Chicken Halloween

By Zena Grantham | Updated 15 October 2026

Released on 14 October 2026, Chicken Halloween by BGaming is a spooky adaptation of the developer’s popular game, Chicken Shot. The familiar farmyard has undergone a sinister transformation, and the feathered friends appear to have taken the festivities in a rather dark direction.

Rather than a traditional slot or crash game, Chicken Halloween is a casual instant-win shooting game. Players take aim at a collection of costumed chickens, each promising a different reward. It’s a fabulous concept, although the birds might have preferred to celebrate Halloween without becoming the moving targets.

BGaming has retained the simplicity of the chicken Shot while introducing a colourful seasonal makeover. The result? It’s entertaining, but does this haunted farmyard have enough personality to engage players after the Halloween season is over?

Technical Details

Chicken Halloween has an RTP of 97%, low volatility and a hit rate of 66.2%. The game is designed for frequent, smaller payouts, although a successful shot isn’t guaranteed. Each attempt carries risk, regardless of the chicken selected.

The maximum win multiplier is 64x the bet, and the highest possible cash prize is €256,000. Unlike games with accumulating multipliers or lengthy bonus rounds, Chicken Halloween settles each shot instantly. The size of the reward depends on the target, with eight different multipliers available.

Design

The action unfolds beneath a deep purple night sky, illuminated by a huge full moon. A weather-beaten wooden barn dominates the background, surrounded by twisted trees, cobwebs and glowing jack-o’-lanterns. A gloomy silo stands to one side, while gravestones, distant buildings and a lonely windmill complete the haunted countryside vibe. Despite the spooky surroundings, the atmosphere is more playful than frightening.

The chickens are the stars of the show. Wide-eyed vampires flap around in mini capes, while bandaged mummies wander across the farmyard looking thoroughly bewildered. There’s even a witch perched on a broomstick, although her flying technique are rather questionable. The most memorable character is an enormous green Frankenstein-inspired chicken, complete with stitches, bolts and an expression suggesting it has only just realised what’s going on. The exaggerated eyes and seasonal costumes give the entire flock a mischievous personality.

The cartoon style from the original chicken Shot is retained in the Halloween version, with bold outlines, expressive characters and a rich palette of purples, oranges and greens. Chickens move around the screen at different heights, creating a lively scene rather than a static collection of targets. Successful shots create bursts of coins and celebratory effects, while larger wins receive a suitably theatrical presentation. The flaming gravestone and skeletal hand are entertaining touches.

BGaming has done an excellent job of capturing the fun of Halloween. There’s plenty happening on screen, but the characters remain easy to distinguish against the darker background. Chicken Halloween is bright, amusing and full of personality. It’s difficult to take a farmyard full of vampire chickens seriously, and thankfully, the developer hasn’t tried.

How to Play Chicken Halloween

Playing Chicken Halloween is straightforward, although the chickens aren’t quite as easy to catch as they look. Start by choosing your stake, then select one of the birds moving around the haunted farmyard.

Each chicken displays a multiplier worth 1.1x, 1.5x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x and 64x the bet. Smaller rewards are generally easier to win, while the more valuable chickens are harder to defeat. The enormous Frankenstein-inspired bird is the most lucrative with a top prize of 64x, although it certainly won’t surrender its riches without a fight.

There are no reels to spin, symbols to match or multipliers to cash out before they disappear. Each shot produces an instant result, and players are free to choose a different chicken for their next attempt.

Chicken Halloween Features

Chicken Halloween doesn’t rely on elaborate bonus rounds or complicated mechanics. Instead, BGaming has introduced several practical features that allow players to choose their targets, assess their chances and control how they play.

Manual and Spin Modes

Players can choose between two modes. Manual mode allows you to select your preferred chicken and click to shoot, while Spin mode randomly selects a target for each attempt. Both follow the same mechanics, although Manual mode provides more control over which multiplier you’re pursuing.

Chance to Win

Hover over a chicken to reveal its Chance to Win percentage. This shows the probability of defeating that target on the first shot. Players can compare their chances before deciding whether to pursue a smaller reward or risk a shot at a larger multiplier.

Click Counter

The Click Counter records how many shots have been fired at each chicken. Players can switch between targets without losing their recorded progress during the same session. However, the counter resets when a new session begins, so previous attempts won’t be recorded.

Autoplay

Autoplay allows players to select preferred targets, specify the number of rounds and establish stopping conditions. The game then handles the shooting automatically based on the chosen settings. However, Autoplay is not available to UK players due to gambling regulations.

Chicken Halloween Verdict

BGaming has brought a welcome dose of Halloween mischief to Chicken Shot. The haunted farmyard is full of character, and the ridiculous costumes are hard not to enjoy. The enormous Frankenstein-inspired chicken is particularly memorable, although its 64x reward is considerably less intimidating than its appearance.

Beneath the seasonal makeover, Chicken Halloween remains a simple instant-win game. The choice of targets and visible winning probabilities add an interesting element to each decision. Its 97% RTP is another positive, although the low volatility and modest maximum multiplier won’t satisfy players looking for substantial payouts.

The biggest drawback is repetition. There’s only so much variety in shooting chickens, however entertaining their costumes might be

Chicken Halloween retains many aspects of Chicken Shot, but with a distinct seasonal makeover. The Halloween theme is well executed, but the experience remains largely unchanged beneath the artwork. Fans of the original should feel at home, although those seeking greater variety may find its appeal short-lived.

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Zena Grantham

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