The "Chicken Run" casino slot is a farm-themed game developed by Microgaming, one of the most renowned providers in the online gaming industry. Released to coincide with the success of Aardman Animations’ 2000 film of the same name, this slot has been entertaining players for over two decades. With its engaging theme, colorful design, and exciting gameplay features, "Chicken Run" is a popular choice among both new and seasoned gamers.
Theme and Design
The game’s setting is centered around a farm, complete with rolling Chicken Run hills, green pastures, and of course, chickens running freely about. The slot’s background image showcases the idyllic countryside scene, while the reels themselves are framed by wooden beams that evoke the feeling of old-fashioned barn doors. A variety of colorful symbols adorn the reels, including the main characters from the film: Ginger (the plump chicken with a penchant for escaping), Rocky (Ginger’s charming rooster suitor), and Mr. Tweedy (the hapless farmer who has fallen in love with Mrs. Tweedy but is manipulated by her).
Symbols
The standard symbols are comprised of playing card values, depicted as farm-themed items: Ace – an old-fashioned wheelbarrow; 2-9 – wooden crates filled with vegetables or fruits; and the higher-paying icons include a bucket, a feed trough, and Mrs. Tweedy’s loom.
Higher-value icons, featuring characters from the movie are represented by:
- Ginger (Wild) – pays out up to 1,000x stake
- Rocky (Scatter) – triggers free spins when landed on three or more reels
- Mr. & Mrs. Tweedys (Medium-win)
The ‘Wanted’ logo serves as both Wild and Scatter symbols in the bonus round.
Payouts
Wins are paid for landing at least two matching standard icons, with all wins multiplied by their respective paytable value. The Ginger symbol substitutes for other icons to form winning combinations while also activating free spins when three or more appear anywhere on the reels.