Introduction
The Chicken Run Game, also known as "Chicken Frenzy" or simply "Chicken", is a 5-reel online video slot machine developed by Pragmatic Play. Released in 2020, this game has become increasingly popular among players worldwide due to its engaging theme, exciting features, and generous payouts.
Theme and Design
The Chicken Run Game takes place on a farm where chickens have organized an escape plan to fly the coop. The background depicts a rural setting with rolling hills and Chicken Run review distant mountains. Symbols are colorful and well-designed, featuring various characters from the farm, including Chickens (low-paying), Hens (mid-paying), Roosters (high-paying), Farmers, and Dogs (scatters). Other symbols include standard fruit icons such as Lemons, Plums, Oranges, Cherries, and Grapes.
Symbols
The low-paying Chicken symbol pays out up to 5x the bet per line. Hens offer mid-payouts of up to 10x the stake when five are lined up. Roosters are the highest-paying chicken symbols, rewarding up to 25x the total wager for five in a row.
Payouts
The Chicken Run Game’s paytable is moderate to high volatility, meaning that winnings can occur at any time but may be less frequent than in lower-volatility slots. Payout multipliers vary depending on the symbol combination:
- Low-paying symbols: up to 5x the total bet per line
- Mid-paying Hens and low-paying Chicken symbols combined (e.g., three Chickens + two Hens): up to 30x the stake
Wilds
There is no dedicated Wild symbol in this slot, but any of the farm animal characters can act as substitutes for standard icons when used within winning combinations. Note that some bonus features also have unique replacement mechanics.
Scatters and Bonus Features
The Scatter symbol features a cartoon-style Dog icon. Three or more scatter symbols anywhere on the reels trigger Free Spins:
- 10 free spins with up to 5x multiplier (randomly awarded for each spin)
- Re-spins triggered until all scatters are removed from play When a winning combination includes three, four, or five scatter icons at once, extra free games can be unlocked:
Number of Scatters Free Games Awarded 3 5 4 10 5 20
Additional features include the following:
- Wild Chick : randomly selects a standard symbol and replaces it with Wild Chick. This happens during non-winning combinations.
- Flying Chicken Frenzy Bonus : three or four chickens anywhere on reels can activate bonus spins:
- Three scatters: five re-spins, each starting with a guaranteed win
- Four scatters: ten free games (each winning combination is doubled)
- A randomly triggered Mini-Sum appears once during the game; it sums all existing wins and applies them as cash credits.
Free Spins
The number of spins can vary greatly depending on the random multiplier applied when entering Free Games. Each round has a chance to retrigger more free games or extend active sessions by choosing a special random multipliers: up to 25x, 50x, or even 100x total bet.
RTP and Volatility
According to Pragmatic Play’s official information, the Chicken Frenzy Slot Machine has an average Return To Player (RTP) of approximately 96.20% over long periods (10,000+ spins). While not extremely high compared to other slots on the market, this RTP rate is relatively favorable.
Volatility in this game can be described as moderate-high; more frequent wins contribute less often than might initially appear due to increasing amounts at stake with higher multipliers applied during Free Spins sessions. In general terms:
- Small, random prizes
- Rare larger payouts
