Overview of the Game
Chicken Run is a 5-reel online video slot machine developed by Microgaming, one of the most renowned game developers in the industry. The game takes its inspiration from the beloved animated movie "Chicken Run," where a flock of chickens plot to escape their farm under the watchful eye of a sinister farmer, named Fowler.
Theme and Design
The theme of Chicken Run is centered around the main characters from the movie – Ginger, a plump but courageous hen, Rocky, a rugged rooster with a heart of gold, and Miss Nettle, a charming and Chicken Run cunning bird who leads the flock in their escape plan. The game’s design perfectly captures the whimsical atmosphere of the film, complete with colorful farm animals, beautiful rural landscapes, and humorous animations.
The 5 reels are set against a backdrop of a rustic barnyard, while the symbols on the reels include Ginger, Rocky, Miss Nettle, eggs, chickens, roosters, carrots, potatoes, and more. The game’s art style is reminiscent of classic cartoons, with vibrant colors, endearing characters, and lighthearted animations.
Symbols
The Chicken Run slot machine features a total of 25 paylines, offering players an exciting range of winning combinations to explore. Here are the symbols featured in the game:
- High-Paying Symbols: Ginger (5x, 10x, or 50x), Rocky (2x, 5x, or 20x), Miss Nettle (1.5x, 3x, or 15x)
- Medium-Paying Symbols: Egg, Chicken (0.7x, 2x, or 8x), Rooster (0.6x, 1.5x, or 6x), Carrot, Potato
- Low-Paying Symbols: A, K, Q, J
Payouts and Wilds
The payouts in Chicken Run are relatively standard for a Microgaming game, with the exception of Ginger’s appearance on reels 2-4, which triggers special bonus features. The highest payout is awarded when five Ginger symbols appear on an active payline, resulting in a win of up to $100,000.
Ginger serves as both a wild and scatter symbol, substituting for all other symbols (except the scatters) to create winning combinations. As a wild symbol, she appears stacked on reels 2-4, greatly increasing her potential impact on wins. If Ginger lands on an active payline with any of the high-paying symbols mentioned earlier, it awards a bonus payout.
Scatters and Bonus Features
Chicken Run features several bonus features triggered by scatters or special combinations:
- Free Spins: When three or more scatters (represented by the "Golden Egg") appear anywhere on reels 1-5, players trigger free spins. This feature can be retriggered up to a maximum of 100x total bet.
- The Great Escape Bonus Game: Three Miss Nettle symbols activate this game mode, where Ginger must rescue her feathered friends from Fowler’s farm by selecting carrots and potatoes in the correct order.
RTP, Volatility, Betting Range
Chicken Run is an All-Ways Pay slot machine with a medium to high volatility level. The Return-to-Player (RTP) rate is set at 96.10%, making it a relatively profitable game for players.
The betting range is adjustable, allowing players to place bets from $0.25 up to $125 per spin. This allows both low-stakes and high-limit players to participate in the fun without breaking the bank.
Max Win
Chicken Run has a maximum win of 100 times bet amount (xBet), which can lead to wins reaching as much as $12,500 for every coin wagered.