The Chicken Run slot game is a farm-themed video slot developed by Microgaming, one of the most renowned online gaming software providers. Released in 2016 as part of their popular "Wicked Tales" series, this five-reel, three-row slot promises to deliver thrilling gameplay and substantial rewards.

Theme and Design

As its title suggests, Chicken Run is centered around a classic British comedy film of the same name released in 2000 by Aardman Animations. The game transports players to a picturesque farm where mischievous chickens attempt to escape their coop. Visually Chicken Run stunning, with colorful graphics and vibrant animations, this slot perfectly captures the essence of the movie.

The game’s reels are set against a charming countryside backdrop, complete with rolling hills, blooming wildflowers, and quaint farmhouses in the distance. Chickens roam freely across the screen, providing an engaging visual experience even when not spinning. The overall design exudes whimsy, warmth, and humor – traits that reflect perfectly the tone of the original film.

Symbols

Players will encounter a range of symbols on Chicken Run’s reels, each contributing uniquely to the game’s story:

• Low-paying symbols: Card values from 9 through Ace appear frequently, awarding standard wins for landing three or more in a row.
• Medium-paying symbols: Various farm tools like hammers, baskets, and rakes offer slightly higher rewards for their combinations.
• High-paying symbols:
  • Ginger the lead hen (wild symbol): Substitutes all other icons to create winning combos while also offering its own high reward when appearing five times on a payline.
  • A picture of the 1963 film "The Great Escape" – an homage to the movie within the game, which triggers special features upon appearance.

Payouts

As with most slot games, payouts are triggered by combinations of matching symbols landing consecutively from left to right along a payline. The value of each win depends on the specific combination and the bet placed for that spin:

• A straight line of three Ginger hens rewards up to 100 coins.
• Five in a row grant an impressive 2,500 coins.

Wilds

Ginger serves as both a wild symbol and the game’s high-paying icon. The flexibility provided by its ability to substitute any other symbol creates numerous opportunities for players to win substantial prizes:

• Ginger substitutes every other symbol except the scatter to complete winning combinations.
• Landing five wild symbols consecutively rewards up to 2,500 coins – nearly double what three hens would fetch.

Scatters

The Chicken Run scatter icon appears as an image of "The Great Escape," a movie within a game that is also tied into its own bonus feature:

• Landing three scatters anywhere on the reels triggers the "Great Escape" free spins.
• This highly anticipated moment awakens special gameplay for several rounds, often accompanied by increased wins.

Bonus Features

In addition to providing substantial rewards when triggered, "The Great Escape" feature offers several perks during its play period:

• Multipliers up to 5x enhance the value of all subsequent winnings.
• A maximum of five extra free spins are awarded upon every consecutive appearance of two or more scatters.
• A bonus round guarantees a minimum number (usually between ten and twenty) of these valuable, multiplier-packed opportunities.

Free Spins

Players earn additional chances to spin during "The Great Escape" feature:

• Landing at least three scatter symbols initiates this exciting period of play.
• Scattered throughout are multiple multipliers and rewards which boost the player’s wins over extended periods without interfering with normal gameplay interruptions like loading times between rounds.

RTP (Return To Player) refers to how often a game is expected to pay back its average wager as winnings. Chicken Run features an RTP value slightly above industry standards – approximately 96%.