The "Chicken Run" casino slot is a game of chance set amidst the backdrop of Aardman Animations’ 2000 comedy classic film of the same name. The title, loosely based on the animated series, presents an Chicken Run intriguing proposition for both seasoned gamblers and newcomers to online gaming.
Game Mechanics
Upon loading the "Chicken Run" slot machine, players are introduced to a vibrant and colorful game world inspired by the iconic characters from the movie. This 5-reel game boasts up to 25 paylines across which symbols representing Farmer’s Favorite Chickens Ginger, Bunty, Specky, Truffle, Marky, Feathers McFowlface and Maureice may land in various combinations.
The slot has multiple design variations – these include a UK-based variation with differing minimums/ maximum bets. The game operates on a range of RTP values (dependent upon region) however its most notable feature is the average volatility level.
Symbols
In "Chicken Run," players are able to collect rewards based on standard playing card symbols (9-Ace). Each has an associated payout that ranges between £0.15 and up to £100, with certain combinations potentially reaching this upper limit. The presence of several character-based icons also play a significant role in the game’s payouts; it is these symbols which award players higher potential returns. These particular characters have different value ranges, ranging from 10x (Bunty) through 25x to as much as 75 times player stake should a line of five Ginger Wilds appear.
The slot machine boasts two main special symbol types – wild and scatter.
Payouts
Payout potential for standard paying cards is in the order £0.15, with Ace reaching up to £100. However upon landing specific combinations, character icons can provide larger rewards: Truffle gives up to 20x stakes; Marky offers up to a return of 40 times player bet when five land together on an active line.
Wilds
On this slot machine "Ginger" plays the wild role and it appears in two varieties (standard – which has low potential value as well as bonus symbol), substituting other symbols within game lines, allowing for additional winning combinations.
The special Ginger character is not restricted to a 5 of a kind combo so long as one Truffle also makes its way onto active playline.
Wilds can appear in the form of two different icons. A lower paying wild icon (replacing only low-value symbols) and higher value ‘Bunty Bonus Wild’ that has ability replace all standard characters, with their respective replacement values being £1 & £5.
Scatters
In "Chicken Run", it is the appearance of scatter which triggers game’s bonus round. The game introduces two special scatter symbols (the animated chicken in the grass on one hand and an egg carton symbol for its companion) – they are required to activate a bonus round or free spins respectively.
The highest paying, most valuable Egg Carton Scatter awards 200 times line bet.
Bonus Features
Upon triggering by three wild ‘Bunty’ symbols (bonus scatter icon appears with high RTP game logo), players gain access to the ‘Free Games Feature’, within this 6-10 extra free spin rounds are awarded for each bonus symbol collected.
During play of Free Spins, additional scatters will grant ten further free games. This combination offers up a highly favorable chance at making substantial gains due in part from low volatility game action.
RTP
Although there is a variation (region) the overall average RTP of Chicken Run slot lies within range of 96% and a minimum/maximum bet value between £0.20 & £60.
In the UK, this slot operates on a medium variance while displaying an above-average RTP percentage rating.
Volatility
Chicken Run showcases a balanced volatility profile: it’s neither too aggressive nor low-risk but falls under middle range category – moderate to high risk.
This could be described as ‘above average’ however due its ability for regular payout chances at the lower end of bet ranges.