Introduction to Chicken Run
Chicken Run is a casino slot game developed by Microgaming, one of the leading providers in the online gaming industry. The game was released in 2013 and has since become a fan favorite among players due to its engaging theme, exciting bonus features, and generous payouts.
Theme and Design
The theme of Chicken Run revolves around the popular animated movie of the same name, where chickens hatch an elaborate plan to escape from a sinister farmer. The game’s design effectively captures the film’s Chicken Run essence, with cartoon-style visuals, colorful graphics, and charming sound effects that transport players to a world of avian adventure.
Upon launching the game, players are greeted by a farm backdrop complete with rolling hills, haystacks, and farm animals. The reels themselves are adorned with an array of egg-themed symbols, including Egg Cartons, Chickens, Farmer’s Hats, and more. Each symbol is meticulously designed to fit seamlessly into the game’s theme.
Symbols
The Chicken Run slot features a total of 9 paytable symbols divided across two categories: Low-paying and High-paying symbols. The low-paying symbols are represented by cards (Ace through Ten) while high-paying icons depict various egg-related items such as Eggshells, Eggs in Cartons, Chickens, and the coveted Golden Hen.
Here’s an overview of each symbol:
Low-Paying Symbols:
- Ace ($0.50): 2-5 times payout
- Two ($1.00): 2-5 times payout
- Three ($2.00): 3-10 times payout
- Four ($4.00): 6-20 times payout
High-Paying Symbols:
- Eggshell ($100): 25,000x stake win with max bet
- Eggs in Cartons ($50): 5,000x stake win with max bet
- Chicken ($20): 1,250x stake win with max bet
- Golden Hen ($10): 1,200x stake win with max bet
Wilds
The Wild symbol in Chicken Run is represented by the Farmer’s Hat. The hat icon substitutes for all other symbols except Scatters to create winning combinations.
Scatters
The Scatter symbol, depicted as a Chick Coop, triggers Free Spins and pays 100 coins per appearance regardless of payline position.
Bonus Features
Chicken Run features two bonus rounds: Chickens on the Loose! (Free Spins) and Win or Hatch!
Chickens on the Loose!
Triggered by 3+ Scatters, this feature rewards players with up to 20 Free Spins. During these spins, a random chicken appears above each reel. If that chicken is hatched during free play (a spin lands exactly where the chicken resides), it expands into a Wild symbol, creating more winning opportunities.
Win or Hatch!
Activated by collecting five bonus symbols in any order on adjacent reels within the game, players are awarded 5 Free Spins with an additional chance to retrigger if one of these Free Spins contains 3+ Scatters.