Overview of Crossy Road
Crossy Road is a popular video game developed by Hipster Whale that has been around since 2014. The game was initially released for iOS and later ported to other platforms such as Android, Windows Phone, and PlayStation Mobile. In the game, players control a character that attempts to cross busy roads, railroad tracks, and other obstacles while avoiding being hit or caught by hazards.
The Introduction of Casino Slots
In 2016, Hipster Whale announced the release of Crossy Road Crossy Road game Casino Slots, a new variant of the original game that incorporates casino-style slots. This version was released for mobile devices only, although it is possible to play on PC using an emulator. The game features popular slot machine mechanics, complete with spinning reels, winning combinations, and various bonus features.
Theme and Design
Crossy Road Casino Slots takes place in a futuristic world where the main character has evolved into a superhero known as "Champ." Players are transported to different environments, including cityscapes, deserts, and forests, each with its own set of obstacles. The graphics have undergone significant improvements since the release of Crossy Road, but they still maintain their quirky charm.
The slot machine features five reels, three rows, and a total of 1024 ways to win. This is significantly higher than traditional slots that typically offer 9-20 paylines per spin. Players can place bets starting from $0.10 up to $100 per spin.
Symbols
Crossy Road Casino Slots employs various symbols inspired by the original game’s characters and items. There are six different symbols, including Champ (wild), Frogger (scatter), Gold Coin, Golden Ticket, Purple Monkey, and Rainbow Eggplant. Each symbol has a unique payout value and special functions:
- Wild: Substitute for other symbols to create winning combinations
- Scatter: Trigger the bonus round when three or more appear on any reel
Other features include various fruit, food items like burgers and pizzas, as well as arcade characters such as Pac-Man’s Waka and Doodle Jump’s Doodle.
Payouts
The payouts in Crossy Road Casino Slots are relatively low compared to other slots. The highest paying symbol is Champ (wild), which offers a maximum payout of 200x the bet for five symbols on an active payline. However, given that there are 1024 ways to win and up to five Wild reels available during bonus play, actual winnings might be higher.
Here’s a breakdown of payouts for each winning combination:
- Champ (wild) x5: 200x
- Frogger (scatter): 150x with three, 300x with four, or 600x with five
- Gold Coin x3: 100x
- Golden Ticket x2: 40x
- Purple Monkey/ Rainbow Eggplant x2: 30x each
Wilds and Scatters
In Crossy Road Casino Slots, the Wild symbol has unique functions. It not only serves as a substitute for other symbols to create winning combinations but also creates additional reels during free spins.
The Scatter symbol triggers the bonus round when three or more appear on any reel. Three Scatters award five free games while four offer 10 rounds and five trigger 15 free spins.
Bonus Features
Players have access to two main types of bonuses: Free Spins (retriggerable) and a Mystery Bonus game that activates after ten free spin combinations without stopping in an hour of gameplay.
Crossy Road also comes with features like Double-up Wilds, Gamble Feature, Progressive Multiplier FreeSpins, as well as Re-spun Wild & Reel Expands to name but a few.
