Chicken Run is a 5-reel, 243-payline online slot machine game developed by Microgaming. The theme of the game revolves around the classic animated movie "Chicken Run," released in 2000. Players are transported to the charming world of chickens as they try their luck on this entertaining and engaging slot.
Theme
The Chicken Run slot is an immersive experience, capturing the essence of the original movie. The background music, sound effects, and animations all contribute to Chicken Run a fun-filled atmosphere that will keep players entertained for hours. As with many Microgaming slots, high-quality graphics are evident throughout the game, making it visually appealing even on smaller screens.
Design
Upon launching Chicken Run, players are greeted by the familiar characters from the movie. The reels feature a farmyard setting, complete with chickens pecking at the ground and tractors chugging along in the distance. Symbolically, you will find various farm animals, including cows, sheep, and even an elusive fox or two.
Symbols
In Chicken Run, symbols come in three categories: standard (payout), wild, and scatter. Standard payouts include:
- Chickens
- Eggs
- Tractors
- Farmer
- Guard Dogs
Each of these symbols offers various payout amounts depending on their combinations on the reels. For instance, a single tractor may pay 1x your wager, while five tractors can reward up to 2,000 coins.
Payouts
Payouts in Chicken Run are calculated based on symbol frequencies and potential bonuses awarded during gameplay. The minimum jackpot stands at £10,000 when playing the maximum bet of $5 (approximately R80).
Players must keep an eye out for higher payouts from winning combinations involving lower-scoring symbols like chickens or eggs.
Wild Symbols
The wild symbol in Chicken Run is represented by none other than our feathered friend, Ginger. He appears on reels 1 through 4 and has the ability to substitute any other symbol (excluding scatters) to help form wins across the various paylines.
Scatter Symbol
Ginger’s wife, Goldie, makes an appearance as the game’s scatter symbol. She rewards players with up to 25 free spins if three or more of her symbols appear anywhere on the reels simultaneously during a single spin.
During these free spins, any win is multiplied by the total number of free spins awarded (x1 – x50 multiplier), significantly boosting payouts.
Bonus Features
In addition to scatter and wild features, Chicken Run boasts several unique bonus elements:
- Egg Bonus : Triggered when three or more egg symbols appear anywhere on the reels. Players receive a random cash prize.
- Chicken Feed Bonus : Awarding 5 free spins with an additional chance at upping your bankroll with either £250 (R4,300) or R400 (£2,500).
- Wild Wheel Spin Bonus : Unlocks by spinning five tractors on the same payline. This results in a high-risk wheel of fortune where multipliers may range from 5x to an astonishing 100x!
Free Spins
When three scatters land anywhere on reels one through four, players can initiate free games (up to twenty-five) as follows:
- Five Scatters: 25 Free spins @ x1 multiplier
- Four Scatters: Twenty Free Spins @ x5 Multiplier