Introduction
Chicken Run is a video slot machine designed by WMS (Williams Interactive), released in 2016 as part of their popular movie franchise slots series. Based on the original stop-motion animated film, "Chicken Run: Special Edition" has taken the world by storm with Chicken Run United Kingdom its quirky blend of British humor and eccentric characters. As one would expect from a brand extension, this slot machine follows suit, bringing together endearing visuals, engaging gameplay elements, and a unique take on classic casino mechanics.
Theme
The theme is centered around the beloved stop-motion movie "Chicken Run." Players are transported to the world of Ginger (Melanie C) and her gang as they plan to escape their evil farmer. The game seamlessly incorporates key characters from the film into its design, including Mrs. Tweedy’s infamous egg-laying machine, a rather comedic addition that sets the stage for an entertaining experience.
Design
From a visual standpoint, Chicken Run looks remarkably like a movie still frame, beautifully animated with vibrant colors to captivate players’ attention. The main screen boasts 5 reels arranged across 3 rows and features all the essential symbols – 9 high-paying poultry icons (Ginger, Rocky, Bunty, Speckled Jim, Flapjack, Sammi, Mr. Tweedy, Mrs. Tweedy, and a farmer’s son) as well as four standard low-value symbol cards. In addition to this standard layout lies an elaborate collection of special symbols that offer thrilling gameplay.
Symbols
Gameplay relies on the diverse range of symbols to deliver exciting rewards for those fortunate enough to land matching combinations. There are ten icons available: nine high-paying and one scatter (Mrs. Tweedy’s machine). The farmer’s son serves as a wild symbol capable of substituting other icons when required, further aiding in line creation.
High-value Poultry Symbols
Low-value standard symbols consist of card values: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and 10.
Payouts
In line with typical slot gameplay procedures, payout is made when a player successfully lands matching sequences across one or multiple reels during the base game. Each poultry character offers different rewards, which grow incrementally as more value symbols align in a valid win combination on an active payline:
Wilds
As mentioned earlier, the Farmer’s Son functions as a Wild symbol in this game, capable of substituting standard icons to create more possibilities for winning combinations within its scope.
Scatters & Bonus Features
The Chicken Run slot offers a fascinating collection of bonus symbols and additional gameplay mechanics, which together create an entertaining experience. Upon landing two Scattered Mrs. Tweedy’s machines anywhere across the screen during any base game spin, it triggers three Free Spins. During this feature, the player may land either 2 or 3 special bonus icons (Ginger, Rocky, Bunty) that increase winnings based on their respective value symbols:
Moreover, during Free Spins gameplay, two more valuable bonus features become accessible – Chicken Run Scatter and Egg Laying.
Chicken Run Scatter
Upon landing one scatter in either the first or last reel (leftmost and rightmost positions), three eggs are released onto the reels from above. These egg symbols function similarly to wilds but have a crucial difference: they hold their position, allowing more flexibility when combining other high-value symbol combinations while adding two additional active paylines for possible wins.
Egg Laying
Two Scatter icons activate Egg-Lying Feature in either leftmost and right or top of each reel; at this point 10 Eggs land above on reels; Each Egg is assigned as Wilds that they hold positions throughout the game, offering multiple opportunities to match other symbols together.