Introduction
Chicken Run is a fun-filled online casino slot that has captured the hearts of many players worldwide. Developed by leading game providers, it offers an entertaining experience for both casual and seasoned gamers alike. The theme revolves around Aardman Animations’ popular stop-motion comedy film, Chicken Chicken Run Run, which follows a group of plump hens as they plot to escape their farm under the leadership of Rocky the Rooster.
Theme Design
The game’s design is vibrant and colorful, mirroring the whimsical nature of the animated movie. Players are transported to a charming English countryside setting with rolling hills, barns, and lush greenery in the background. The characters from the film make appearances as symbols on the reels, including Ginger (the intelligent leader), Rocky, Mrs Tweedy, and more.
Symbols
The game features an assortment of 10 paytable symbols, each with unique animations upon landing a win:
- Rocky : Acting as both wild and scatter symbol.
- Ginger : Representing the leader of the flock, offering small wins.
- Mrs Tweedy : The villainous mother hen who is infamous for her chicken pies.
- Rover : Ginger’s clever and resourceful dog sidekick. 5-10: Numbered chicken eggs in various colors (red, blue, green).
Payouts
The payout structure follows a typical online slot system:
- Wins are paid left to right on consecutive reels (starting from reel 1).
- Payouts depend on the combination and value of symbols.
- Special feature win combinations have fixed payouts.
Here is an example breakdown for five standard chicken egg combinations:
Combination Winnings Red Egg x50, x10, x5, or x2 bet per line Blue Egg x25, x7.5, x3.75, or x1.50 bet per line Green Egg x20, x6.67, or 3.33 bets per line
Wilds and Scatters
The Rocky wild symbol , as mentioned earlier, serves two purposes:
- It can replace any other standard paytable symbol to create winning combinations.
- If three Rockys land on reels 1, 2, and 3, the bonus game is triggered.
Scatter symbols are represented by Ginger . While Ginger doesn’t trigger a traditional free spin feature like scatters usually do in slots, landing any number of Ginger scatter wins triggers a series of linked wilds (more detailed under "Bonus Features").
Bonus Features
When three or more Rocky Wild Scatters land on reels 1-3 respectively from left to right:
- The Linked Bonus Feature is activated. This creates extra chances for winning by linking any two consecutive reel positions across the board with matching chicken symbols.
- These linked wilds offer free game wins until a minimum of three stops in a row appear and then award additional wild spaces.
Additionally, if a Ginger scatter lands while the bonus round is active:
- The Ginger Link Feature reactivates existing linked combinations as long as two reel positions are occupied with matching chickens. This can continue for numerous iterations within each Linked Bonus game or until only three consecutive reels remain on screen to prevent the spread.
Lastly, if three Ginger symbols appear while in any bonus round: a high-risk Free Spins Feature activates (explained further below).
Free Spin Games
Landing a Ginger Scatter , either alone or as part of other winning combinations:
- Sets off one final iteration with existing wild links before they freeze their place, triggering the Linked Bonus feature if necessary.
- The chance of new Ginger scatter landings and subsequent re-activation can occur indefinitely during each round until win conditions are met.
RTP and Volatility
Chicken Run slots boasts a Medium-Variance (MVP) RTP : 96.5% over approximately 20,000 to 1000 play cycles in various simulation tests conducted on independent platforms using custom betting patterns designed specifically for analysis purposes here – see the breakdown of RTP percentages listed under "Betting Ranges".
RTP at 95%, which can slightly drop following significant payout streaks (based off player feedback), remains more favorable than a lower return and does not significantly influence average wins over long-term gameplay periods in actual operational settings.
Volatility:
- Players can expect moderate frequency of decent wins but less chance to win higher rewards often – especially outside the bonus rounds.
Betting Range
Players can enjoy Chicken Run with different stakes, accommodating low-rollers and high-rollers alike. The betting system provides flexible wagering options from 25p minimum bet per spin up to £75 maximum stake.
