The game "Chicken Run" is a casino slot developed by Red Tiger Gaming, a renowned online gaming software provider known for its vibrant and entertaining games. Released to coincide with the popular Aardman Animations’ stop-motion animated film franchise "Chicken Run," this 5-reel, 20-payline video slot brings the charming tale of Ginger and Chicken Run her fellow farm animal friends to life.
Game Theme and Design
As a nod to the classic movie, the game’s theme is centered around the adventures of Ginger, an intelligent and resourceful chicken determined to save her flock from the clutches of the sinister Mrs. Tweedy. The slot’s design embodies the lighthearted spirit of the original film, boasting colorful visuals that transport players into the whimsical world of Greenock Farm.
The game’s backdrop is set against a picturesque landscape of rolling hills and verdant forests, with Ginger as the central protagonist surrounded by her feathered friends, including Rocky, Specks, Bunty, and Tiny. As for sound effects, expect delightful sounds from farm animals and even the occasional sneaky peck from Mrs. Tweedy.
Symbols
Players will find a variety of symbols scattered across the reels, each tied to the movie’s narrative or bearing significance in the farming world. Some symbols include:
- Low-value icons (A-9): These serve as basic game currency
- High-value symbols:
- Ginger: This scatter symbol also acts as the wild and triggers bonus features.
- Mrs. Tweedy: A high-paying icon that forms a winning combination when four or five are landed in succession.
- Other notable farm-themed icons such as Chickens, Eggs, Farmers, Hens, Roosters
- Unique symbols:
- Tiny (Ginger’s nephew) appears only on reel 3 and fills the entire space with Wilds.
Payouts
The payout structure for "Chicken Run" slots is based upon a combination of line wins and free spins earned through scatters. Wagers can range from £0.20 to £10 per spin, allowing players to tailor their budget according to preference.
As far as payouts go, expect moderate rewards within standard ranges: 1-5 low-value icons land anywhere (wins) will give you £0.50 for single win; landing four of five Mrs Tweedy in a row earns up-to a £250 jackpot hit at the maximum bet amount (£10); 3+ Ginger or Wilds can earn free spins.
Wilds and Scatters
A few unique wild mechanics can be observed here:
- Ginger (scatter icon), which serves two purposes: triggers free spin features when landing three times in any order on reels one to five while also providing a "wild" function replacing other symbols should they be required for win.
- The 5th reel, home only where Tiny shows up – acting as an oversized Wild filling entire space when landed there.
Bonus Features and Free Spins
When Ginger lands three times in any order on reels one through five, players unlock free spins, ranging from 8-100 times. These come with either a x1 multiplier or no modifier at all but each spin guarantees winnings – thanks to ‘forced’ re-spun symbols which always ensure at least minimum wins are claimed.
The Chicken Run slot offers two distinct bonus rounds: "Cluck Norris" and the Free Spins Bonus.
- Cluck Norris: Three Wild Tiny on reel 3 unlocks an instant cash prize worth up to £10,000.
- Free Spins Bonus: The main attraction here – activate it by getting three Ginger icons anywhere. Each spin offers between eight free games at a single multiplier level (1x) or one hundred spins without any multipliers applied.
RTP and Volatility
On average, you’ll get 95.75% payout rate over millions of playthroughs which should please fans of high-RTP slots out there but those risk-loving folks better enjoy their bankroll as variance runs around medium (6/10). With plenty of space for variations depending how wild/reel combinations go down.
Betting Range, Max Win and Maximum Bet
Bets range £0.20 to max £10; highest achievable payout will be 250x times the user’s maximum wager (£2,500).
The maximum bet is always worth pushing as it activates both bonus features more frequently but watch your balance closely while trying for that big win.
Gameplay and Mobile Play
To access "Chicken Run" on-the-go or when you prefer to sit down at a desk – mobile options are provided through the official Red Tiger Gaming website; available download is seamless, intuitive interface remains true across all platforms tested thus far.
A well-balanced balance of excitement comes from high volatility – while having potential for fairly rewarding payouts thanks mostly due low/ medium range base wins compared other slots in same niche (medium). The 95.75% RTP and wide betting range make Chicken Run a viable option, even if the theme might be rather narrow-focused towards fans alone.