Chicken Run
Chicken Run is an online casino slot developed by Barcrest Games, a renowned provider of gaming solutions to casinos worldwide. The game is based on the popular British comedy film of the same name, directed by Peter Lord and Nick Park, which tells the story of a group of chickens planning their escape from a sinister farmer.
Theme
The theme of Chicken Chicken Run Run slot revolves around farm life, featuring colorful graphics and animations that will transport players to the rolling hills of rural England. The game’s background is set in a rustic farmhouse, with fluffy white cows grazing peacefully in the nearby fields. However, don’t be fooled by this idyllic scene – the chickens are on the run, and players can join them in their desperate bid for freedom.
Design
The gameplay takes place across five reels, three rows of which display an array of farm-themed symbols. These include:
- Chickens (scattered throughout)
- Farm produce
- Animals such as cows, pigs, horses, and turkeys
Each symbol has its own unique animation when landing on a winning line or triggering a bonus feature.
Symbols
The slot features 12 regular symbols, each with varying payout amounts. The highest-paying symbol is the "Big Barn" scatter icon (represented by an animated image of a large barn door opening). Landing five in a row awards players the jackpot prize – 10 times their total bet amount!
Payouts
Chicken Run offers relatively high payouts for standard winning combinations:
- Five matching symbols pay out between x25 and x500, with varying payout multipliers depending on symbol frequency
- Lower-value animals like horses and pigs award up to x100
While the maximum win potential is set at a modest £2,000 (£10 bet stake), smaller wins can occur frequently due to high-frequency base game winnings.
Wilds
A single wild symbol – "Cluck Norris" (named after Chuck Norris) – substitutes for all standard symbols in winning combinations. This helps create more frequent payouts during gameplay.
Scatters
Five Scarecrow scatter icons across the reels reward 20x total bet stakes or £2,000 for five on a win line! While less valuable than other high-paying bonuses (more on this later), these prizes serve as an excellent motivator to play multiple spins at once.
Bonus Features
Chicken Run boasts several exciting bonus features that enhance player experience:
- Super Wild : Three or more scatters initiate the ‘Supa-Stun’ feature, where five reels turn wild for a single spin!
- In addition: re-spins triggered with increasing multipliers; and each subsequent hit adds another level (max 12x) to accumulated payouts from these levels – thus resulting in significant rewards
Free Spins
Collecting three ‘Cluck Norris’ free games icon anywhere on the reels gives players a total of eight complimentary spins, during which all prizes will be doubled.
Additionally:
- Every third spin triggers "A Wild Escape" feature where one or more symbols become wild until another escape (wilds removed upon loss) occurs once in 5 consecutive wins without an escape triggered by another symbol turning into wild after losing all escapes
Free games continue as long as at least three Cluck Norris icons appear on the reels during gameplay.
RTP and Volatility
Chicken Run offers a return-to-player rate of around 95.75% – relatively high when compared against other online casino slots – which translates to £18,756 for every £100 wagered over its life cycle.
Volatility levels fall within moderate-high range due to consistent, but relatively small wins occurring during gameplay – suitable for medium-risk gamblers seeking a balance between winning frequencies and value size.
Betting Range
Wagers can be adjusted in increments from 0.01 pounds upwards (a maximum of £2 per spin), giving players flexibility across different stakes and bankrolls while aiming to win top prizes throughout their gaming sessions without breaking the budget.
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