The casino slot "Chicken Run" is a farm-themed game developed by Inspired Gaming, inspired by the 2000 stop-motion animated comedy film of the same name. The slot takes players on an adventure to help Ginger the clever and resourceful chicken escape from Tweedy’s sinister farm.
Theme and Design The theme of "Chicken Run" revolves around the story of a group of chickens trying to break free from their evil farmer, Mr. Tweedy. The game features colorful graphics with various farm animals and equipment such as tractors, gates, and coops. Each symbol in the game pays Chicken Run homage to the original film’s characters and settings.
Symbols The slot has several high-paying symbols inspired by the movie:
- Ginger (highest paying symbol) – 5 of a kind awards up to 500 coins
- Rocky – up to 200 coins for 5 of a kind
- Babs, Tina, Maurecia, Nuggie, and Shawshank Redding – each offering up to 100 coins
Payouts The "Chicken Run" slot has several winning combinations available. To create a combination, the player must spin at least two symbols on adjacent reels starting from reel one.
Wilds There are no dedicated wild symbols in this game; however, any high-paying symbol can serve as a substitute for other high-paying or low-paying symbols to help form winning combinations.
Scatters The game doesn’t have a traditional scatter symbol that triggers free spins. However, landing three Bonus icons anywhere on reels 2-4 activates the Free Spins feature, awarding players up to 20 bonus spins with potential multiplier wins and sticky wilds.
Bonus Features
- Free Spins : Triggered by landing three Bonus symbols on reels 2-4, this feature awards between five and twenty free games depending on player’s initial bet.
- Between 10% to 50% of total winning combinations created during the round are multiplied up to a maximum multiplier of x100
- Potential sticky wilds appear throughout play for consecutive turns or longer
- Bonus Symbols : Reveal an image of Tweedy on reel one after every bonus feature win, potentially increasing future spins’ chances.
RTP and Volatility The theoretical return to player (RTP) is not disclosed by the manufacturer; however, Inspired Gaming’s slots are generally noted for high RTP values. The game has moderate volatility.
Betting Range and Max Win Players can choose their bet per line ranging from 1p up to £5 per line on a maximum of twenty paylines, with an overall max win reaching up to £200,000 or more in bonus feature scenarios.
Gameplay and Features Overview
The game has no auto play, free spins are awarded randomly without any specific combination, and there is an option for players to choose one out of the five different gamble features using two random number generator (RNG) cards.