Chicken vs Zombies keeps one simple loop, step forward and cash out, and gives it four very different speeds. The difficulty level you pick sets the number of zombies on the lane, the zombie crew you face and how quickly the multiplier grows. At the end of a long enough streak waits the Chicken Boss, the way to the game’s $20,000 top win.
Four zombie crews
Every level has its own zombies, so you always know where you are at a glance:
| Level | Zombies | Crew | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 30 | Citizen Zombie | 1.01x | 1.03x | 1.06x | 1.10x | 1.15x |
| Medium | 25 | Pot-Headed Zombie | 1.08x | 1.21x | 1.37x | 1.56x | 1.78x |
| Hard | 22 | Football Player Zombie | 1.18x | 1.46x | 1.83x | 2.31x | 2.95x |
| Hardcore | 18 | Soldier Zombie | 1.44x | 2.21x | 3.45x | 5.53x | 9.09x |
The multipliers above come straight from the tombstones in the game. The pattern is clear: the fewer zombies on the lane, the bigger every step.
Easy and Medium: the long lanes
Easy gives you 30 zombies and small, steady steps. It is the level for learning how the Cashout amount grows and for long sessions on a small budget. Medium cuts the lane to 25 zombies and almost doubles the pace: 1.78x by the fifth step against 1.15x on Easy. Many players settle here because it balances run length and growth.
Hard and Hardcore: the fast lanes
Hard puts 22 Football Player Zombies on the lane and reaches 2.95x by the fifth step. Hardcore is the sprint: 18 Soldier Zombies, 1.44x on the very first step and 9.09x on the fifth. These levels are for players who like short, intense runs and decide early when they will cash out. Try them in the demo first to feel the pace.
The Chicken Boss and the $20,000 cap
Clear a streak of safe steps and the run upgrades to the Chicken Boss. The length of the streak depends on the level. One correct step beats the Boss and puts you on the top payout path, which is capped at $20,000 per round. You can cash out at any time before you face the Boss, so the decision to take it on is always yours.
Cash out, quick play and fairness tools
- Cash out at any stage. After every safe step the Cashout button shows the amount you would collect.
- Space to spin and go. A switch in the menu that moves the chicken one step with each press of the Space key.
- Provably fair settings. The menu lets you look at how round results are generated, next to your bet history and the game rules.
How to play shows these controls on the real screen, and 95.5% RTP explained covers the return.
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