The world of casino slots is always filled with exciting new releases, each trying to outdo its predecessors in terms of graphics, gameplay, and rewards. Among these latest arrivals is "Chicken Run", a slot machine from the well-established developers at 2 By 2 Gaming and Microgaming. Inspired by the classic Nick Park film "Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of Chicken Run the Were-Rabbit", this slot brings the zany humor and lovable characters to the reels, along with an array of features designed to deliver big wins.
Theme and Design
Upon launching "Chicken Run" for the first time, players are immediately immersed in a world of colorful farm animals, cleverly designed to resemble their counterparts from the original film. The background is set amidst rolling hills and farmland, complete with fluffy sheep, cows, and chickens ambling about as they try to escape the confines of their farm prison. As for the reels themselves, they’re divided into three rows and five columns, featuring an assortment of symbols such as high-value characters (including Ginger, Dusty, and Chuck), card suits, and a special "Flock Wild" that will become increasingly important later on in this review.
One notable aspect of "Chicken Run"’s design is the use of 3D graphics throughout. While some might say it’s overdone or excessive at times, these detailed animations greatly enhance player immersion within the world created by the game developers. From farm animals scurrying about to dramatic explosions during the bonus features (yes, they really do get blown up!), it’s hard not to appreciate how each component of this slot contributes to its overall atmosphere.
Symbols and Payouts
High-value symbols are naturally centered around main characters from the story: Ginger, Dusty, Chuck, Mrs. Tweedy’s hen, and Wallace (from "Wallace and Gromit"). Each has their own unique payout structure based on how many of a kind appear along any payline. With five lines active simultaneously, this contributes to what can be substantial wins – especially considering some combinations are as high as x200 the player’s initial stake.
Low-value symbols come in the form of suit cards (spades, hearts, diamonds, clubs), but let’s not pretend they’re anything more than a means to fill out paylines when higher-paying symbols aren’t present. The payouts for these, though less exciting by themselves, can still add up over time due to their consistent appearance.
Wilds and Scatters
Two key features set "Chicken Run" apart: Flock Wilds and Tweedy’s Hen (scatter symbol). As we’ve touched upon already, the Flock Wild plays a pivotal role in securing those significant wins. It appears when two or more chickens occupy adjacent reels on an active payline – these positions are automatically replaced with any of the four main character symbols.
However, it isn’t just its presence that’s special; landing five chicken symbols triggers the "Fowl Play" feature. For 10 free spins and a x3 multiplier across all wins during this period. Think how valuable even modest payouts might be amplified!
Tweedy’s Hen acts as both scatter symbol (launching free spins) and trigger for an additional feature called "Tweedily-licious".
Bonus Features
Speaking of features, aside from the two previously mentioned there are others deserving mention.
A single twist on this is that players can opt to enable ‘ Auto Bet’ mode which sets the betting options automatically – it might seem uneventful but trust us when we say just how convenient and game-changing it can be during extended sessions.