Chicken Run is a video slot game developed by Microgaming, one of the most renowned gaming software providers in the industry. The game is based on the 2000 film of the same name, which was directed by Nick Park and Peter Lord and produced by Aardman Animations and DreamWorks Animation.
Theme
The theme of Chicken Run is centered around farm animals, specifically chickens, who are attempting to escape from their evil farmer, Mr. Tweedy. The game’s backdrop features a farmhouse with rolling hills and fields in the background, while the reels themselves are surrounded by wooden fencing and have Chicken Run a rustic feel to them.
Design
The design of Chicken Run is colorful and vibrant, reflecting the light-hearted and comedic tone of the film on which it is based. The game has five reels, three rows, and a total of 15 paylines. The symbols used in the game are all related to the farm theme and include images of chickens, eggs, tractors, and farming tools.
Symbols
The low-value symbols in Chicken Run include:
- Card values (9-A) which appear as playing cards with farm-themed decorations
- Egg icon, which represents a simple reward for getting three or more matching symbols
The high-value symbols are represented by the following images:
- Rooster, who is depicted perched on top of the farmhouse, strutting his stuff
- Farmer’s Daughter, dressed in her overalls and carrying a basket
- Mr. Tweedy, the evil farmer with a menacing scowl on his face
- Ginger, the heroine chicken from the film
Payouts
The payouts for winning combinations are as follows:
- Three Egg symbols = 2x bet per line
- Three Rooster or Farmer’s Daughter symbols = 20x bet per line
- Four Egg symbols = 5x bet per line
- Five Egg, Rooster, or Farmer’s Daughter symbols = 50x bet per line
Wilds
The Wild symbol in Chicken Run is represented by the image of Ginger. This symbol can appear on all reels and will substitute for any other symbol to complete a winning combination.
Scatters
There are two Scatter symbols in Chicken Run: the Chick and the Coop icons. When three or more Scattered Chicks appear anywhere on the five reels, 10 Free Spins with x2 multipliers will be awarded. Additionally, if five or six Chick icons are triggered, a Mystery Jackpot prize of £2500,000 (or currency equivalent) is given.
Bonus Features
In addition to the Wild and Scatter symbols, Chicken Run also features several Bonus Features:
- Rooster Spins : Triggered by landing three Roosters anywhere on the reels. Five Free Spins are awarded with a x4 multiplier
- Chicken Chase Free Spins : Land five or six Coop icons anywhere in view to trigger 10 free spins at double your bet multiplied by two
Free Spins
As mentioned earlier, Chicken Run offers several opportunities for players to win Free Spins. These can be triggered through Scatters, Wilds, or by completing specific combinations of symbols.
RTP
The theoretical return-to-player (RTP) rate for Chicken Run is 96%. This means that for every $100 bet in the long run, the game will pay out approximately $96 to players, with the remaining $4 being the house edge.