Chicken Run: Fowl Play at the Slots
Overview of the Game
Chicken Run is an online slot game developed by NetEnt, a leading provider of casino software. The game is inspired by the popular stop-motion animated movie "Chicken Run," released in 2000. Players are transported to rural England during World War II, where they can experience the world of chickens and farmers.
Theme and Design
The theme of Chicken Run is centered around the story of Ginger, a plucky and determined chicken who plans a daring escape from Tweedy’s farm. The game features colorful graphics, with various characters from the movie making appearances Chicken Run on the reels. Players will see Ginger, Rocky, Bock, and other beloved chickens as they spin the reels.
Symbols
The slot has 5 reels, each containing 20 paylines, which can be adjusted by players to suit their betting style. The standard symbols include A-10 card values, which award between 0.4x and 40x the line bet when matched in combination. Three or more chicken-themed symbols trigger free spins: Ginger awards 12 free spins with a x5 multiplier; Rocky offers 15 free spins with a random wild on reel 3; Bock provides 10 free spins with a moving wild that spreads across reels.
Payouts
The slot’s payout structure is divided into three tiers. Lower-paying symbols award up to 400 times the line bet (40x). Mid-tier prizes reach 1,000 coins for combinations of farm animals like sheep and pigs, while high-stakes chicken-themed characters offer 12,500-15,625 times the initial wager. Top-scoring Ginger Multiplier rewards a massive 62,500 coins on a maximum bet.
Wilds
The Chicken Run Wild is represented by the image of Rocky’s guitar. It appears only on reels 2 and 4 during free spins, substituting for any standard symbol to complete combinations. As part of its special features, it becomes sticky when landed on an empty reel in the second, third, or fifth position, offering increased chances for winning big.
Scatters
The scatter symbols are Ginger’s headshots and Bock’s face pictures, both awarding 10 free spins with a random wild for 2 scatters (up to x6 multiplier) when appearing on reels 1-3 simultaneously. The Chicken Run Wilds can also serve as a scatter when two appear at the same time, triggering an additional bonus round of 12 Free Spins + Sticky Wilds.
Bonus Features
Players will find three bonus features:
- Chicken Chase : Players must guide Ginger to her destination by navigating through obstacles while avoiding Tweedys and other farm animals.
- Raiders & Rescuers : Bock, Rocky, and the gang help rescue hens trapped in the Tweedy’s enclosure; players receive rewards for helping.
- Poultry Pursuit : A classic side game where the goal is to collect as many eggs from a variety of levels.
Free Spins
The main free spins feature has three variations based on which wild was triggered:
Ginger: 12 free spins with a x5 multiplier; Rocky’s Wilds: 15 free spins with a random Sticky Wild; and Bock’s Bonus: 10 sticky reels that move across the screen.
RTP
Chicken Run features an RTP (Return to Player) rate of 95.4%.
Volatility
This slot has medium volatility, meaning that players should expect fairly frequent wins but not extremely large ones most times.
Betting Range and Max Win
To accommodate various budgets, bettors can place bets ranging from $0.10 up to a maximum stake of $400 on each spin.
Players are limited by the 2,000x multiplier applied when winning with all five reels filled in a row; this limits the max potential win at just over $800k or roughly 8 BTC at present crypto exchange rates for bets made near full capacity.
