The Chicken Run slot machine is a five-reel, three-row video slot game developed by Blueprint Gaming, based on the popular stop-motion animated film of the same name. Released in 2016, this slot has been Chicken Run entertaining players with its unique theme and engaging gameplay ever since.
Theme
As mentioned earlier, Chicken Run is a slot inspired by Aardman Animations’ beloved animated classic, directed by Nick Park and Peter Lord. The story revolves around Ginger (voiced by Julia Sawalha), the clever chicken who envisions a better life for her fellow hens on the farm owned by Mr. Tweedy (played by Tony Haycock). Determined to fly away from the farmer’s clutches, they hatch an elaborate plan with a friendly pigeon named Rocky (voiced by Mel Gibson).
In the slot machine adaptation of this theme, you’ll encounter Ginger, Rocky, and other recognizable characters as symbols on the reels. As expected in such licensed content, each character comes with their own animations that trigger at certain times during gameplay or to reward wins.
Design
Chicken Run’s visual design aligns closely with the film, bringing its whimsical animation style onto the slot machine stage. The vibrant color palette creates a welcoming atmosphere on any screen size and resolution – whether you play this game from desktop computers, mobile devices, or tablets.
With every spin, Ginger and her feathered friends appear in the foreground of an animated farm backdrop that shifts to new sets when bonus rounds trigger. This lively design scheme keeps gameplay fresh without compromising readability against high-contrast backgrounds.
Symbols
In keeping with its movie inspiration, Chicken Run features a variety of character symbols set within specific reels or positions on those reels as part of themed combination-winning criteria:
- Low-paying symbols: Playing Cards (hearts and diamonds)
- Medium paying: Ginger
- High Paying: Rocky
Special symbols in the game are Wild – the Farmhouse sign with Ginger peeking out – and Scatter, which is Mr. Tweedy’s tractor.
A " Bonus Chicken" symbol appears to trigger bonus rounds but also acts as an additional wild that can appear on reels 2-4 for regular play.
Payouts
For each winning combination of adjacent symbols from left-to-right across active lines (there are only two options – 10, or all twenty winlines) within a single spin rewards you according to the payout table in credits multiplied by your current bet-per-line. The minimum total payout offered for any specific set is £0.01.
Wilds can replace regular symbols except Scatters and bonus wilds during wins but do not count towards combination criteria or provide payouts on their own; neither does the "Bonus Chicken" symbol.
Free Spins & Bonus Features
Once you have triggered three Tractor (Scatter) symbols anywhere within reels 1-3 at the same time, twenty Free Spin will start immediately without interrupting ongoing wins.
For these rounds – each one featuring animated farm scenes and their respective soundtracks playing in the background whenever winning lines are generated by reel combinations:
- Winnings that include either Ginger or Rocky now double when collected
- Farmhouse symbol wilds occur randomly on reels 2,3 or both
As a bonus round progresses: When all spins have been exhausted your session will restart from where they left off.
RTP
Chicken Run slot machine operates at an RTP (Return to Player) rate of around 96.24%. This percentage can vary depending on your gaming environment and specific platform used, as calculated by Blueprint Gaming.
Volatility & Betting Range
Due to its relatively high hit frequency combined with fairly large potential payoffs per spin from the wide betting range – that ranges between £0.20 up to £100 in minimum/maximum bets respectively – we categorize this game under low-to-moderate volatility slots.
At lower stake amounts (£1 or less) your session may last longer, with small rewards distributed evenly across numerous spins.
Max Win
Chicken Run slot has set its maximum potential win at x5000 multiplier of the total bet amount that you placed.
The user interface offers a range of customization options including adjustable volume controls and background color settings for improved accessibility and comfort during prolonged gaming periods.