The casino slot "Chicken Run" is a 5-reel video game developed by Microgaming, one of the leading software providers in the gaming industry. Released in 2020, the slot has gained popularity among players due to its engaging theme, exciting bonus features, and potential for large payouts.
Theme and Design
The theme of "Chicken Run" revolves around a group of chickens escaping from an evil farmer’s farm. The game is set in a countryside environment with lush green fields Chicken Run and farmhouses. The graphics are vibrant and colorful, making it visually appealing to players. The reels are surrounded by a rustic wooden frame, adding to the charm of the game.
Symbols
The slot features various symbols related to the theme, including low-paying symbols like 10, J, Q, K, and A, which come in different colors and designs to match the farm setting. The high-paying symbols include a Chicken Farmhouse, a Cow, a Rooster, a Hen, and an Egg-Laying Hen.
Payouts
The payouts for each symbol are as follows:
- 10: pays up to 100 coins
- J: pays up to 200 coins
- Q: pays up to 300 coins
- K: pays up to 400 coins
- A: pays up to 500 coins
- Cow: pays up to 1,000 coins
- Rooster: pays up to 2,000 coins
- Hen: pays up to 3,000 coins
- Egg-Laying Hen: pays up to 5,000 coins
Wilds
The Wild symbol is represented by a Chicken Run logo. It substitutes for all other symbols except Scatters and Bonus Symbols.
Scatters
The Scatter symbol is the Egg-Sitting Hen. When three or more Egg-Sitting Hens appear on the reels, they trigger the Free Spins feature.
Bonus Features
"Chicken Run" offers two bonus features:
- Farmer’s Frenzy : This is a random feature that activates after any spin. It replaces all symbols with wilds and gives players 5 free spins.
- Farm Fresh Bonus : Triggered when three or more Egg-Sitting Hens appear on the reels, this feature awards players up to 25 Free Spins.
Free Spins
During the Free Spins feature, players can win additional Free Spins by landing three or more Egg-Sitting Hen symbols. Each Egg-Sitting Hen triggers an extra spin and multiplies the payout from that spin by x2.
RTP (Return to Player)
The theoretical RTP of "Chicken Run" is 96.20%, which means for every £100 bet, players can expect a return of £96.20.
Volatility
"Chicken Run" has medium volatility, offering balanced gameplay with frequent small wins and occasional large payouts.
Betting Range
Players can stake as little as £0.10 per spin or go all in on £50.00. The slot offers up to 243 ways to win, making it a high-risk game for players who bet big.
Max Win
The maximum payout that "Chicken Run" offers is £250,000, which is awarded when three Egg-Laying Hen symbols appear on the reels during Free Spins and land six of each Egg-Sitting Hen, Rooster, and Cow, in combination with two or more Wilds.