Overview of the Game
Chicken Run is a 5-reel video slot game developed by Barcrest Games, a leading provider of online casino games. The game is based on the popular Aardman Animations film of the same name, which tells the story of a group of chickens hatching a plan to escape from their farm and return home with the stolen prize money from an illegal flying competition.
Theme and Design
The theme of Chicken Run slot game revolves around farm animals, particularly chickens. Chicken Run The game’s design is inspired by the film’s colorful and comedic animation style. The reels are set against a sunny countryside background, complete with rolling hills, trees, and a farmhouse in the distance. The symbols on the reels include various farm animals such as chickens, ducks, pigs, cows, and horses.
Symbols
The game features 10 regular paying symbols, including:
- Chicken (high-paying symbol)
- Duck
- Pig
- Cow
- Horse
- Chickens’ leader, Ginger (medium-paying symbol)
- Flying Mad Professor Wimpole (medium-paying symbol)
Additionally, the game has several special symbols that trigger bonus features and free spins.
Payouts
Chicken Run slot game offers a maximum payout of 200x for five matching chicken symbols on an active payline. The medium-paying Ginger and Professor Wimpole symbols offer up to 100x and 50x respectively when five are matched on an active line. Other regular paying symbols have lower payouts.
Wilds
The Wild symbol is represented by the "Fly" logo, which can substitute for all other symbols except scatters to form winning combinations. It appears on reels 2-5 only.
Scatters
The Scatter symbol in Chicken Run slot game is represented by a picture of an egg-laying hen. Three or more Scattered Hens trigger the Free Spins feature.
Bonus Features and Free Spins
The Bonus Wheel Feature is triggered when three or more Flying Mad Professor Wimpole symbols appear on reels 1-3, with no two adjacent positions occupied. The wheel offers a range of rewards: cash prizes from £50 to £5,000 or Free Spin features like "Fly Frenzy" and "Chicken Rush".
The Fly Frenzy feature gives players 10 free spins with an increased multiplier starting at x2 on reel 1, increasing up to x8 by the end of the tenth spin.
Free Spins
When three Scattered Hens land on reels 3-5 (at least one Wild "Fly" logo), the Free Spin feature is activated. Players are awarded a set number of free spins and an associated multiplier. The game includes several variations of this feature, each offering different rewards and gameplay.
RTP (Return to Player)
Chicken Run slot has an RTP of 96.06%, which indicates that for every £100 staked in the game, players can expect approximately £96 back as winnings over time.
Volatility
The volatility level is set at medium-low, indicating a balance between frequent wins and larger rewards. This provides an attractive combination for players seeking a mix of regular payouts without risking significant losses.
Betting Range and Maximum Win
Stakes range from 0.10 to £1 per line on up to ten active lines (minimum bet of £1). Players can choose coin sizes ranging from 20p to £1, offering flexibility in managing their bankrolls.
The maximum payout achievable in Chicken Run slot game is a fixed value of £250,000, available only by winning the top prize with five Fly logos on reels 2-5 and three Professor Wimpole symbols on reels 3-5.
