Chicken Run is a 5-reel, 20-payline video slot machine developed by Microgaming, one of the leading online gaming software providers. This game is based on the popular animated film of the same name, produced by Aardman Animations and DreamWorks Animation. The movie was released in 2000 and tells the story of a group of chickens who hatch a plan to escape from their evil farmer.
Theme and Design
The slot machine’s theme is centered around the movie’s characters, with vibrant colors and detailed graphics that bring the game to life. Players are transported into the world of Mossy Stone Chicken Run Farm, where they can witness the misadventures of Ginger (a clever and determined hen) and Rocky (a charming but dim-witted rooster). The background is designed to resemble a picturesque farm landscape with rolling hills and fields filled with animals.
The game’s design features 9 regular symbols: Ginger, Rocky, Mrs. Tweedy, Mr. Tweedy, a henhouse, eggs, a farmer’s hat, carrots, and apples. Each symbol has unique animations when triggered by winning combinations, adding to the overall entertainment value of the game. The paytable is also filled with these characters, showcasing their importance in the story.
Symbols
The regular symbols are divided into three categories: high-value (Ginger, Rocky), mid-value (Mrs. Tweedy, Mr. Tweedy), and low-value (henhouse, eggs). Each character has its own distinct appearance, reflecting their individual personalities from the movie:
- Ginger is depicted as a determined-looking hen with her head held high.
- Rocky appears relaxed and charming, often looking around in confusion.
- Mrs. Tweedy and Mr. Tweedy are shown together, highlighting their sinister relationship.
High-value symbols have higher payouts for matching combinations than low-value ones do.
Payouts
Matching regular symbol combinations on any payline can earn players cash prizes based on the symbol’s value. According to the game’s paytable:
- 3-5 Ginger and Rocky symbols offer up to a 50x bet win.
- Mrs. Tweedy, Mr. Tweedy, henhouse, eggs reward between 10x and 20x for matching combinations of three or more.
Payouts increase as the number of matching symbols in a row increases:
Wild Symbols
The ‘Rocky’ Wild symbol serves multiple purposes within Chicken Run. Not only can it substitute for other characters to create winning combinations but also trigger special features when appearing in specific positions on reels 2 and 4.
When two or more Wilds appear, they trigger the "Free Spins" feature (described below).
Scatter Symbols
In this slot machine, Scatter symbols are represented by ‘Chickens Breaking Free’ icons. While they cannot directly form winning combinations like in some games, their appearance triggers free spins when three or more are obtained.
However, unlike standard scatter-based mechanics found elsewhere, the Chicken Run variant doesn’t distribute payouts for its appearance but rather awards a fixed 12x bet amount in combination with no extra scatters required beyond the minimum of one on screen at all times during any particular turn before hitting these additional two so-called normal types which help initiate different bonus modes later down line depending what other stuff gets collected from player throughout single game session…
Bonus Features
Chicken Run offers three main bonus features:
- The Wilds feature awards free spins with extra Wild symbols and multipliers.
- Chicken Frenzy: when the last chicken breaks out of its enclosure, it triggers a frenzy during which reels re-spin and pay up to 100x.
- Escape Mode gives players two chances (free spin option) within every main round until an end comes along.
These mechanisms work similarly to how their names suggest; they grant users temporary reprieve while participating directly within each scenario presented above – offering rewards through combinations generated by either standard game rules applying here regardless whether someone wins during regular gameplay as previously detailed below.
Free Spins
Three or more ‘Chickens Breaking Free’ symbols trigger a 12-spin free spins session with two extra Wilds on reels one and five. Any winnings during this period are doubled due to the presence of an added multiplier – effectively making each occurrence double in worth value potential over regular normal amounts obtained otherwise without exception always given current scenario specifics described within our initial text thus far.
RTP and Volatility
Chicken Run has a relatively high RTP (Return To Player) rate of 96.33%, meaning players should expect to recoup their investment at some point during extended play periods under ideal circumstances with balanced bankroll allocation necessary as ever…
Volatility levels in Chicken Run are described by Microgaming’s team members themselves according to which they claim that although there aren’t many extremely high-paying combinations awarded from slot machine itself overall payout averages across various playing rounds appear moderately skewed toward higher wins – though nothing extreme really happens except probably during free spin bonuses sometimes triggered occasionally depending particular sequence occurrence.
Betting Range and Maximum Win
Stakes can be adjusted between 0.01 credits per line to 200 in each play round; meaning an active betting range spans twenty possible minimum values up through maximum single session potential output while playing slot machine as normal user does, provided standard online gaming rules apply.
Maximum win from any spin during regular rounds within Chicken Run sits at approximately sixty thousand times your initial stake.