Chicken Run is a farm-themed casino slot machine designed by Microgaming, one of the leading providers of online gaming software. This review will delve into every aspect of the game, from its theme and design to its payouts, bonus features, volatility, and more.
Game Theme and Design
The theme of Chicken Run is centered around Chicken Run the classic British comedy film "Chicken Run," released in 2000 by Aardman Animations. The game’s graphics are vibrant and colorful, with characters inspired by the movie’s lovable chicken gang. Players can spot Ginger, Cockylocken, Bock and Tweedle from the original film amidst the reels.
The slot’s design is visually appealing, with a mix of farm-themed symbols like chickens, eggs, fences, and scarecrows, all set against a lush green countryside backdrop. The game has 5 reels, each containing 3 rows of icons that pay out when landing on active lines. To make navigation easier for players, the control panel is neatly organized above the reels.
Symbols and Payouts
The symbols in Chicken Run are categorized into three groups: low-paying, medium-paying, and high-paying. Low-paying icons feature a set of farm animals (goat, horse, cow), while medium-payinmg ones show some common items like eggs, tools (hammer, sickle) and building materials.
High-paying symbols include the main characters from "Chicken Run," such as Ginger and Cockylocken. These high-value icons not only offer higher payouts but also participate in special features and free spins rounds.
Wilds
There are two wild symbols available on Chicken Run’s reels:
- Ginger , the game’s primary Wild, replaces any other symbol to form a winning combination.
- Bock , an alternate Wild that substitutes for Ginger when the latter is missing from its active payline.
When either of these wilds appears in combinations with Scatter symbols (more on those below), the winnings can be substantial due to Chicken Run’s flexible payouts system.
Scatters
The game features a Scarecrow symbol as its scatter icon, which doesn’t need to be part of any specific pattern. However, it must appear across at least one active payline for the free spins feature to kick in (detailed below). Any payout related to Scatter wins is based on the player’s total bet and paid out accordingly.
Bonus Features
One standout feature in Chicken Run slots is its Freespins mode triggered by 3-5 Scarecrow scatter symbols. Upon activation, up to 10 freespins are awarded during which additional free spins can be earned upon getting more scatters or appearing the special characters – Ginger and Tweedle.
Additionally, a Free Spins feature titled "Tweedle" offers even higher rewards when you collect an amount of points by choosing various in-game options (e.g., accept either a higher win rate but slightly lower payout percentage).