Chicken Drop at Fortuneplay Casino: cluster wins on a 7x7 grid
Pragmatic Play's high-volatility slot uses cluster pays on a 7x7 grid, with Free Spins triggered by bonus symbols and a standard RTP of 96.50%.
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Clusters and tumbles build your wins. Chicken Drop is a high-volatility farm-themed slot on a 7x7 grid where winning clusters of five or more matching symbols trigger tumbles that drop new symbols into their place. Released in 2021 by Pragmatic Play, it combines cluster pays with a tumble mechanic, meaning one spin can create a chain reaction of wins before the round settles. The core action happens in the base game until bonus symbols land to unlock free spins.
High stakes or steady stakes. This slot suits players with a bankroll for high-volatility swings and the patience for longer dry spells between wins. Bets start at NZ$0.20 and reach NZ$240, so you can play conservatively or go large. The free spins round with its guaranteed egg drops and persistent multipliers appeals to players chasing bigger payouts rather than frequent small wins.
Your moment when cascades start. Tumble is the mechanic that defines a round of Chicken Drop. When you land a winning cluster, those symbols disappear and new ones fall down to fill the gaps, potentially forming fresh winning clusters instantly. This happens automatically after every win in both the base game and free spins, turning a single spin into a series of cascading results all from one bet.
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Every figure here explains what happens on the reels and what you can win.
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Chicken Drop: from bet to result
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The screens of Chicken Drop
Chicken Drop symbol payouts
These payouts show what you win at a NZ$0.50 bet; landing more of the same symbol in a cluster pays more.
Top earners
Strawberry5+ NZ$0.25 · 37+ NZ$250
Blueberry5+ NZ$0.19 · 37+ NZ$125
Corn5+ NZ$0.12 · 37+ NZ$62.50The other symbols
Acorn5+ NZ$0.05 · 37+ NZ$25
Mushroom5+ NZ$0.05 · 37+ NZ$25
Bonus chest4+ NZ$0.75 · 7+ NZ$25Your moment when bonus spins start
What you gain from bonus symbols. Land 4, 5 or 6 bonus chest symbols anywhere on the grid to trigger 10, 15 or 20 free spins. During the round, retriggering happens when 3 or more bonus symbols land, adding 5 spins with no limit. Multipliers grow and stay with you through every spin instead of resetting.
Buy your way into free spins. Purchase the free spins round instantly for 100 times your current bet. The number of bonus symbols that land when you buy is randomized, determining whether you receive 10, 15 or 20 spins. You skip the wait and jump straight into the bonus.
How do clusters keep forming? On a 7 by 7 grid, clusters of 5 or more matching farm symbols connected horizontally or vertically form winning combinations. After each win, the tumble feature activates, letting new symbols cascade down and create fresh winning clusters in the same spin.
What nobody can promise about Chicken Drop
Bonus timing is random. Bonus symbols land randomly on the reels. You might trigger Free Spins on your first spin or much later. No pattern determines when the treasure chest appears.
Does the RTP guarantee my result? Your session result depends on the symbols that land. The RTP of 96.50% describes long-term player returns across many spins, not any single session outcome.
The maximum is a ceiling. The NZ$1,200,000 maximum win is a ceiling rarely reached. Your actual win will almost certainly fall well short of this figure.
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What does each RTP figure mean for your stake?
RTP is the long-run average return across a very large number of spins. When you play Chicken Drop, the RTP that applies depends only on whether you've bought the Free Spins bonus or triggered it on the reels.
RTP 96.50% · Standard game
RTP 96.53% · When bonus is bought
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Pay NZ$1,000 to trigger the Free Spins round instantly at your NZ$10 bet. The game randomly assigns you 10, 15 or 20 spins when you buy, so the entry cost stays fixed but your spins vary.
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Playing safely when the reels spin
Setting your bet limit. Decide your betting budget before the first spin and stick to it. This keeps your session cost clear and your spending predictable, no matter what lands on the grid.
Deciding your end point. Choose a stopping point before you begin—not just for losses, but when you're ahead. Walk away at that point, win or lose, so the game doesn't pull you back for another round.
From planning to playing. Use Fortuneplay Casino's deposit limits and loss limits to cap what you spend. These tools sit on your account and give you a firm wall that spending cannot cross.
Stepping back and moving on. If the fun fades or play starts to feel urgent, take a cooling-off break or use self-exclusion. The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand and Gambling Helpline New Zealand are there when you need support.