The "Chicken Run" slot machine is a 5-reel, 3-row online casino game developed by Microgaming, a renowned provider of iGaming software solutions. The theme of the game revolves around the classic stop-motion animated film of the same name, released in 2000. The movie’s plot follows a group of chickens who hatch an ambitious plan to escape from their evil farmer, and this slot machine takes inspiration from that storyline.
Theme and Design
The game’s design is heavily influenced Chicken Run by the original film, with colorful characters, animations, and sound effects creating an immersive experience for players. As you start playing, you’re transported to a charming farmyard setting complete with rolling hills, chickens pecking at grain, and other nostalgic elements reminiscent of the movie. The symbols on the reels range from low-paying items like eggs, chicken feed, and fence posts, to high-payout characters such as Ginger (the protagonist), Rocky (her love interest), and Mrs. Tweedy (the farmer’s wife).
Symbols
The "Chicken Run" slot machine features 15 standard symbols, including:
- Low-pay symbols: Egg, Chicken Feed, Fence Post
- Medium-pay symbols:
- Ginger
- Rocky
- High-payout symbols:
- Mrs. Tweedy ( Wild Symbol)
- Bonus Symbols:
- Free Spins
- Scatter Symbol: none
Payouts
The payout structure in "Chicken Run" is standard for most online slot machines, with each symbol paying out a predetermined amount based on the player’s bet and line combination. Here are some example payouts:
- Low-pay symbols (Egg, Chicken Feed, Fence Post): 0.01-5 times your total bet
- Medium-pay symbols: Ginger – 20x; Rocky – 30x
- High-payout symbol (Mrs. Tweedy) Wild Symbol): replaces all other standard symbols to help create winning combinations
Wilds and Scatters
The Mrs. Tweedy character serves as the game’s wild symbol, substituting for any of the standard symbols on a payline when needed to complete a winning combination. However, there is no dedicated scatter symbol in "Chicken Run." This means players won’t have an opportunity to trigger free spins or other bonus rounds by collecting specific scatter combinations.
Bonus Features
One major drawback of this game is its lack of exciting bonus features compared to other modern slot machines. Instead, Microgaming focuses on delivering a straightforward gameplay experience that’s more like what you’d find in older games. The only exception is the Wild Feature (Free Spins), explained below:
Free Spins
When three or more Mrs. Tweedy wild symbols land on reels 1-3 from left to right (in any position within those reels) with a starting balance of 100 coins, players are awarded the game’s top payout of up to x10,000 times their bet. Unfortunately, these free spins do not carry over after re-spins or other features have been triggered; all winnings will be added directly to your account.
Wild Feature
The Mrs. Tweedy wild symbol can also appear in three different ways on reels 2-5: single stacked, triple stacked (on the middle reel), and quadruple stacked (only on the fourth reel). When this occurs during regular play, players get an instant win based on their current balance at that moment.
Return to Player (RTP)
"Chicken Run" has a fixed RTP of 95%, indicating an expected return per bet over time. While not the highest percentage around, it provides a relatively fair experience for players and is in line with many other Microgaming games.
Volatility
As mentioned earlier, "Chicken Run" slots are medium to high in volatility. Expect some good wins but also prepared for losing sessions; there won’t be excessively frequent big payouts or small consistent wins all the time like low-volatility games provide.
Betting Range and Max Win
Players have a wide range of betting options with this game, available from £0.30 per spin (minimum bet) up to £2 per line (£20 minimum total stake). The top jackpot can reach as high as 10x your total bet during free spins; the standard max win for any single payline combination is 3,000 coins.
Gameplay
The "Chicken Run" game offers 243 fixed ways to play across all five reels. There are three rows: first row represents a single reel (no expansion); second row adds an extra reel; third row gives two more, and so on up until fifth where it’s six! You’ll find that Microgaming used the entire space with their clever artwork.
Mobile Play
Like many other slots from this provider, "Chicken Run" has been designed specifically for mobile platforms. It supports both portrait and landscape orientations while offering full touchscreen controls without requiring any dedicated app download – just search ‘Microgaming Slots’ on your device’s app store or access via browser directly through their main website.
Player Experience
For those familiar with older slots from the classic stop-motion animated film, this should bring back nostalgic memories while also introducing an immersive experience due to its excellent graphics quality combined with sound effects that truly immerse you into their colorful farm setting!