Chicken Run is a popular online casino slot developed by NextGen Gaming, based on the 2000 computer-animated comedy film of the same name. This slot machine is an exciting and entertaining addition to any online Chicken Run casino library, offering players the chance to win big while immersed in a fun and light-hearted theme.

Theme

The Chicken Run slots game takes place in a farm yard where a group of chickens are attempting to escape from a sinister farmer named Mrs Tweedy. The game’s 5-reel design is surrounded by colorful graphics depicting various characters from the film, including Ginger (the brave chicken), Rocky (a rooster with an American accent), and Piper (Ginger’s best friend). As players spin the reels, they will be immersed in a fun animation that complements the slot machine’s musical soundtrack.

Design

Chicken Run is designed to look like a classic online slots game from yesteryear. Its graphics are not as cutting-edge as some of today’s modern online slots, but this simplicity is actually an advantage for players who prefer straightforward gameplay and don’t need bells-and-whistles features to keep them entertained. The game has been optimized for desktop play, with the ability to be played on mobile devices also available.

Symbols

The Chicken Run slot machine includes a range of symbols inspired by the film’s characters and storyline. Some of the most lucrative symbols include:

• Ginger (the lead chicken) – paying out up to 200x line bet
• Mrs Tweedy – paying out up to 100x line bet
• Chickens and Farmhouse Animals – paying out between 2-5 times line bet

In addition, there are also six lower-paying standard symbols featuring the alphabet’s letters from A-K. The higher-valued chicken-themed symbols pay more than these letters.

Payouts

The Chicken Run slot offers players a decent Return to Player (RTP) rate of 96%, which means that for every £100 bet, they can expect an average return of £96 back in winnings. This RTP is above the industry average and gives this game a higher edge over other online slots. The payouts are based on combinations of five-of-a-kind from left to right, with all wins paying according to the paytable.

Wilds

In Chicken Run slots, Ginger (the lead chicken) serves as both Wild and Scatter symbol at different times in gameplay.

• As a Wild: Substitutes for other symbols to complete winning combos. Found on reels 2-5 only.
• As a Scatter: Spinning three or more Scatters triggers the bonus feature described below.

Scatters

Mrs Tweedy is designated as the game’s Scatter symbol and appears on all five reels, providing more chances of getting at least two spins of scatter combinations in one go. Landing four scatters awards 2 free spins while any spin that lands on three or more Scatters triggers the Bonus feature described below.

Bonus Features

In this slot machine, players can trigger the Free Spins bonus when a winning Scatter combination appears (3+). Three, four or five Scattered Mrs Tweedies will award:

• Five Free Spins + 1x multiplier
• Ten Free Spins + 2x multiplier

During these extra spins, Ginger functions as both Wild and Stacked Wild on reels 2-5. The player’s last total win amount is displayed next to the game logo when they press "Free Games" button in base play.

Free Spins

When entering this special mode, an animated farmyard plays softly in the background while rolling those two extra stacked wilds makes big combinations easy and even bigger wins very likely. This can turn what was probably going to be another short session into one with lasting memories for players – they just need luck!