Chicken Run is a 5-reel online casino slot machine developed by Microgaming, one of the industry’s leading software providers. The game draws inspiration from the classic stop-motion animated film "Chicken Run," released in 2000 and produced by Aardman Animations.
Theme
The theme of Chicken Run revolves around the story of a group of chickens attempting to escape their farm, led by Ginger (voiced by Julia Sawalha), a resourceful and determined hen. Chicken Run The game’s background features a colorful depiction of the farm, complete with rolling hills and a sun shining brightly overhead.
Design
The design of Chicken Run is reminiscent of classic slot machines from years past, with clean lines, simple graphics, and an overall vintage feel. The reels are divided into two sections, with three rows in the upper section and one row beneath it, creating a distinctive layout that pays homage to the era of mechanical slots.
Symbols
The paytable includes 10 regular symbols:
- Ginger (high-paying symbol)
- Rocky (chicken) (high-paying symbol)
- Bunty (hen) (medium-paying symbol)
- Mrs. Tweedy (low-paying symbol)
- Egg
- Chick
- Fowl Feather
- Nest Egg 9-10: Ace and King of Hearts
The game also includes 2 special symbols:
- Wild – Ginger in her running pose, serving as a substitute for any regular symbol.
- Scatter – A Golden Chicken egg, which triggers the Free Spins feature.
Payouts
Winning combinations are formed when matching three or more identical symbols appear on adjacent reels from left to right (starting from reel 1). Payouts range from x3 for three of a kind up to x10,000 for five of a kind (e.g., Ginger).
Wilds and Scatters
The Wild symbol is represented by Ginger in her running pose. It substitutes for any regular symbol to create winning combinations. The Scatter symbol is the Golden Chicken egg. Landing 2 or more scatter symbols triggers free spins.
Bonus Features
Chicken Run’s bonus features are based on the story of the chickens attempting to escape their farm:
- Nesting Bonus : Landed three, four, or five Nest Eggs anywhere on the reels: Win up to x100 in addition to any winning combination.
- Fowl Play Bonus : Land two Scatter (Golden Egg) symbols on consecutive spins to trigger this bonus round. Players get 9 free games with tripled wins and a chance to win double free games during each play-through.
Free Spins
Two types of Free Spin features are available:
- Nesting Bonus Fowl Play Round : Landed three or more Nest Egg symbols on the reels triggers this feature, awarding up to 5 additional rounds (and doubling any wins).
- The standard Free Spins round is triggered by two Scatter symbols.
RTP and Volatility
The Return To Player (RTP) rate for Chicken Run stands at approximately 96% which implies a balanced house edge of about 4%.
Volatility:
- Low to Medium, resulting in relatively frequent but not large winnings.
- This volatility model encourages players to make steady returns without risking too much.
Betting Range
Players can bet between £0.30 (minimum) and £100 (maximum).
Max Win
Chicken Run’s maximum win potential stands at x50,000 of the total stake per spin.
Gameplay Experience
The gameplay experience for Chicken Run is straightforward yet engaging:
- Set up your coin value & number.
- Spin the reels to generate outcomes based on a Random Number Generator (RNG).
- Analyze outcomes and make decisions about future play or adjustments to betting strategy as needed.
While available in most Microgaming-powered casinos, playing Chicken Run through a mobile device is an option when preferred by using one of several compatible Android, iOS, Windows Phone devices or other tablets.
Player Experience
Players have described Chicken Run’s user interface & animation as fun. The overall feel has been likened to taking part in the Aardman feature-film Chicken Run while spinning reels to win real cash money rewards (or even progressive jackpots when you’ve staked enough coins).
Chicken Run slot offers many winning opportunities with wilds, scatters and bonuses all around.
Conclusion
The "flocks’ lucky spin" concept makes the new game a great pick for enthusiasts who seek variety while enjoying an amusing storyline. This release by Microgaming presents engaging gameplay features along with some entertaining graphics making players want to join the flock.