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Chicken Run

Chicken Run is a casino slot developed by Playtech, a renowned online gaming software provider. Released in 2016, this game pays tribute to the classic animated film of the same name, produced by Aardman Animations and DreamWorks Animation. The slot’s theme revolves around the escapades of Ginger, a clever chicken who leads an audacious bid for freedom from their evil farmer, Mrs. Tweedy.

Game Design

Chicken Run boasts an impressive 5-reel arrangement with 4 symbols Chicken Run per reel, offering numerous paylines that amount to 20 in total. The game’s color palette is reminiscent of the original animated film, featuring a predominance of earthy tones and muted hues. Visuals are crisp and clear on desktop devices, while mobile play offers an equally engaging experience. As expected from Playtech, sound effects and music seamlessly synchronize with gameplay events.

Symbols

The standard symbols in Chicken Run consist of five high-paying characters: Ginger, Mrs. Tweedy’s husband, Mr. Tweedy; two henchmen, Speckles and Bunty; and a loyal companion to Ginger, Tiny. Low-paying symbols are comprised of card ranks from 9-Ace.

Payouts

Wins in Chicken Run follow the standard paytable structure of online slots: combinations form horizontally across adjacent reels. High-paying characters award higher payouts than their low-value counterparts. For instance, landing five Ginger’s symbols on a payline will grant you 5000 coins (1/5 bet amount).

Wild Symbol

Playtech has designated Ginger as the game’s Wild symbol, substituting for any other character in winning combinations to maximize payouts.

Scatter Symbols

Chicken Run boasts two distinct Scatter characters: Farmer Tweedy and the Escape Plan. Both Scatters activate Free Games or the Bonus Game when they appear on the reels.

Bonus Features

The bonus features of Chicken Run are numerous, adding variety to gameplay:

  • Escape Plan Feature: This is a standard game mode triggered by at least three Escape Plan Scatters. Three, four, and five scatters unlock 8-16 or 24 free spins respectively.
  • Free Spins Game: During this feature, players can win additional Free Games when landing specific combinations of Scatters on reels.
  • Bonus Game (Farmer Tweedy): This mode is activated by at least three Farmer Tweedy Scatters and awards the player a fixed cash sum.

Gameplay and Features Overview

Chicken Run offers engaging gameplay thanks to its diverse features, including Wilds, multiple Scatter symbols, several Bonus modes, Free Spins, and an entertaining theme. The slot’s return-to-player (RTP) value is not disclosed by Playtech but averages around 95%.

Betting Range

Players can adjust bet levels from £0.01 per line up to £40 per spin.

Mobile Compatibility

Play Chicken Run on the go through mobile devices running Android and iOS platforms without losing any graphics or game functionality.

Max Win, Payout Multiplier

The maximum win for this slot machine is a multiplier of 1000 times your initial bet amount (bet level).