Chicken Run

The world of online slots is a vast and diverse landscape, with thousands of games available to players from all over the globe. From classic fruit machines to complex video slots, there’s something for everyone Chicken Run in this digital realm. One such game that has caught our attention is "Chicken Run", a slot developed by the reputable software provider, Barcrest Games. In this review, we’ll delve into every aspect of this game, from its theme and design to its gameplay features and technical specifications.

Theme and Design

At first glance, it’s clear that "Chicken Run" is built around a farming or agricultural theme. The background of the game is a picturesque countryside landscape, complete with rolling hills, trees, and a barn in the distance. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that this slot has been designed as a pastiche of the classic children’s film "Chicken Run". Fans of the movie will notice references to characters like Ginger (the brave and cunning hen) and Rocky (the charismatic rooster), who have both made appearances on various symbols throughout the game.

The reels themselves are set against a vibrant, hand-painted backdrop that perfectly captures the whimsical tone of the film. The symbols in play include Ginger, Rocky, hens, eggs, vegetables, and farm animals such as pigs and chickens. These characters are not only visually appealing but also feature interesting animations when triggered by wins or bonus features.

Symbols

The game’s paytable is comprised of standard playing card values (9-10-A-K-Q-J), which offer low to medium payouts for matching combinations across the reels. Higher-paying symbols, on the other hand, include:

• Ginger: up to 500x stake
• Rocky: up to 400x stake
• Hens: up to 200x stake

Each symbol has been carefully designed with detailed animation sequences that bring them to life when part of a winning combination.

Payouts

The payout structure in "Chicken Run" is relatively straightforward, with wins paid out for three or more matching symbols landing consecutively from left to right across the reels. The lowest-paying symbols offer a maximum prize of 20x stake for five-of-a-kind matches, while Ginger and Rocky can award up to 500x and 400x stakes respectively.

It’s worth noting that the payouts are relatively low compared to other slots in Barcrest Games’ library. However, as we’ll discuss later on, this is largely compensated by the game’s volatility profile.

Wilds

In "Chicken Run", wild symbols take the form of farm animals (pigs and chickens) rather than traditional multi-colored jokers. These creatures can appear stacked across any reel position to help create more frequent wins or serve as substitutes for other high-paying symbols in winning combinations.

Scatters

The scatters are represented by a large, stylized eggplant – an item central to the story of "Chicken Run". Landing three or more eggplants anywhere on the reels triggers the "Flock" bonus feature.

Bonus Features

"Fowl Play" offers two main bonus features: Flock and Rockstar. We’ll go over them in detail below:

• The Flock : As mentioned earlier, landing three or more scatters (eggplant symbols) will trigger this round. Players can choose which of the animals they’d like to join Ginger’s flock – each choice offering varying levels of rewards:
  • 2x multiplier applied throughout a series of free spins
  • Extra wilds added to the reels for enhanced wins
  • Combination of both above
• The Rockstar : Triggered by landing two eggplants anywhere on the reels, this round offers a similar pick-and-match mechanic but with more limited rewards. However, it’s easier to trigger than The Flock due to fewer scatter requirements.

Free Spins

The free spins system in "Chicken Run" is unique and engaging. Each time you land three or four eggplants (scatters) on reels 1-3, the following will happen:

• For landing three scatters: 15 free spins with no multiplier
• For landing four scatters: 20 free spins with a 2x multiplier applied throughout