Fowl Play at the Chicken Run Slot

The "Chicken Run" slot machine is a game developed by Blueprint Gaming, a renowned UK-based developer of online casino games. This 5-reel video slot takes its inspiration from Aardman Animations’ stop-motion animated film "Chicken Run," released in 2000.

Theme and Design

The theme of the game revolves around chickens on the run, attempting to escape from a ruthless farmer who is trying to fatten them up for slaughter. The slot’s design features colorful graphics that Chicken Run bring the movie’s characters to life. Players will find familiar faces like Ginger (the lead chicken), Rocky the rooster, and even Mrs. Tweedy’s hapless husband in this vibrant online slot.

The reels are set against a countryside backdrop with rolling hills and farmhouses in the distance, adding a charming touch of rural England. The game includes 10 paylines, allowing players to potentially create winning combinations across these lines.

Symbols

Symbols on "Chicken Run" are neatly categorized into various groups: High-paying symbols (Ginger, Rocky), Medium-payout symbols (chickens with different facial expressions), and Low-value symbols (traditional playing cards 9-A). There is no Wild symbol in the base game; however, a scatter is present. Ginger serves as both an expanding Scatter and a special high-paying symbol during free spins.

The Chickens are depicted in various moods – happy, sad, or even trying to fly – making each one unique for players. Other chickens represent various emotions, keeping gameplay exciting. The film’s characters add variety and interest without confusing the player with too many features.

Payouts

For winning combinations on "Chicken Run," paytable values range from £0.5 to £50 per line. Multipliers are included in winnings depending upon which chicken triggered a win (multiplied by up-to-25x multiplier when Ginger and Rocky appear). The bonus feature includes a maximum stake increase of 20 times, which applies during the Free Spins round.

When playing "Chicken Run," you can bet from £0.10 to £2 per spin, using all paylines at once or choosing any number between one and ten lines for smaller bets. The fixed RTP is set high at 96%.

Wilds

In the Chicken Run slot game, there isn’t a Wild symbol that can substitute other symbols to create winning combinations in the base game or Free Spins feature. Ginger acts as both an expanding Scatter and special High-Paying Symbol only during free spins.

Naming Convention for Unique Wild Behavior During Bonus Feature

For players unfamiliar with Blueprint slots, when they offer games with multiple versions of their symbols – acting uniquely within specific features (e.g., Wilds), they may label them differently depending on the slot context. This helps minimize player confusion and ensures proper understanding.

Scatters