About Us - Chicken Road Mobile App

Our Story

Chicken Road began in 2018 as a joke between three friends during a game jam weekend. Alex Chen, Maya Rodriguez, and Jamal Washington were brainstorming ideas for a mobile game when Alex's random chicken joke sparked an entire conversation about why chickens cross roads. What started as a silly tangent quickly evolved into a genuine game concept.

Working out of Maya's garage in Portland, the trio spent six months developing a prototype while maintaining their day jobs. Their minimal viable product caught the attention of indie game publisher PixelJump, who provided the seed funding needed to turn their side project into a full-time pursuit.

Within a year, Chicken Road had grown from three friends to a team of twelve passionate developers, artists, and marketers. The game launched in 2020 and quickly became a viral sensation, resonating with players of all ages who were charmed by our unique take on the age-old chicken joke.

Today, Chicken Road has been downloaded over 50 million times worldwide and has expanded to include merchandise, animated shorts, and an upcoming feature film adaptation. Despite our growth, we remain committed to the quirky, playful spirit that inspired our original garage project.

Our Mission & Values

At Chicken Road, our mission is simple: to create joyful, accessible gaming experiences that bring people together through humor and play. We believe that games should be fun for everyone, regardless of age, gaming experience, or background.

Our Core Values

Creativity Without Boundaries: We encourage wild ideas and unconventional approaches. After all, our success came from asking "why did the chicken cross the road?" and taking that question to its most absurd conclusions.
Inclusivity By Design: We create games that can be enjoyed by six-year-olds and sixty-year-olds alike, with accessibility features built in from the ground up.
Humor As A Universal Language: We believe laughter bridges divides and creates connections. Our games are translated into over 30 languages but maintain the same universal humor.
Community-Centered Development: We actively involve our player community in our development process, regularly incorporating their feedback and ideas into our updates.
Sustainable Fun: We're committed to building sustainable games that respect players' time and wallets, avoiding predatory monetization practices.

Meet Our Team

Maya Rodriguez

CEO & Co-Founder

Maya's background in UX design and behavioral psychology helps ensure that Chicken Road is not just fun, but genuinely engaging on a psychological level. She leads our company vision and strategic partnerships.

Jamal Washington

CTO & Co-Founder

A former indie game developer with 15 years of experience, Jamal oversees all technical aspects of Chicken Road. His innovative "Feather Physics Engine" is what gives our game its distinctive feel and responsiveness.

Alex Chen

Creative Director & Co-Founder

Alex leads our artistic vision and narrative development. His background in animation and comic book illustration brings Chicken Road's characters to life with their distinctive visual style and personalities.

Zoe Patel

Lead Game Designer

Joining the team in 2019, Zoe has been instrumental in crafting Chicken Road's engaging level progression and reward systems. Her background in behavioral economics helps create that "just one more level" feeling.

Our Achievements

50+ Million Downloads

Since our launch in 2020, Chicken Road has been downloaded over 50 million times across iOS and Android platforms, making it one of the most successful indie mobile games of the decade.

Industry Recognition

Chicken Road has received numerous accolades, including "Best Mobile Game" at the Independent Game Developers Awards and "Most Innovative Gameplay" from the Mobile Gaming Excellence Awards.

Global Player Community

Our game has been translated into 32 languages and has active players in over 150 countries. Our most engaged markets include the US, Japan, Brazil, Germany, and South Korea.

Media Expansion

The Chicken Road universe has expanded beyond mobile gaming to include an animated YouTube series with over 20 million views, a line of plush toys, and a feature film currently in development with Dreamworks Animation.

What People Say About Us

"Working with the Chicken Road team on our brand integration was a breath of fresh air. They maintained the integrity of their game while seamlessly incorporating our brand in a way that felt natural and engaging to players."

Nadia Patel

Marketing Director, TechBrand Inc.

"As an indie game publisher, we're always looking for teams with unique vision and execution capability. Chicken Road exemplifies both. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality made our partnership a tremendous success."

Marcus Johnson

CEO, PixelJump Games

"What sets Chicken Road apart is their deep understanding of player psychology and their ability to create moments of pure joy. Their game is a masterclass in accessible design that appeals to casual and hardcore gamers alike."