The "Chicken Run" slot machine is a farm-themed game developed by Microgaming, one of the leading online casino software providers. The game’s theme revolves around a group of plump chickens that dream of escaping from an evil farmer and his dogs. Players are transported to a rustic countryside setting where they can join in on the fun and try their luck at winning some clucking cash.
Design and Graphics
The "Chicken Run" slot features vibrant Chicken Run and colorful graphics, with 3D animations that bring the farmyard characters to life. The game’s backdrop is set against a sunny blue sky with fluffy white clouds, adding a sense of tranquility to the gameplay experience. The reels are designed in a traditional fruit-machine style, with five symbols appearing on each reel.
The slot features a 5-reel, 3-row grid with 25 adjustable paylines. Players can adjust their bet levels and coin values between £0.01 and £50 per line, making it accessible to both casual players and high-rollers alike. The minimum bet is set at £1, while the maximum win potential stands at a whopping 5,000x stake.
Symbols
The "Chicken Run" slot machine boasts an assortment of symbols that contribute to its farm-themed charm. Players will encounter:
- Clucking Hens : These are the game’s Wilds and Scatters, which can appear on reels 1-5.
- Pigs in Sunglasses : Representing the evil farmer’s loyal dogs, these pigs act as a secondary Wild symbol when they land on adjacent paylines to clucking hens.
- Rusty Tractor : The tractor serves as the game’s Scatter icon and triggers the Free Spins feature when two or more appear anywhere on the reels.
Payouts
The payout structure in "Chicken Run" is relatively standard for a Microgaming slot. Players can win by matching symbols across active paylines, with Wilds substituting for all symbols except Scatters:
- Low-paying symbols : Fruits (plums, cherries, lemons, and oranges) offer up to 50x stake
- Mid-range payouts :
- Pigs in sunglasses: Up to 150x stake when two appear on adjacent reels with a clucking hen.
- Chickens: Pay out between 100-1,000x for three-of-a-kind combinations or more.
High-paying symbols, such as the tractor and a selection of farm tools (hoe, wheelbarrow, pitchfork), reward up to 5,000x stake for five matches in any combination.