The world of online casinos is filled with various games that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Among the numerous options available, slots stand out as a popular choice for many players. One such slot machine that has been making waves in recent times is "Chicken Run" developed by PoggiPlay. In this review, we will delve into every aspect of this game, from its theme to gameplay, design elements, and everything in between.
Theme and Design
Chicken Run UK The first thing that strikes one upon loading up the "Chicken Run" slot machine is the farm-based theme. The backdrop features a picturesque rural setting with rolling hills, towering trees, and of course, chickens. As the name suggests, this game revolves around a run for freedom by the birds in question. With an energetic soundtrack to set the tone, you’ll be transported into a world where fowl play takes center stage.
The visuals are delightful and colorful, transporting players to a whimsical farm setting filled with chicken coops, sunflowers, eggs, hens, chicks, roosters, tractors, scarecrows, hay, ducks, pigs, dogs, cats, cows, flowers, trees, hills, roads, buildings, fences, gates, barns, and much more. Each symbol has been intricately designed to bring the theme alive.
Gameplay Mechanics
In terms of gameplay mechanics, "Chicken Run" follows traditional slot machine rules with a slight twist here and there. Players can place bets ranging from 0.10 credits up to a maximum limit of 100 credits per spin across all paylines. The minimum bet is 1 credit for the first bet level on each line.
The slot has five reels, three rows in total (3×5), with twenty fixed lines available. With no wilds or scatters as standalone symbols in this game, you must consider these elements within its bonus round structure and free spin mechanics – which will be discussed further down below.
Paytable Symbols
Now that we’ve covered the core gameplay aspect, let’s discuss what makes each symbol so important. As mentioned previously, "Chicken Run" offers plenty of symbols based on farm animals – chickens (red hen, brown hen, black chick), ducks, pigs, roosters, cats, and dogs.
Here is a breakdown of payouts per winning combination for the lowest-paying (non-feature) symbols:
- Cat: 10x-1000x
- Dog: 5x-500x
- Duckling (Duck): 50x-500x
- Piglet (Pig): 25x-200x
Payouts and Winning Combinations
In "Chicken Run", a winning combination is defined as when at least three of the same symbols appear on adjacent reels, starting from the first reel. Note that only consecutive symbols pay; if two identical symbols appear next to one another (on any reel) without forming part of such an uninterrupted chain of matching images they will remain unpayable.
The combinations include:
- Low-paying:
- Dog: 3-10 credits
- Cat: 5-25 credits
- Duckling (Duck): 7.50-37.50 credits
- Piglet (Pig): 12.50-62.50 credits
Here, these animal friends provide varying amounts based on how they’ve managed to get into our player’s combinations.
- High-paying:
- Scarecrow: 30x – 1,000x
- Chicken Coop Egg-laying Hens: 15x – 600x
- Chicks and Roosters (Red Hen, Black Chick): 12.5x-200x
With a good scatter combination of at least three chickens from both low or high pays within this structure.
- Bonus symbol (2 special items that come along for more details see bonus rounds below)
- These pay differently based on game features set out to encourage more gameplay.
The highest-paying symbols are the Scarecrow and Chicken Coop Egg-laying Hens, each paying up to 1,000x or 600x in respective order.