Chicken Run Slot Machine Gaming Experience Review
Introduction
The Chicken Run slot machine is a online casino game that takes its inspiration from the popular British comedy film of the same name. The game was developed by Barcrest, a leading software provider in the iGaming industry, and it offers players an immersive experience filled with humor and exciting gameplay features.
Theme and Design
As expected, the theme of Chicken Run is centered around the main characters from the movie: Ginger and Rocky. The background of the game depicts a Chicken Run colorful farm setting where chickens run freely, while the reels themselves feature illustrations of various animals, including dogs, cats, pigs, horses, and birds. The design of the slot machine is bright and cheerful, reflecting the lighthearted tone of the film.
Symbols
The symbols in Chicken Run are divided into two categories: high-paying animal symbols and low-paying letter symbols. The high-paying symbols include:
- Ginger (5x)
- Rocky (4x)
- Dogs (3x)
- Hens (2x)
On the other hand, the low-paying symbols consist of A, K, Q, J, 10, and 9.
Payouts
The payout structure for Chicken Run is standard. Wins are paid out from left to right on adjacent reels, with no need to match any specific pattern. The minimum bet per line can range from £0.20 up to a maximum of £500, allowing players to adjust their stakes according to their budget.
Wilds
In the game, Ginger serves as a Wild symbol and can substitute for all other symbols on the reels, except scatters. When used in place of high-paying animal symbols, it awards two times its base value; however, when used to replace low-value letter symbols, it rewards 1x their value.
Scatters
The scatter symbol is represented by the logo "Chicken Run". Landing at least three of these on any reel combination triggers the Chicken Rush bonus round. The number of scatters can grant an award in addition to triggering free spins:
- Three scatters: 2x multiplier and five free spins
- Four scatters: 4x multiplier, five free spins, and a 10% chance to re-trigger
Bonus Features
Chicken Run features the Chicken Rush bonus round which is initiated when three or more scatter symbols land. During this feature:
- Players are transported to a new screen featuring Ginger in her escape mode from an egg
- Chickens running past will have different point values (points) assigned to them on their passage, accumulated as players watch
- There’s no need for line combinations while free spins continue; winning the biggest prize – £10 per game – rewards a big hit due mainly because points add up in every passing round where more money flows
Free Spins
During Chicken Rush bonus rounds initiated by scatters and wins, four different levels are accessible. Each offers varying multipliers for the duration of your spin rounds or until you lose it:
- Bronze: 1x multiplier
- Silver: 2x multiplier
- Gold: 3x multiplier
- Platinum: 4x multiplier
RTP
The Return-to-Player percentage (RTP) is calculated over time in casino slot machines; RTP indicates what a machine will offer back to the players as wins for every £100 that they spend on gaming. The Chicken Run RTP has not yet been released, but according to Barcrest’s data available at the moment of writing this review, it ranges between 95% – 97%, though we would have liked more specific figures regarding what a particular round offers – since all slots with similar values should report their Return-to-Player (RTP) as well.