The casino game "Chicken Run" is a 5-reel, 243-payline slot developed by Microgaming, based on the popular stop-motion animated film of the same name. Released in 2000, this classic slot machine has been entertaining players for over two decades with its unique theme and engaging gameplay.
Theme
The game’s setting is centered around a farm where chickens are trying to escape from their evil owner, Mr. Tweedy. The slot’s symbols include various farm animals such Chicken Run as chickens, ducks, pigs, sheep, cows, and horses, each contributing to the lighthearted atmosphere of the game.
Design
"Chicken Run" boasts colorful, cartoon-style graphics that are reminiscent of a classic animated film. The background is designed to resemble a rural countryside with rolling hills, farmhouses, and trees in the distance. When played on high-resolution screens, the animation appears sharp and vibrant, creating an immersive experience for players.
Symbols
The slot’s symbols include various farm animals, each serving as low-paying options, along with higher-paying combinations featuring multiple characters from the movie. The game also features several special symbols that trigger bonuses and enhance gameplay:
- Low-payout symbols: Chicken, Duck, Pig, Sheep, Cow
- High-payout symbols:
- Ginger (the red chicken) pays up to 5x line bet for a single symbol win
- Rocky (Ginger’s love interest) pays up to 10x line bet for a single symbol win
- Tweedy (Mr. Tweedy) serves as the game’s Wild, substituting any other symbol except Scatters
- Special symbols:
- Scatter (Chickens in a line of three or more anywhere on reels 1-5)
- Free Spin Bonus Trigger
Payouts
The payouts for each winning combination are based on the total bet placed. As mentioned earlier, Ginger and Rocky offer relatively high rewards compared to other farm animal symbols. When substituting as Wilds, Tweedy can create additional combinations.
Here’s a breakdown of the base game payout structure:
- Low-paying symbols (e.g., Chicken): 1-3x line bet
- High-payout symbols (Ginger and Rocky):
- Single Ginger/Rocky: up to 5/10x line bet, respectively
- Combination pairs and triples:
- Two Ginger/Rocky in a row: up to 25/100x line bet
- Three or more of the same: up to 2500/20000x line bet
Wilds
Tweedy serves as both Wild and Scatter, but its main function is as a substitute for other symbols. However, when landing three Scatters on reels 1, 2, and 3 (Trigger position), Tweedy becomes the game’s Wild symbol in that free spin bonus.
Scatters
The Scatter symbol, represented by Chickens, can appear anywhere on reels 1-5 to trigger a Free Spin Bonus feature. This occurs when landing three or more Scatters in any combination:
- Landing two Scatters: 5 free spins with doubling the wins
- Landing three, four, or five Scatters:
- Three Scatter: 10 free spins, tripled wins and additional bonus multiplier
Bonus Features
The "Chicken Run" slot features a few engaging bonus elements that enhance gameplay and rewards:
- Free Spin Bonus : Triggered by landing three or more Scatters (Chickens)
- Multiplier Reels : During Free Spins, an extra Wild symbol on the reels 4-5 is added with the value of a random multiplier.
Gameplay
"Chicken Run" offers flexible gameplay settings and features that cater to various player preferences:
- Reel Configuration: Classic (243 Ways)
- Betting Range: Low to High
- Coin Values/ Denominations:
- Coin values range from $0.01 to $5 in the low-bet side, with maximum possible bet of 10 coins ($50).
- Players have adjustable settings for choosing their desired bet.
- Auto Play and other betting options are also available
Volatility
The volatility level of this game is classified as Medium (High). With a good balance between wins and losses, players experience moments of high-paying combinations amidst the medium to low-payout frequency.
RTP
Microgaming did not provide an official return-to-player (RTP) rate for "Chicken Run," which may raise some concern. Based on observations from similar slots and past performance data, this might indicate a moderate RTP level within 94-96%, suitable for medium volatility.
Max Win Potential The max win in the base game is fixed at $10,000. During Free Spins: Up to 10000x Bet
Mobile Play
Microgaming ensured seamless gameplay across various devices and screen sizes with "Chicken Run". Compatible on multiple platforms including Android (Tablets), iOS, Windows Mobile and many other operating systems.