatters
The Chicken (scattered across reels) acts as both a wild symbol, capable of substituting for any regular icon during game play. Its highest-scoring appearance occurs in combination with other chicken symbols.
For triggering free spins:
- A minimum of three Chickens scattered anywhere on the 5×3 grid starts at one retriggerable free spin cycle
- Five consecutive chickens on a single reel activate an initial 12-spins round, including up to six additional bonus chances and an increased bet multiplier (2-8 times the total stake)
- Bet per line ranges from 0.40 credits with one chicken to as high as four credits if all five are aligned
- Free Spins Bonus Award: Up to eight scatters on any reel activate free spins for the same maximum possible 100-credit wins
Bonus Features and Specials
Upon activating, each Chicken spin has an increased chance of turning wild (5x). There is a progressive jackpot hidden within five special symbol combinations:
- A three-in-one Reindeer + Arctic Fox win in one cycle results in the 1/4 Jackpot Prize
- When two such animals land together with any third combination from listed symbols – regardless if it contains other bonus elements – their sum forms one of four possible top payouts.