Last updated:28-06-2026
Chicken Road by InOut Games sits at 98% RTP — one of the highest return rates in any casino game format available at Roo Spin. That number alone makes it worth understanding properly. But I've watched Aussie players lose money on this game for one preventable reason: they load Chicken Road 2 (the sequel, released April 2025) thinking it's the same game. It's not. The sequel runs at 95.5% RTP — a 2.5% difference that translates to roughly A$2.50 more lost per A$100 wagered. This page covers the original Chicken Road: how it works, what each difficulty level actually costs you in real terms, and why the provably fair system matters more here than in any pokie.
How does Chicken Road work?
Chicken Road is a step-by-step decision game, not a pokie. You place a punt (A$0.01 to A$150 per round), then advance the chicken one step at a time along a road. Each step has a chance of survival and a chance of hitting a bone (game over, you lose your stake). After each safe step, the multiplier increases and you choose: advance again or cash out at the current multiplier. Every multiplier is visible before the round starts — no hidden outcomes.
There are 4 difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Hardcore. Higher difficulty means fewer safe paths per step, which means higher multipliers but a steeper chance of losing. On Easy, roughly 75% of paths are safe per step. On Hardcore, survival drops to around 50–60% per step. The max win is capped at A$10,000 on the original version (A$20,000 on Chicken Road 2), regardless of the multiplier you reach.
What's the RTP on each difficulty — and what does it cost you?
All four difficulty levels share the same 98% RTP. The house edge is 2% across the board — the difficulty level changes the distribution of outcomes, not the long-term return. Easy gives frequent small multipliers. Hardcore gives rare enormous multipliers. Over thousands of rounds, both return 98% of wagered money to the player on average.
In practical terms at A$1 per round: the expected loss is A$0.02 per round regardless of difficulty. At 80 rounds per hour (typical pace with manual clicks — no autoplay on the original), that's A$1.60 per hour expected cost. Compare that to a 96% RTP pokie at 600 spins per hour at A$1: A$24 expected loss per hour. Chicken Road is dramatically cheaper to play per hour — if you're disciplined about cashing out.
Author's tip from Lachlan Reid, Casino Content Editor & Player Safety Analyst: "If both Chicken Road and Chicken Road 2 appear in the Roo Spin lobby, always check the game info before you start. The original has 98% RTP. The sequel drops to 95.5%. That 2.5% gap is significant — it's the difference between A$1.60 and A$3.60 per hour at A$1 stakes. The sequel adds autoplay and a higher A$20,000 cap, but the maths favours the original."
What is provably fair — and why does it matter here?
Chicken Road uses provably fair technology, meaning every round's outcome can be independently verified after it's played. Before each round, the server generates a hashed seed. After the round, the seed is revealed and you can check it against the hash to confirm the result wasn't tampered with. It's the same principle behind blockchain verification — cryptographic proof that neither you nor the casino manipulated the outcome.
For Aussie players used to RNG-certified pokies, provably fair is a step further. RNG certification means an auditor checked the system once (or periodically). Provably fair means you can check every single round yourself. InOut Games publishes the verification tool directly in the game interface.
Chicken Road vs Aviator vs Plinko — which should you play?
All three are instant games at Roo Spin, but the maths differs significantly. Plinko (BGaming) leads with 99% RTP and pure ball-drop randomness — no decisions after dropping. Chicken Road (98%) gives you step-by-step control over when to cash out. Aviator (Spribe, 97%) is a multiplier curve where you must cash out before the plane disappears — fastest-paced of the three.
| Game | Provider | RTP | Max Win | Player Control | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plinko (BGaming) | BGaming | 99% | 1,000x | Risk level + row count only | Lowest house edge; no mid-round decisions |
| Chicken Road | InOut Games | 98% | A$10,000 | Step-by-step cash-out decisions | All multipliers visible before round |
| Aviator | Spribe | 97% | A$10,000 | Cash out timing (real-time) | Fastest pace; dual bet available |
| Chicken Road 2 | InOut Games | 95.5% | A$20,000 | Step-by-step + autoplay | Higher cap but worse RTP than original |
Author's tip from Lachlan Reid, Casino Content Editor & Player Safety Analyst: "Chicken Road's biggest advantage over Aviator is transparency. Every multiplier for every step is displayed before you punt. In Aviator, you're reacting to a rising curve in real time — network lag can cost you a cashout. In Chicken Road, you decide with full information. If you value control over pace, Chicken Road is the better pick."
Crash games and instant games contribute less to bonus wagering than pokies — typically 5–10% versus 100%. Factor that in if you're clearing a welcome offer. Demo mode is available for Chicken Road, so test all four difficulty levels before risking real money. Gambling is for adults aged 18 and over — set deposit limits before your first session. Check the glossary for terms like RTP and house edge, or head to the homepage for a full Roo Spin overview. You can also play on the go via the Roo Spin app.
