Chicken Run is a casino slot game that takes players on an egg-straordinary adventure set in a farm yard filled with feisty fowl. Developed by Barcrest, this 5-reel slot features 20 paylines and a variety of engaging bonus features that will keep you entertained for hours.
Theme and Design
The theme of Chicken Run is centered around the popular children’s film of the same name, where a group of chickens hatch a plan to escape from their farmer owner. The game’s design is vibrant and colorful, with a cartoonish feel that transports players to the farm yard. The reels Chicken Run are set against a backdrop of rolling hills and trees, while the characters are depicted in detailed animation.
One of the most distinctive features of Chicken Run is its use of anthropomorphic animals as main characters. Players can spot Ginger, an energetic Red Hen who’s always ready for action; Rocky, a plucky rooster with a penchant for singing; and Mossy, a gentle Giant of a hen who’s just trying to make friends.
Symbols
The game features a range of symbols that are inspired by the film’s characters. These include:
- Ginger (the wild symbol), which can replace all other standard symbols to help create winning combinations.
- Rocky, who serves as the scatter symbol and triggers free spins when three or more appear anywhere on the reels.
- Mossy, which is a special high-paying symbol that rewards players with generous payouts for matching three in a row.
Payouts
The payout structure of Chicken Run is relatively straightforward. Standard symbols offer varying levels of reward depending on their position on the payline. The lowest paying symbols include playing card icons (9-10-J-Q-K-A) which award 5 to 50 times the bet for matching three in a row.
Mid-level payouts are awarded by farm-related symbols such as Tractors, Pigs and Cows, while high-paying characters like Ginger, Rocky, and Mossy offer rewards of up to 1,000 coins for five-of-a-kind combinations.
Wilds
Ginger is the wild symbol, which can substitute all standard symbols (except scatters) to create winning combinations. When used as a substitution, the wild pays out at the highest possible combination, making it an attractive option for players looking to maximize their winnings.
Scatters
The Rocky scatter is another key feature of Chicken Run. When three or more appear anywhere on the reels, the game enters free spin mode, during which all wins are multiplied by a random value between 2x and 10x the total bet placed before free spins begin.
Bonus Features
Chicken Run boasts several bonus features that add to its entertainment value:
- Rocky Free Spins : Three or more scatters trigger this feature, awarding up to 15 free spins during which all wins are multiplied by a random value between 2x and 10x the total bet.
- Pick Me Bonus : Landing three Mossys on reels one, two, and three triggers a bonus pick-and-reveal game where players can select three of five hens to reveal instant prizes or extra free spins.
Free Spins
As mentioned earlier, Rocky is the scatter symbol that triggers free spin mode. When three or more appear anywhere on the reels, players are awarded up to 15 free spins with a random multiplier value between 2x and 10x their initial bet. During this feature, all wins are paid out multiplied by the chosen amount.
RTP
Chicken Run has an RTP (Return To Player) of approximately 95%, which means that for every £100 placed as bets, players can expect to win around £95 in real cash winnings over time.
Volatility
This slot game is classified as a medium volatility title, meaning it strikes a balance between regular payouts and occasional large wins. As with many games by Barcrest, the experience of playing Chicken Run will vary depending on your bankroll management strategy and personal betting preferences.
Betting Range
Players can place bets anywhere from £0.10 to £500 per spin in Chicken Run. The maximum win is capped at 5,000x stake for those willing to bet at higher limits or participate in the highest-paying feature combinations.
Max Win
The maximum payout of £250,000 is available when using all twenty paylines with a high-stakes wager and taking advantage of the top-paying combination involving Ginger, Rocky and Mossy characters.
Gameplay
Chicken Run’s gameplay is straightforward. Players choose their bet level and select 1-5 lines to play before spinning the reels in an attempt to match symbols left-to-right for wins on those active paylines.
While it has no Autoplay feature available, Chicken Run does have a "Max Bet" option that allows players to instantly wager at maximum stakes when seeking larger rewards or trying to clear bonus features with more substantial bonuses attached thereto.
Mobile Play
A mobile-optimized version of the game is also provided for those wishing play on their Android devices without needing an internet connection while travelling outside cellular range areas, so as long there are local data rates charged accordingly by carriers themselves first; iOS compatibility available via download directly from Apple Store stores worldwide today.