Chicken Run is a 5-reel, 15-payline online casino slot game developed by Novomatic, an Austrian-based gaming company known for their extensive range of slots and other casino games. The game takes players on a journey to the farmyard, where they are tasked with rescuing Chicken Run hens from the clutches of Farmer Poppington’s sinister plans.

Theme and Design

The theme of Chicken Run is centered around the classic 2000 British comedy film "Chicken Run" directed by Nick Park and Peter Lord. The game transports players into a whimsical world filled with farm animals, including chickens, pigs, cows, and ducks. The slot’s design takes inspiration from the original movie’s vibrant colors, charming characters, and comedic tone.

Symbols

The reels of Chicken Run are populated with 12 unique symbols, each connected to the game’s theme:

• Card values (9, 10, J, Q, K)
• Hatching Eggs
• Chickens (Cluck Norris, Mrs. Tweedy, Ginger, and Bunty)
• Pigs and Cows

Payouts

Players can win up to a maximum of 1,000 times their original bet on the payline when landing five Cluck Norris symbols.

Wilds

The game’s wild symbol is represented by Farmer Poppington. This character replaces all other symbols in winning combinations except for Scatters and Bonus Symbols. Players will find it beneficial to land multiple Wilds as they can lead to lucrative payouts.

Scatters

The Free Spins Scatter icon is depicted as an egg-laying hen, while the Game Logo serves as the Bonus Symbol. Both of these icons have distinct functions within the game:

• The egg-laying Hen awards 10, 15, or 20 Free Games.
• Landing three or more Scattered Eggs unlocks up to 30 Free Spins.

Bonus Features

In addition to scatters and wilds, Chicken Run includes a Pick’Em Bonus Round triggered when players land three Game Logo symbols on an active payline. During the bonus round:

1. Select one of the displayed eggs.
2. Win instant credits for each egg selected: 5x, 10x, or 20x your bet.

Free Spins

The game awards Free Spins in two ways:

• 3+ Scattered Hens (Egg-laying Hen) land on reels 1 and 4 and reel 5 unlock 30 spins.
• The bonus feature is triggered with an unlimited multiplier up to x7, applied randomly.

RTP (Return-to-Player)

Chicken Run has a Return-to-Player of approximately 94.03%, which indicates that players can expect returns around this rate over the long term.

Volatility

This online slot exhibits medium-high volatility, indicating more significant rewards for successful combinations but less frequent wins than slots with lower variance levels.

Betting Range and Max Win

Chicken Run allows bettors to wager between 1.00 and 1000.00 units per spin. The maximum payout on a single win is capped at x10,000 of the original stake, equating to up to €50,000 (max bet).

Gameplay

The game’s control panel features five essential buttons:

• Auto Start: sets number of games played and bet amount.
• Bet Max: automatically plays max bet.
• Info Button: displays all information about rules, payout tables, and symbols.

To play Chicken Run on mobile devices, users can download or use the Novomatic-powered mobile casino app for seamless access to their favorite slots.