Chicka Run is a casino slot developed by PG Soft, an online gaming provider known for its innovative and engaging game mechanics. The game combines elements of farm-themed slots with traditional fruit machine gameplay, creating an immersive experience that appeals to players of all levels.
Theme
The theme of Chicka Run revolves around farming and rural Chicky Run settings. Players are transported to a countryside setting where chickens roam freely, collecting eggs and producing chicks. The background features lush green fields, water pumps, and farm equipment, immersing the player in an idyllic agricultural atmosphere.
Design
PG Soft has outdone itself with Chicka Run’s visuals, creating vibrant and colorful graphics that bring the theme to life. The game is set against a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds, setting the tone for a carefree gaming experience. Symbols on the reels are intricately designed, showcasing detailed farm animals such as chickens, ducks, sheep, pigs, and horses.
Symbols
The paytable in Chicka Run includes an array of symbols inspired by farming:
- Chicken (high payout)
- Duck (medium payout)
- Sheep (medium payout)
- Pig (low payout)
- Horse (low payout)
- Egg
- Chicks
- Water Pump
Egg, chicks, and water pump icons offer smaller payouts but contribute to achieving the highest rewards.
Payouts
Chicka Run offers a medium volatility payout structure, allowing players to win prizes ranging from 0.20x up to 50x of their initial bet per line in the base game.
Wilds
The Water Pump icon serves as both the regular and expanding wilds in Chicka Run. Expanding wilds cover entire reels when activated by matching combinations on adjacent columns, boosting winning potential during free spins.
Scatters
Scatter symbols are represented by chicks in this slot machine:
- Collect 3-5 scattered chick icons to activate a sequence of 8 Free Spins, awarding additional re-spins with possible expansion of wilds
- If more scatter combinations appear before the remaining free spin has been played out
Players can trigger new scatters during these rounds to gain even further chances for prize winnings.
Bonus Features
Upon landing 3-5 chicks (scatters), the "Wild Chick" bonus feature kicks in. The chosen chick turns into a wild symbol, spreading across all five reels and granting expanded winning possibilities within this bonus round!
Free Spins
Chicka Run provides opportunities to earn extra free spins with high-paying combinations achieved by using expanding Wilds during gameplay; an example would be landing two Water Pumps (Wild) on adjacent columns allowing these icons to occupy spaces beyond initial placements.