BGaming Launches Chicken Rush 2 Step-Risk Game

Key Takeaways

BGaming has released Chicken Rush 2, a step-risk game featuring a 97% RTP and 2,505x max win.
Players can adjust the game's volatility across four difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Hardcore.
The gameplay includes randomly activated Golden-Egg Multiplier and Step Boosters to enhance payout potential.

BGaming has expanded its #Casual portfolio with the release of Chicken Rush 2, a new step-risk game offering a 97% return-to-player (RTP) rate and a maximum payout of 2,505x the bet. The title shifts away from the Gold Rush-inspired Wild West adventure of the original Chicken Rush game. Instead, the sequel adopts a lighthearted Las Vegas setting where a distracted chicken navigates busy rush-hour traffic in an attempt to reach a casino named the Lucky Club.

Step-Risk Mechanics and Multipliers

The core gameplay loop of Chicken Rush 2 centers on a strategic lane-crossing mechanic. After placing their bets, players press a yellow step button to move the chicken forward one lane at a time. Each lane on the road features a multiplier slot mechanic, which is represented on the screen by a blue casino chip. With every step taken, the player faces a direct risk-reward scenario: the action can either result in claiming the lane's multiplier or getting flattened by a car, which immediately ends the round and results in a lost bet. Players maintain control over their accumulated winnings by utilizing a Cashout option at any point before a collision occurs, allowing them to decide when the chicken has progressed far enough.

Volatility Controls and Random Boosters

To cater to different risk appetites, the studio behind BGaming slot games has integrated adjustable volatility settings directly into the game interface. Players can select from four distinct difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Hardcore. Opting for higher difficulty levels increases the probability of the chicken being struck by a vehicle, but it simultaneously scales up the available multipliers on the road. The base gameplay is further enhanced by two randomly activated modifiers that trigger as the chicken moves forward. The Golden-Egg Multiplier Booster upgrades the standard blue casino chips to gold, increasing their multiplier value. Meanwhile, the Step Booster acts as a progression mechanic by automatically advancing the character several lanes forward, bypassing immediate traffic risks.

Customization and Portfolio Expansion

Beyond the mechanical features, the release introduces visual customization, allowing players to equip different character skins for the white chicken. The options include a cowboy outfit that pays homage to the original Chicken Rush, a high-roller dandy suit complete with a suitcase full of casino chips, and a summer tourist look designed for the Vegas slot theme. Vasili Pauliuchenko, game producer at BGaming, commented on the release: "Step-risk games are popular with players because every decision in them matters, and we wanted Chicken Rush 2 to give players even more control over how each round develops. The combination of selectable difficulty levels, collectible Boosters, and customizable character skins creates a highly replayable game where every journey across the road can feel different while remaining accessible from the very first step." This launch directly follows BGaming's recent expansion of its Godfather-themed franchise, further diversifying the provider's broader gaming catalog.