Chicken Run is a popular online slot machine developed by Microgaming, one of the leading software providers for the iGaming industry. Based on the 2000 animated comedy film "Chicken Run," directed by Nick Park and Peter Lord, this slot game brings to life the eccentric world of farm animals, where chickens dream of freedom.
Theme
The theme of Chicken Run is centered around the whimsical tale of a group of hens who Chicken Run hatch a plan to escape from their evil farmer, Mrs. Tweedy, in search of adventure and liberation. The game’s colorful graphics transport players into this enchanting world, complete with 3D-style animations, amusing sound effects, and lovable characters.
Design
Chicken Run has five reels, three rows, and up to 243 paylines, which is a relatively high number for an online slot machine. This arrangement allows for more winning combinations than average slots, keeping gameplay engaging and exciting. The game features vibrant colors that evoke the tone of the animated film, creating a lively atmosphere.
Symbols
The symbols in Chicken Run are inspired by the movie’s iconic characters:
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Mrs. Tweedy : She is one of the wilds, which can substitute for other symbols to form winning combinations.
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Farmer (Mr. Tweedy): He appears as a bonus symbol that triggers a free spins feature when three or more land on the reels simultaneously.
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Hens : These characters are categorized into basic and premium categories:
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Basic Hen: Appears as any hen, not specified by design; contributes to the total win based on payout table value for all winning combinations formed without wilds (replaced) substitutions.
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Premium Hens have different designs depending on the game reels.
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Egg : The egg symbol is a scatter that awards free spins when three or more appear simultaneously, anywhere in view.
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Letter "F" and Letter "I" "Fly" : These are the two letter symbols used as part of an optional Bonus feature called Wild Chicken.
Payouts
The payout structure for Chicken Run follows a standard Microgaming slots model:
- Basic Hens pay according to the number of them in play, ranging from 4-50 coins when matched horizontally.
- Premium Hen wins vary by design with corresponding payouts as found on table within game area.
Wilds
Mrs. Tweedy serves as a wild symbol that substitutes for any other symbols except scatter (Egg) and Bonus Letter F & I (Fly). This flexibility allows players to complete more winning combinations, increasing their chances of scoring big wins.
Scatters
The Egg is the game’s scatter symbol. Landing three or four eggs anywhere in view awards 15-25 free spins with all wilds converted to "F Fly" Wild Chicken.
Bonus Features & Free Spins
The bonus features are based on the movie and contribute to the excitement of the gameplay:
Farmer Bonus Feature (Triggered by Mr. Tweedy):
- When three or more farmer symbols appear, players can choose between two hens, each revealing a number of free spins awarded:
- 15 Free Spins
- 20 Free Spins
When these symbols land on reels together within a single round:
- The player gets to play out those rounds immediately.
- In every subsequent round during this bonus period the farmer is removed and substituted with a wild Chicken for you, making each spin potentially more successful than without.
"Fly" Feature: Wild Hens (Chicken) Bonus
- During free spins activated via Egg (Scatter), Mrs. Tweedy changes to F Fly when she appears in 3rd reel (centered).
Each subsequent roll with this set up means that ‘F’ or an ‘I'(as mentioned above Fly for egg substitution – replaced Mrs. T as previously stated) will become "Fly".