Chicken Run

Chicken Run is a beloved stop-motion animated film produced by Aardman Animations and DreamWorks Animation, released in 2000. The movie tells the story of a group of chickens who hatch a plan to escape from their evil farmer, Mr. Tweedy. This iconic comedy has now inspired an online slot game, which we will explore in detail.

Theme

The Chicken Run slot game is set in the same whimsical Chicken Run world as the film. The background of the game features a lush green landscape with farmhouses and hills rolling out as far as the eye can see. The reels are designed to resemble wooden coop doors, complete with intricate details and weathered finishes. Upon entering this virtual barnyard, players will be transported back to the nostalgic charm of the original film.

Design

The game features a classic 5-reel design with three rows and twenty-five paylines. Each reel is populated by various characters from the movie, including Ginger, Rocky, Bunty, and more. In addition to these animal friends, the reels are filled with various items like eggs, hay bales, and gardening tools. These symbols add a touch of humor and whimsy to the game.

Symbols

The standard paying symbols include:

• Low-value symbols: 10-AJ playing cards
• Medium-value symbols:
  • Ginger’s hat (4x multiplier)
  • Chicken coop door (5x multiplier)
  • Pigtail-haired piglet (6x multiplier)
• High-value symbol: Mr. Tweedy’s face (50x multiplier)

Payouts

The payouts for standard paying combinations vary based on the specific combination of symbols, ranging from 0.20 coins to 100 coins per winning spin. The maximum payout is achieved when a player lands five of the medium or high-value symbols in succession.

Wilds

Chicken Run’s Wild feature is represented by Ginger’s face symbol. This character serves as both a wild substitute and an expander. When substituting for other characters, it can form new combinations and award players with additional winning lines. As an expander, the Wild may expand to cover entire reels or create chain reactions that enhance payout possibilities.

Scatters

The ‘Free Roul’ symbol appears as a scatter on the second and fourth reels only. When two scatters are landed in these positions simultaneously (without needing matching symbols), it triggers 5 free spins during which all payouts will be multiplied by x4.

Bonus Features

Chicken Run features an exciting bonus feature called "Roulette Bonus". To activate this, a player must land three or more ‘Free Roul’ scatter icons anywhere on the reels. The bonus consists of five spins within its own mini-wheel game with four sections labeled respectively as "Fowl Frenzy", "Farm Fresh Fun", "Feathered Fortune" and "Tweedy’s Takeover". Each section offers varying multipliers for payouts (0-100x multiplier).

Free Spins

The main free spin round is triggered after three or more ‘Free Roul’ scatter icons have been landed on the reels. In this round, any wild symbol that appears will expand to cover entire reels, significantly increasing payout potential.

RTP and Volatility

Chicken Run has a return-to-player (RTP) rate of 94% – well above average for an online slot game. Regarding volatility, Chicken Run falls into medium-high category based on the number of winning combinations per spin along with its high-paying symbols.

Betting Range

Stakes can be adjusted from $0.01 up to a maximum bet amount of $50. With multiple betting options and possible adjustments during gameplay itself (using built-in ‘Autoplay’ functions), this provides great versatility for different players preferences regarding stakes size.

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