Chicken Run is a farm-themed online slot developed by NetEnt, based on the popular computer-animated comedy film of the same name. Released in 2017, it offers players a light-hearted and entertaining experience with engaging gameplay features.
Game Theme and Design
As soon as you launch the game, you’ll be transported to the world of Mossy Stone Farm from the movie Chicken Run. The background is set against an idyllic English countryside scene, complete with rolling hills, trees, and rustic farmhouses. The reels are designed to resemble a large chicken coop door, which slides open when you Chicken Run start playing.
The overall design is colorful and vibrant, matching the tone of the original film. Players will find 6-reel (with 4-5 rows) grid layout with a fixed number of paylines. This setup allows for high volatility gameplay due to fewer opportunities for winning combinations compared to slots with adjustable paylines or more reels.
Symbols
Chicken Run features an array of symbols from both the game and the movie that appear on its reels:
- Low-value symbols include playing cards A, K, Q, J, 10, and 9.
- Medium-value symbols depict farm animals like a Cow, Pig, Sheep, Dog, Chicken (with eggs), and Farmer’s Wheelbarrow.
- High-paying animal icons show Zootopia-inspired species: Red Fox with Acorns, Flying Vulture, Hatching Egg, Black Catfish, Wild Bunny, Happy Chickens in a Coop, Pheasants on Wings, Blue-Bellied Dragonfly Beetle (more like an insect). Each has unique animations when winning.
Each symbol is designed to appeal to the movie’s fans and slot players alike. Although basic gameplay might remind some of more traditional slots with fruits or classic card symbols, this combination caters to diverse tastes by blending both retro-style elements alongside fresh themes inspired from beloved films such as Zootopia that appeals to younger audiences (due in part its engaging storyline).
