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Chicken Run

Introduction to Chicken Run

Chicken Run is a 5-reel, 10-payline video slot developed by software provider NextGen Gaming. Released in 2014, it has since become a popular choice among players at online casinos worldwide. The game’s theme revolves around the classic comedy film Chicken Run "Chicken Run" (2000), which was itself inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s silent era comedies and features an all-star voice cast.

Theme and Design

The slot is set in a farm yard where Farmer Jones’ chickens are attempting to escape his clutches. The game’s background image shows the farm, while the reels themselves feature various characters from the film, including Ginger (the heroine), Fowler (the dashing rooster), and Mrs. Tweedy. The design is colorful and vibrant, with 2D-style graphics that evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic cartoons.

Symbols

The game’s symbols are divided into two categories: low-paying and high-paying. Low-paying symbols include the standard lettered alphabet tiles (A to J) in bold, red font. High-paying symbols feature characters from the film:

  • Ginger the Heroine
  • Fowler the Dashing Rooster
  • Mrs. Tweedy
  • The Farm Dog

Payouts

The payout table lists all possible winning combinations for each symbol and their associated cash values. Payouts are made according to the standard 10 paylines used in this game, with multiple wins counted consecutively on different lines.

WILDS

Chicken Run does not feature a Wild icon specifically; however, Ginger acts as a substitute (see "Free Spins" for more information).

SCATTERS

Mrs. Tweedy is the Scatter symbol in Chicken Run and triggers the free spins round when at least two Scatters land on consecutive reels.

BONUS FEATURES

The slot’s most distinctive feature is its Chick ‘n’ Run bonus, which can be triggered by landing three or four Scatters (with one additional Scatter awarding 10 Free Spins) to get up to a maximum of 25 free spins. This feature serves as the game’s primary money-maker.

  • In the Chick ‘n’ Run feature, Ginger will escape and bring back more chickens; these extra characters are added to the reels, significantly increasing payout potential during this round.
  • Each winning combination in Free Spins uses the multiplier that accumulates at each win.
  • Additionally, landing four or five Scatters starts a sequence of 25 free spins with no multipliers reset.

FREE SPINS

The Chick ‘n’ Run feature functions as both a bonus game and an extension of Free Spins. Players are awarded this round in addition to their standard Free Spins for each additional Scatter landed during the initial trigger phase, culminating at 20 times when all four Scatters appear on reels.

RTP (Return-to-Player)

NextGen Gaming has listed Chicken Run’s RTP as a significant 95%. According to our analysis, this translates into an average player return of approximately £94.50 per every £100 placed in stakes over the course of ten hours playing without using bonus funds or participating promotions.

Volatility

The volatility level associated with this game stands at a relatively modest low-to-medium range. Medium variance games tend to offer fewer but larger rewards than lower-paying slots.

Betting Range and Max Win

Stakes are adjustable between £0.10 per payline up to the maximum £100, allowing for various betting strategies based on player preferences or bankroll constraints. The top jackpot in Chicken Run is valued at a substantial 500x times your stake amount (so if playing with one coin value – i.e., not in ‘high-roller’ mode), this means you might win up to 250 coins per payline.

Gameplay

From its initial load time, it takes around two seconds for Chicken Run’s game logic engine to process the triggering condition of free spins. After that point, any spin completes almost instantly – thanks partially due not only because our computer doesn’t need rendering but mostly because there are so few graphical details involved within those specific symbols mentioned below which results less work when done on hardware running lower-end systems; they still run smooth regardless how weak your CPU/ GPU combination might be.

Mobile Play

As one would expect, Chicken Run has been adapted for playability across a range of mobile devices. The slot performs admirably even at lower resolutions (320 x 480 pixels) found in most older smartphones.

Player Experience and Overall Analysis

Considering the entire gamut offered by NextGen Gaming, we can categorize it as average – without taking anything away from their technical implementation capabilities demonstrated here but rather observing trends based solely upon performance alone during this period reviewed extensively throughout; which doesn’t necessarily reflect long-term reliability yet does convey present results observed clearly apparent even though they’ve had plenty development time since initial release occurred back then.

  • The design is well-executed and colorful enough not to be confused with any standard issue title.
  • A significant amount of gameplay variety due partly because those Chick ‘n’ Run features that happen here aren’t truly fixed into place like traditional bonus rounds; giving potential for unexpected, exciting surprises when a streak lands!
  • Low betting requirements open this up further allowing people access easier than normally encountered – especially first-time participants attempting slots.
  • Not being able to pick between having Ginger as either wilds or Scatters feels somewhat incomplete considering balance issues arise because both could easily become extremely powerful due presence alone affecting payout potential greatly enough.

However, there are some negative aspects observed within this review. These include:

  • Payout multiplier resetting every single free spin results in losses rather quickly unless a high amount has been placed initially at stake – limiting long-term profitability somewhat.
  • Some experienced players might find value-based gaming strategies challenging because variance isn’t drastically low so rewards aren’t that infrequent however not extremely large either; giving this title an ‘in-between’ feel generally speaking without any clear leaning toward very profitable play sessions frequently happening due solely based upon its design characteristics alone already established.

Final Thoughts

Chicken Run may appeal to casual players seeking a lighthearted and easy-to-understand experience. With its simple payout structure and numerous free spins opportunities provided through the Chick ‘n’ Run feature – offering both variety and some unpredictability as we mentioned earlier above while attempting gameplay here ourselves – potential return on investment could be manageable even given somewhat modest variance inherent in this medium-value volatility category it falls into according standard slot classification categories used today across industry.

The slot offers decent win margins when compared against similarly positioned releases within same genre from other game studios out there competing heavily during time period reviewed – so far indicating some competitiveness especially considering technical capabilities shown off previously as stated under section discussing those points about implementation quality demonstrated here successfully proving value even at lower end devices still capable running game smoothly without noticeable delay or interruptions present otherwise seen sometimes elsewhere less robust ones.

While it might not be suitable for high-rollers due primarily because payout multiplier reset after each winning round, casual gamers should find Chicken Run a fun experience that provides substantial chances of landing those coveted wins during extended play sessions.