The Chicken Run slot machine is a farm-themed game developed by software provider WMS (Williams Interactive). Released in 2016, it has been gaining popularity among players worldwide due to its entertaining gameplay and lucrative bonus features.

Theme and Design

The game is set on a picturesque countryside farm with rolling hills, lush green grass, and cute animals. The background animation shows the main character, Ginger, flying through the sky in her small plane. Ginger’s goal is to rescue all her feathered friends from the clutches of foul-mouthed Mrs. Tweedy.

Game Chicken Run Grid

The game features a standard 5×4 reel grid with 40 fixed paylines and an additional row at the top for free spin wins, known as Free Spins Feature Bonus Game or BFSB. Each symbol is carefully designed to match the farm theme, adding to the overall visual appeal of the game.

Symbols and Payouts

The symbols are divided into two categories: low-paying and high-paying ones. The low-paying symbols consist of:

• Ace (Ace)
• King
• Queen
• Jack
• 10

These cards pay out when three or more match horizontally from left to right on the active reels.

High-Paying Symbols

On the other hand, the high-paying symbols are:

• Chicken Feather
• Egg Carton
• Mrs. Tweedy’s Farm
• Ginger with Eggs
• Ginger Flying Plane

These farm-related icons reward more substantial payouts for matching combinations on the paylines.

Wilds and Scatters

The Chicken Run slot game features a Wild symbol, which can replace any other standard symbol to help create winning combos. The wild symbol is represented by the "WILD" logo with an image of Ginger flying in her plane.

In addition to the Wild symbols, there are two Scatter symbols that trigger bonus games:

• Scatter 1: Mrs. Tweedy’s Farm – activates Chicken Run Free Spins
• Scatter 2: Ginger Flying Plane (in the Free Spins game)

These special icons help create a sense of excitement and anticipation for the potential winnings.

Bonus Features

One of the most interesting aspects of the Chicken Run slot machine is its bonus features. Players can activate two types of free spins:

• Free Spins Feature Bonus Game – triggers by landing at least three Ginger Flying Plane Scatter symbols. This feature activates a new row on top and increases the payout multipliers during Free Spins.
• Chicken Run Free Spins – this is activated when five or more Ginger Flying Plane Scatters appear in view.

During both free spin features, players can benefit from increasing payouts due to accumulating additional rows of reels. The top row provides an increased multiplier for any combination formed with its symbols.

RTP and Volatility

The theoretical Return-to-Player (RTP) rate is set at 96%, which means that the game returns about $0.096 in winnings per dollar invested on average over a considerable period of time. Considering the available range of bets, this RTP translates into an attractive house edge.

Chicken Run has moderate volatility – not too high and not too low. This balance provides steady payouts throughout gameplay without any massive swings between wins or losses.

Betting Range

Gamers can adjust their stakes in increments from $0.01 to $100, covering a wide range of bet sizes suitable for various player types. It means that players who prefer smaller bets won’t be left out and neither will high rollers seeking massive wagers.