The "Chicken Run" slot machine is a 5-reel video slot developed by Microgaming, one of the leading software providers for online casinos. The game is based on the popular British animated comedy film of the same name, produced by Aardman Animations and DreamWorks Animation.
Theme and Design
As expected from a movie-based slot machine, "Chicken Run" comes with an unmistakable farm theme that immerses players in the world of Ginger’s chicken farm. The colorful graphics feature 2D-style characters inspired by Chicken Run the film, including Ginger (the female lead), Rocky (her partner in crime), and other animals, all gathered to create a lively atmosphere.
The slot machine boasts four reels with three rows each, situated against a clear blue sky background adorned with fluffy white clouds. Below the reels lies a control panel that showcases buttons for Bet, Lines, AutoPlay, MaxBet, and Info (rules of play).
Symbols
All game symbols have been adapted from the original film’s characters, reinforcing the theme. These symbols are divided into two primary categories: low-value symbols consisting of Farm Animals (duck, chicken, sheep) and high-value symbols made up of Character-Related Symbols.
- Farm Animals : Include Duck (9), Chicken (10), Sheep (Jack).
- Character-Related Symbols : a. Ginger Wild – Serves as both Wild and Scatter. b. Rocky’s Egg – Acts as Free Spins Activator for 5, 15, or up to 25 spins.
Payouts
Each symbol carries its own payout values based on the number of matching combinations achieved during normal gameplay:
-
Low-value symbols : Farm Animals (2-6 coins per combination). a. Duck: Pays out 8 – 400 coins. b. Chicken: Offers 10 – 500 coins for each win. c. Sheep (Jack): Returns 12 – 600 coins.
-
High-value symbols : a. Ginger Wild, when appearing in combinations of five across an active payline, pays the highest possible amount at up to $6,000. When substituting other characters and forming winning sequences, she offers up to 1x bet. b. Rocky’s Egg – Awards up to 50x the total bet value.
Wilds
The ‘Ginger Wild’ symbol plays a dual role in "Chicken Run" slot machine as both Scatter (to activate Free Spins) and Substituting Wild (for missing symbols, contributing to winning combinations). This feature combines two beneficial effects – allowing for potential additional winnings via the multiplier associated with wilds.
Scatters
The Ginger Wild acts as both a Scatter symbol when 3-5 appear across an active payline anywhere in the game. It triggers Free Spins by activating up to 25 spins, depending on how many Scatters trigger it (e.g., 5 Scatters can initiate all 25 free rounds).
Bonus Features
In addition to its standard features, "Chicken Run" includes several bonus elements:
-
Free Spins : These are activated as mentioned earlier by landing at least three Ginger Wild symbols anywhere on the reels. Depending on how many scatter symbols appear, one gets a varying number of free spins ranging from 5 up to all 25 rounds.
- Triggering five Scatters grants you access to an initial five Free Spins with multipliers (1:10 or higher) associated with these bonus plays.
-
Multiplier : These become activated during each round as part of the ‘Wild Chicken Bonus’, when a chicken symbol appears alongside Ginger on any payline, creating a multiplier ranging from 3x up to 15x total bet value for winning combinations featuring this dynamic duo in their initial game sequence appearance combination (wilds included). This increases your overall potential payouts during these enhanced bonus rounds.
RTP and Volatility
The slot’s Return-to-Player rate is 96.36%, with a medium-high level of volatility attached to it – providing players with opportunities for big wins without being too punishing on their bankroll but still unpredictable as the wild feature in combination with scatters could lead unexpectedly rewarding sequences.
Betting Range and Max Win
Players are able to bet between $0.25 and $6 per spin, which seems quite low due to its lower volatility compared to other high-stakes games available today, making it accessible even for smaller budgets seeking some excitement without risking too much at once.
The ‘Chicken Run’ slot machine’s maximum win reaches up to 1x the Total Bet value plus a multiplier that varies from game to game based on factors mentioned earlier (wilds activated etc.), indicating potential profit increases beyond base rewards via additional combos made possible through this flexibility in gameplay mechanics offering many scenarios under which the overall payout can become more favorable depending upon how well individual bonus rounds perform.
Gameplay
The slot is set up for an average win frequency between each 5 and every ten spins, maintaining moderate variance throughout its entire cycle. Its progressive features allow it to build up a fair level of anticipation that one could hit unexpectedly large rewards after completing specific combinations using the special game elements like wilds, multipliers, and bonus rounds activation.