Chicken Run is a farm-themed video slot developed by Barcrest Games (Scientific Games), inspired by the popular British animated comedy film of the same name. The game brings to life the characters and settings from the original movie, offering an entertaining experience for both fans of the film and casual players alike.
Game Theme and Design
The slot is set on a farm with rolling hills and fields where chickens roam freely. The background image displays a beautiful countryside landscape complete with fluffy white clouds, Chicken Run green trees, and a farmhouse in the distance. The overall design is colorful, vibrant, and visually appealing, making it an engaging game for players.
Symbols and Payouts
The symbols used in Chicken Run are all related to farm animals or items found on a farm. These include:
- High-paying symbols: Ginger (the main character), Rocky, Babs, Tweedie, the Farmer, and a hen.
- Medium-paying symbols: egg cartons, farming tools (e.g., plow, rake).
- Low-paying symbols: standard card values 9-A.
Each of these symbols has its own payout multiplier associated with it. The game’s RTP is not explicitly mentioned in the information provided by Scientific Games, but based on the slot’s mechanics and payouts, we can estimate that the average return to player is around 95-96%.
The highest-paying symbol, Ginger, offers a maximum payout of 500 times the stake per line for five consecutive occurrences. Babs is worth up to 400x, Rocky up to 350x, and Tweedie up to 300x.
Wilds
There are two types of wild symbols used in Chicken Run: regular wilds (represented by an empty farm) and sticky wilds. The former appears on reels 2-5 only during the main game, substituting for all other symbols except scatters. Sticky wilds appear on reel 4 and remain locked in place until a winning combination is formed.
Scatters
The scatter symbol used in this slot is represented by an image of the coop house from the movie. Three or more scatter icons appearing anywhere on the reels trigger the "Bonus Chicken" bonus round, but they can also award payouts based on the following multiplier chart:
- 3 scatters: 1x
- 4 scatters: 2x
- 5 scatters: 10x
Bonus Features and Free Spins
One of the main attractions to this slot is its range of bonus features, including a "Bonus Chicken" round. To trigger it, three or more scatter symbols must appear anywhere on the reels.
During this feature, players can choose from two different sets of free spins: 5x (3 scatters) or 10x multiplier for every win in either direction during the main game (4-5 scatters). Players have to select their reward and the corresponding number of free games. The maximum amount awarded is capped at x50 of the bet per line.
Another key feature is "Unlocked Bonus Chicken" which can be unlocked through a combination of bets placed, specifically 10 consecutive bets of £0.40 or more per spin. Upon unlocking this feature players will now have access to 3 or higher multipliers for free games and higher maximum wins within that round.
In addition to these features, the slot also has an "Instant Win" section which is unlocked through combinations of single coin spins (£1 max bet) and can be accessed via ‘Manage Settings’ in-game. The Instant win feature allows players to purchase specific Free Spins multipliers from 2x – 10x.
RTP (Return-to-Player)
Unfortunately, the slot’s Return to Player is not explicitly stated by the game developers but based on the game mechanics and payouts we can estimate it around 95% which gives an above-average payout percentage.
In terms of volatility Chicken Run has a medium-low level with fairly steady returns throughout gameplay so players should be prepared for average wins.
Betting Range
Chicken Run offers flexible betting options to accommodate different player preferences, with the minimum stake being £0.40 and the maximum stake being £200 per spin across all available paylines (20 fixed lines). Players have control over setting the amount they wager each time but must stay within their account balance.