Chicken Run

The Chicken Run slot machine is a game based on the popular 2000 computer-animated comedy film of the same name, which was produced by Aardman Animations and Nickelodeon Movies. The game has been developed by Blueprint Gaming, a UK-based online gaming software provider.

Theme and Design

The theme of this slot revolves around a group of chickens attempting to escape from an evil farmer named Mr. Tweedy in the United Kingdom. Players are transported to the countryside where they witness the Great Escape Plan devised by Ginger, a plump but quick-witted chicken Chicken Run with dreams of flying the coop.

As you navigate through different levels and gameplay features, players encounter various colorful characters such as Rocky, Fowler’s prize rooster; Mrs. Tweedy, the cunning farm wife; and Cluck Norris, an American superhero rooster who wants to join Ginger on his escapade.

Symbols

The slot features a total of 30 pay lines with numerous symbols inspired by the film, including:

• Wild Symbols: Represented as the game’s logo ‘Chicken Run’, these can replace any other symbol except the Scatter.
• Scatters:
  • Free Spins Scatter (represented by the words ‘Free Games’)
  • Bonus Scatter (represented by a red and white icon)
• Chickens (each of which has different payouts): Ginger, Mrs. Tweedy’s chickens
• Various food items and kitchen utensils used by Mr. Tweedy to capture his escaped flock.
• Farm equipment such as wheelbarrows, farm vehicles.

Payouts

Each chicken symbol offers varying payouts based on their type:

Chicken Low Pay Med-Pay Ginger 1x 5x-10x bet Mrs. Tweedy’s chickens (x4) 0.5x-3x bet

Wilds and Scatters

The Wild Symbols are stacked vertically, covering an entire reel when they appear on the screen, while both scatters trigger distinct bonus features.

Free Spins Feature

Triggered by three or more of either scatter symbol on any pay line. This awards 12 Free Games with a guaranteed win multiplier ranging from 2x-10x the original bet during play.

Bonus Feature (Farmer’s Frenzy)

Activated when three or more bonus scatters land in view, this allows players to spin for an additional two features – ‘Fruit Machine’ and ‘Chicken Run’.

Gameplay

Placing bets as low as $/€/$0.01 with up to 20 win lines activated at any time, the slot machine can be played across all devices: Desktop computers running Windows operating systems (Windows XP or higher), Mobile phones using iOS or Android mobile operating system versions.

The game also incorporates an Autoplay button that enables automatic spinning for multiple rounds without requiring human interaction.

Max Win

Chicken Run’s top prize is 500x the player’s original stake amount, provided all thirty pay lines are active at once with a full-screen ‘Fowl Play’ feature winning combination featuring Ginger as Wild and one Scattered Bonus.

The return to player (RTP) percentage value of this game has not been published by its creators; however, numerous player reviews suggest an RTP around 96%, implying a long-term average payout ratio of nearly 25% above expectations.

Volatility Level

Blueprint Gaming rates the slot’s overall volatility level at Medium. This means that players may experience varying levels of winning frequency during their sessions.

Player Experience

On mobile devices, gameplay is smooth with intuitive navigation through menus using touch-friendly controls and minimal lag between spins when launching Bonus Features on tablets running both Android Lollipop 5+ and iOS 8+.