Introduction to Chicken Run
"Chicken Run" is a popular casino slot machine developed by software provider Barcrest Games, known for their classic fruit machines with modern twists and exciting features. This game takes players on a fun-filled adventure inspired by the 2000 animated film of the same name, which follows the story of Ginger, a plump, charismatic chicken who plans to escape from an evil farmer. The slot’s theme is centered around farm animals, specifically chickens, pigs, Chicken Run gambling game cows, and hens, all trying to outsmart their captors.
Game Design
The game features 5 reels with 20 adjustable paylines, allowing players to customize the number of active lines according to their preferences. The symbols are colorful and cartoonish, reflecting the whimsical nature of the movie’s animation style. Players will find familiar characters from the film, including Ginger, Mrs. Tweedy (the farmer’s wife), and more, as well as traditional fruit machine icons like cherries, grapes, lemons, and 7s.
Symbols and Payouts
The regular symbols in Chicken Run pay out for three matching combinations of identical types in any position on the reels:
- Low-paying symbols: A to J (Ace) with values ranging from $0.02 to $1
- Mid-paying symbols: Barcrest Games logo, Red 7 ($2), and Four-Shoe Buckets ($4)
- High-paying symbols:
- Ginger and Mrs. Tweedy (chicken farmer pair): Up to $50 each for a combination of five identical types
Wilds and Scatters
Chicken Run introduces Wild Chickens, which substitute for all regular paying icons except the Scatter symbol. They can be found on reels 2-5.
- Free Spin Chick: This is also an extra Wild Chicken that appears randomly during gameplay to grant players free spins.
- Mrs. Tweedy’s Henhouse Bonus Feature : Landing three or more Scatters (depicted as Mrs. Tweedy) anywhere on the grid triggers this bonus feature:
- 10, 20, or even 30 free spins will be awarded depending on how many scatters were triggered
- During Free Spins, additional Wild Chickens appear randomly for increased winning potential
Bonus Features and Jackpots
Chicken Run offers a few exciting features beyond the base game:
- Pig’s Progress Prize: The more money accumulated in this progressive prize pool increases with each spin until someone wins it
- Flock Free Spins Bonus : Land 3 or 4 Scatters to earn Flock-free spins, granting players additional winning opportunities
RTP and Volatility
Chicken Run features a return-to-player (RTP) of approximately:
- 95.05% – Standard Mode
- 96.23% – High-Volume Mode