Chicago

Chicago Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Novomatic (Greentube)
Release Date	2013-05-08
Theme	Gangster era, Noir, 1930s Chicago
Layout	5×3
Paylines	20
Bet Range	0.05–100 credits
Core Mechanics	Free spins with bottle‑shooting multipliers, Wild symbol substitutes, Gamble (double or nothing) feature
Developer	Novomatic (Greentube)
Technology	Flash and HTML5

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	9, 10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Paperboy, Policeman, Femme fatale	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Mafioso, Detective	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Chicago skyline	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Mob car	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Chicago Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Spins with Bottle‑Shooting Multiplier	Three or more scatter symbols	12 free spins	Bottle‑shooting reveals a multiplier (1×–10×) applied to each free‑spin win	Feature can re‑trigger with more scatters
Gamble Feature	After any win		Guess card color to double win

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many paylines does Chicago have?	Chicago has 20 paylines.
What triggers the free spins?	Landing three or more mob car scatter symbols triggers 12 free spins.
How does the bottle‑shooting bonus work?	After each win in free spins you shoot bottles to reveal a multiplier from 1× to 10× applied to that win.
Can free spins be retriggered?	Yes. Landing more scatters during free spins retriggers the feature.
What does the wild symbol do?	The Chicago skyline wild substitutes for other symbols except scatter and offers high payouts.
Is there a gamble feature?	Yes. After any win you can gamble by guessing card color to double your win.
What is the RTP of Chicago?	The RTP ranges between 95.0% and 96.2% depending on version.
What is the volatility of the game?	The game has high volatility.

Chicago Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses