The "Chicken Run" slots game is a 5-reel video slot developed by Microgaming that takes players on an entertaining adventure through a farm filled with chickens running from their captors. The game’s theme is inspired by the popular stop-motion animated film of the same name, and it features various characters and symbols related to the movie.
Theme and Chicken Run Design
As soon as you start playing "Chicken Run" slots game, you’ll notice that it has a farm-themed setting with rolling hills, trees, and fences surrounding a large area where chickens roam free. The background image of the game is designed in such a way that it creates an immersive experience for players by providing a 3D-like effect. Additionally, sound effects play throughout each spin to create a lively atmosphere.
Symbols
The symbols used in "Chicken Run" slots game are colorful and cartoonish representations inspired from the animated movie. The basic symbol set includes high-value card icons (9-10-J-Q-K-A) with designs matching farm-related items such as chickens’ food, chicken coops, fences, gates, eggs, hay bales, tractors, and the famous Ginger character.
The lower-value symbols are represented by various agricultural tools like a watering can, a pitchfork, and a scythe. The highest-paying symbol in this game is Ginger, followed by Rocky, Fowler’s wife, and Zoot (the lead pig) as part of a special feature, known as "Ginger’s Special".
Payouts
The payout structure for the base symbols is standard, offering lower values compared to other games but higher than the average payouts in many online slots. The top-paying symbol – Ginger – offers up to 200 times your total stake when five appear on any active payline.
Here are some examples of winning combinations and their corresponding multipliers:
- Five Aces: x50
- Four Jacks, four Kings, or four Queens: x15
- Three jacks, three kings, or three queens: x5
Wild Symbol
There is no wild symbol present in the regular reel set. However, when Ginger appears on reels 1 and 2, she triggers a special feature called ‘Ginger’s Wild’. This mode awards up to five additional free spins with any winning combinations replaced by Ginger as an added bonus.
Scatter Symbols
In this game, Scatter symbols play no part in triggering free games. However, the two middle rows (3rd and 4th) contain a symbol that acts differently – these are called ‘Wild Payout’.
Bonus Features
There is only one bonus feature available here: Ginger’s Wild, already described above.
Free Spins
Similar to many slot machines, there aren’t any traditional Free Spin round within "Chicken Run". However, as mentioned earlier, whenever Ginger appears on reels 1 and 2 she triggers a ‘Ginger’s Special’ mode awarding up-to five free spins.
RTP (Return To Player)
Microgaming does not provide an official RTP for this game. Generally, it is reasonable to expect that most online slots offer around the average RTP of about 95%.
However, with Microgaming titles usually being above or in line with the standard industry norms, we can confidently estimate a minimum 96% RTP.
Volatility
This slot has moderate volatility; hence it balances its payout frequencies well but does not promise overly large payouts at any given time.
Betting Range and Max Win
The betting range is standard for Microgaming slots, between £0.01 up to £10 per spin (in this example 1p-£20 are set), making "Chicken Run" a medium-low variance slot suitable even for casual gamers or high roller players alike.
Its max win amount stands at x6000 bet multiplier while playing with the maximum coins – but these amounts change depending on game volatility which we discuss below. The actual top prize achievable here, when considering all betting limits, is capped to £10,000.
Gameplay
The "Chicken Run" slot has 25 winning combinations available and a fixed number of paylines per spin – it does support both adjustable bet lines (from one up to twenty-five). Spinning costs start at 0.01-0.10 units.
Player must always set the desired coin amount before each round when playing "Chicken Run".
Mobile Play
The slot machine is compatible with smartphones running iOS, Android or Windows Phone – making mobile gaming accessible anywhere anytime.
Overall analysis reveals a balanced mix between moderate volatility and higher RTP which should satisfy medium to high-risk gamblers.
