The Chicken Run slot machine is a visually appealing game developed by NetEnt, one of the most prominent names in online casino software development. This 5-reel, 3-row video slot takes its inspiration from the popular Aardman Animations film Chicken Run (2000), which tells the story of a group of chickens Chicken Run planning to escape their farm. The slot’s theme revolves around these plucky birds, adding an entertaining twist to the classic casino experience.

Theme and Design

Visually, the game is a treat for fans of the movie and those who appreciate colorful animations. The background image features a serene English countryside landscape with rolling hills, trees, and a quaint farm in the distance. Meanwhile, the reels are framed by intricate stone carvings that resemble parts of an ancient fence, subtly tying the design to the theme.

Players will encounter various symbols, each bearing an interesting story or connection to the movie:

• Low-paying Symbols : Standard card values from 10 through Ace provide minimal wins but offer a nice balance.
• High-paying Symbols : Chickens in different poses, including Ginger (the main character), Rocky and Miss Perky’s romantic pose, Babs, and other memorable characters. These symbols promise larger payouts as players hit multiple combinations.

The game’s logo is the wild symbol, taking on Ginger’s appearance when it fills all five reels for a 2x multiplier during free spins.

Symbols and Payouts

Here are the details regarding how each base-game paying symbol pays out:

1. Card Values :

   • 10: Paying as much as x5
   • Jack to King: As high as x15

2. Chickens :

   • Ginger (Wild): Pays up to x30, but it acts as a wild in all positions except for the bonus spin reel.
   • Other High-paying Chicken Symbols:
     • Rocky & Miss Perky’s Romantic Pose: Up to x12
     • Babs: Maximum win of x10

3. Scattered Chickens :

   • These are crucial symbols when triggering free spins, paying up to 40 times the bet.

Wilds and Scatters

• Ginger takes on a wild role in all positions except for bonus spin reels.
• When a player manages to cover all five spaces with a single Wild (a Ginger), this becomes known as "Chicken Frenzy."
• It activates Chicken Run’s 2x multiplier during free spins.

Bonus Features and Free Spins

Free Spings : 10+5 is awarded on bonus scatter combinations, where each combination gives you additional five spins. Players start with a two times multiplier in these spin modes that can be triggered by getting a single wild covering the full reel of all symbols (2x). All wins are doubled due to this multiplier.

RTP and Volatility

The Chicken Run slot boasts an RTP (Return to Player percentage) value of 96.50%. Its medium-high volatility ensures substantial rewards but comes with varying frequencies in winnings.

Players can wager between £0.10 & £100 per spin, giving players flexibility and accessibility according to their preferences or budget constraints.

Max Win

Maximum possible payout is capped at a considerable figure of £150,000 from all free spins.