Chicken Run is a popular online video slot developed by Microgaming, based on the classic children’s movie of the same name. The game offers an entertaining experience with its engaging theme, colorful graphics, and exciting bonus features.
Theme and Design
As expected from a slot inspired by an animated film, Chicken Run has a cartoonish design that brings to life the characters from the movie. Players are transported to a farm filled with chickens, where they Chicken Run must help them escape their human captor, Mrs. Tweedy. The background of the game features a beautiful landscape with rolling hills and fields, while the reels themselves are designed in a way that mimics an old-fashioned cinema screen.
The design is certainly eye-catching, but it’s not just about visuals – Microgaming has also incorporated some fun sound effects and animations to create an immersive experience. When players spin the reels or hit wins, they can expect to hear the sounds of clucking chickens and other farm noises. The graphics are crisp and clear on all devices, including mobile phones.
Symbols
As with any slot game, Chicken Run features a variety of symbols that contribute to its gameplay mechanics. These include:
- Low-paying symbols: Aces (A) through 10s (10)
- High-paying symbols:
- Ginger the Hen
- Rocky Balboa-esque rooster, Colonel
- Feathers the Sheep in Flight
- Special symbols:
- Wild Chicken (represented by a picture of two chickens flying away)
- Scatter Symbol
The wild symbol substitutes all other symbols on the reels to create winning combinations. When it appears on reel 3 during regular gameplay, it turns into an Expanding Wild, covering all positions on that reel.
Payouts and Rewards
Like any Microgaming slot, Chicken Run offers a wide range of payouts for players who get three or more matching symbols on the reels. Here’s a breakdown of what you can win:
- Low-paying Aces (A) through 10s (10):
- Three in a row: 2-5 times your bet
- Four in a row: 4-6 times your bet
- Five in a row: 8-15 times your bet
- High-Paying Symbols:
- Ginger the Hen:
- 3, 3 to 10 times your bet
- 4, 5-20 times your bet
- 5, 1000 x your bet (maximum win per spin)
- Colonel:
- 3, 3-10 times your bet
- 4, 6-30 times your bet
- 5, 1200 x your bet (maximum win per spin)
- Ginger the Hen:
- Feathers the Sheep in Flight: +- 3, 5 to 20 times your bet
- 4, 12-40 times your bet
Wilds and Scatters
The wild chicken is perhaps the most exciting symbol in Chicken Run. As mentioned earlier, when it appears on reel 3 during regular gameplay, it turns into an Expanding Wild that covers all positions on that reel. This leads to larger payouts as you get more chances to win.
Additionally, players can expect up to 10 free spins with a generous multiplier of 7x, triggered by the scatter symbol appearing anywhere on the reels (no need for paylines). During free games, any wilds will stay in place until the end of the feature.