Chicken Run is a 5-reel, 3-row video slot game developed by Quickspin, a renowned Swedish gaming company. The theme of the game revolves around the classic stop-motion animated film of the same name released in 2000. This game takes inspiration from the film’s storyline and characters to create an immersive experience for players.
Theme and Design
The design of Chicken Run is vibrant Chicken Run and colorful, reminiscent of a typical farm setting with lush green fields, old barns, and rural scenery. The slot features classic-style reels surrounded by stone walls adorned with hand-drawn graphics. Players are greeted by the main character, Ginger the chicken, on the welcome screen.
Symbols
The paytable is filled with high-quality animated symbols of various chickens, farm animals, and other related icons, each bearing a different payout value:
- Low-paying symbols: A to 10 card suits
- Medium-paying symbols:
- Rooster
- Cow
- Pig
- Sheep
- Hen
- High-paying symbol:
- Ginger the Chicken
Each of these animals is intricately designed and animated, adding to the overall charm of the game.
Payouts
Chicken Run features a simple payout structure with no progressive jackpot. The payouts are as follows:
- A: 1x bet for three on any row
- K-Q: 2-5x bet for five of a kind, respectively
- J: 4-6x bet for four and five of a kind, respectively
Wilds
The Scatter symbol acts as the Wild in Chicken Run. It replaces all other symbols (except Scatters) to form winning combinations.
Scatters
Ginger’s Egg, represented by Ginger standing on her nest, serves as both the Scatter and the Free Spins triggerer.
- 3+ Scatters: Award 8-20 free spins with a starting multiplier of x2
- During free spins: Re-spins can be awarded when three or more Scatters land during any spin
Bonus Features
The bonus feature is activated by landing five Wild symbols on the first reel and two to four Scatters anywhere in view.
- A re-spin will activate for each combination formed with the Wild symbol. If multiple combinations are formed, all associated reels spin independently until no further wins can be scored.
- Each successful hit adds one more free spin
Free Spins
The Free Spins mode offers a maximum multiplier of x25x and comes with 8-20 spins at the start, depending on how many Scatter symbols triggered it.
RTP and Volatility
Chicken Run features an RTP (Return to Player) rate of 96.30%, indicating that players can expect decent wins but no excessive jackpot payoffs.
The volatility is classified as moderate-low, suitable for mid-to-high-stakes gamblers seeking rewarding gameplay with manageable risk.
Betting Range and Max Win
Players can choose a minimum bet of €0.25 to €100 per spin and enjoy up to 300x maximum win value from a combination of Scatters.
Gameplay
Chicken Run is optimized for mobile play on both iOS and Android devices, offering an almost identical experience as the desktop version due to Quickspin’s responsive design principles.
The gameplay experience is immersive and engaging with each scene set amidst various farm scenes from the movie. Players can choose between two sound options: mute or a 3D audio effect that creates an enchanting atmosphere while playing.
Player Experience
Gamblers appreciate Chicken Run for its accessible betting range, attractive visuals, and relatively low variance making it appealing to new players seeking exciting gameplay without the risk of excessive volatility.
The overall experience is enhanced by a smooth interface allowing seamless transitions between various game modes and features.