Chicken Run is a 5-reel, 25-payline online slot game developed by Barcrest Games, a leading casino software provider known for its iconic slots and innovative gameplay features. Released in 2009, this charming game pays homage to the classic British comedy film "Chicken Run," directed by Nick Park of Aardman Animations Chicken Run fame. Set on the lush green hills of England during World War II, the slot transport players back to a time when chickens were leading an uprising against their farmer captors.
Theme and Design
The Chicken Run slot game boasts a whimsical theme that perfectly captures the lighthearted humor and charm of the movie. The reels are set amidst a picturesque countryside scene with lush green fields, sunny skies, and colorful wildflowers swaying gently in the breeze. Players will recognize iconic characters from the film, including Ginger, Rocky, and Fowler’s farmhand cohorts. The game’s design is vibrant, playful, and features beautifully rendered 3D graphics that bring the world to life.
Symbols
The symbols used in Chicken Run are a mix of movie icons, farm-related items, and standard slot symbols:
- Movie Icons : Ginger (Wild), Rocky (Scatter), Fowler’s Farmhand (Stacked Wild)
- Farm-Related Items : Cow Milk Bottles, Chickens, Farmer’s Tractor
- Standard Symbols : High card values: 9-A
Payouts
Chicken Run features standard payouts for winning combinations of three or more matching symbols across the reels:
- Low-paying symbols (9-A): 5-200 coins
- Medium-payouting symbols (chickens, milk bottles): 10-1000 coins
- High-payouting symbol (Fowler’s Farmhand Stacked Wild): 20-5000 coins
Wilds and Scatters
The game features two special wild symbols:
- Ginger : A standard wild that substitutes for all other symbols except the scatter.
- Fowler’s Farmhand : A stacked wild symbol with higher payout potential than Ginger.
Rocky is the scatter symbol, which can appear on any reel to activate free spins or bonus games.
Bonus Features
Chicken Run includes two exciting bonus features:
- Free Spins Bonus Game : Triggered by three or more Rockys scatters, this feature awards between 3-15 free spins with a multiplier of up to x2.
- Fowler’s Farm Frenzy Bonus Game : Activated when six or more Rockys appear on the reels in any combination, players can win a maximum payout of £10,000 (or equivalent).