The casino world has seen its fair share of slot machines with farm-themed symbols, but few have managed to capture the charm and humor of "Chicken Run". Developed by a renowned game developer, this online slots title is based on the popular British stop-motion animated comedy film of the same name. Released in 2000, the movie follows a group of chickens as they Chicken Run hatch a plan to escape their farm prison.
Design and Theme
As soon as you load up "Chicken Run", it’s clear that the game developers have taken inspiration from the original film. The backdrop of the reels features an idyllic English countryside scene with rolling hills, greenery, and even a distant church tower. The 5×3 reel layout is framed by wooden beams reminiscent of farmhouses, giving the game a rustic feel.
The low-paying symbols feature various cartoon-style animals that would typically be found on a farm: pigs, cows, sheep, horses, and chickens (of course!). Higher-value symbols include the film’s characters – Ginger the clever chicken, Rocky the rough-around-the-edges rooster, and Mrs. Tweedy the eccentric farmer. These higher-paying symbols are designed in a style reminiscent of stop-motion animation.
The design is colorful and bright, with cartoon-style graphics and smooth animations that make for an engaging gaming experience. The overall theme is lighthearted and fun, making it appealing to players who enjoy light-hearted slot games without too much complexity or intricacy.
Symbols
As mentioned earlier, the game features a mix of high- and low-paying symbols. Here’s a breakdown:
- High paying symbols:
- Ginger (5x for 3 matching),
- Rocky (4x for 2 matching),
- Mrs. Tweedy (3x for 1 matching)
- Low paying symbols:
- Chickens
- Cows
- Pigs
- Sheep
- Horses
The payouts for each of these symbols can be found in the game’s paytable.
Payouts
As is standard with most online slots, "Chicken Run" features a return-to-player (RTP) rate of 96%. This means that over a large number of spins, you should expect to lose £4.56 for every £100 staked. Of course, RTP rates are theoretical and actual results may vary.
Here’s an example of the payouts for each symbol:
- A single chicken pays out x0.10
- Two chickens pay out x2.50
- Three chickens pay out x6.25
The same pattern is followed by other low-paying symbols such as cows, pigs, sheep and horses.
Wilds
Ginger’s character serves as the game’s Wild symbol. He can substitute for any of the regular paying symbols (excluding scatters) to help create winning combinations. While Ginger does not appear in each spin, his presence is often eagerly anticipated by players – especially when he appears on multiple reels at once.
Scatters
Mrs. Tweedy serves as both a scatter and bonus trigger symbol. To get 10 free spins with a multiplier of up to x5, you need to land three or more scatters anywhere in view. Unfortunately, no additional payouts are awarded for two or one scatters – but we’ll come back to the "Fowl Play" part.
Bonus Features
While it is difficult not to get distracted by Mrs. Tweedy’s mischievous demeanor as a scatter/bonus trigger, this feature will disappoint players in certain ways: There are no Bonus Buy option or progressive Jackpot available here.
Free Spins
Players earn 10 free spins for triggering the bonus game with three scatters in any position on the reels. Free games offer increased value with x1 multiplier applied to all winnings – however, it is not a fixed win.
There’s an upper limit of 2500 coins awarded during free spins which equals £25 at minimum bet.
Volatility
This slot game offers medium volatility setting where you might occasionally stumble upon small wins but do expect prolonged losing runs.
The betting range in "Chicken Run" extends from £1 up to a maximum of £50.00 per spin, with the option for manual or auto-play adjustments.
Here are all 10 betting options:
- x0.20
- x0.25
- x0.30
- x0.35
- x0.40
- x0.45
- x0.50
- x1.00