Crash games have taken the world of online gaming by storm, with a flurry of exciting titles to explore including Aviator, FlyX, Spaceman, Big Bass Crash, and plenty more. If you’re wondering what on earth all the fuss is about, prepare for takeoff in our beginners guide to crash casino games!

Crash Games Explained

Aviator crash game featuring a red plane ascending with a multiplier above it that increases as the plane flies higher

Crash games are very simple little casino games that generally revolve around an increasing multiplier, which is illustrated by something flying (but not always!) – for example a rocket, plane or superhero.

As the plane/rocket/superhero flies higher, a win multiplier increases, and your job as the player is to decide the right time to cash out before the flight is over, ie. the crash, which is completely random every time.

The appeal of these games lies in their simplicity, speed, and the fact that all of the decision making rests with the player. It all boils down to this: how high can you stand to watch that multiplier climb and can you cash out before crashing?

Learn the Rules of Crash Casino Games

FlyX crash game featuring an orange superhero flying through the sky and a multiplier increasing as the superhero flies higher

Crash gambling casino games are incredibly easy to learn thanks to just a few simple rules. Here’s a closer look at the general layout and design of the most common crash casino games to illustrate the rules.

The Betting Area

The interactive area of the game is usually at the bottom. This is where you’ll place your bet for the next round and cash out during the active round.

The Visual

The vast majority of the game screen is usually taken up by an illustration. In Aviator, it’s a red plane taking off and flying higher. In FlyX, it’s a little orange-clad superhero zooming higher into the sky. And in Big Bass Crash, the familiar friendly fisherman is trawling his net through the water.

Whatever form it takes, this illustration represents the time the multiplier is increasing. When the illustration ends, ie. the plane or superhero flies off, or the fisherman loses his net, that’s the crash, which marks the end of the round – and the loss of your bet if you didn’t cash out beforehand!

The Results History

Somewhere close to the visual is where you’ll find a history of the previous few multiplier results, ie. the highest multiplier that was reached before the crash. Many players find this useful in gauging when to cash out.

How to Play Crash Games

Big Bass Crash game featuring a fishing boat dragging a trawler net through the water with an increasing multiplier underneath

Take your pick from the 17+ crash games available to explore at PlayOJO, then follow these simple steps to play:

  1. Watch the game first: Take a minute or two to watch a few rounds so you can familiarise yourself with the layout and pace of the game
  2. Place your bet: Select one of the preset amounts or use the + and – buttons to choose a specific bet amount, then click the button to place your bet
  3. Decide when to cash out: Once the round begins, the multiplier will start to climb. When you’re ready, click the Cash Out or Collect button to claim your winnings. Make sure you do it before the crash or your bet will be lost!

Tips for Playing Crash Games

Circus Launch crash game featuring a chicken with a rocket on its back flying through space as a multiplier overhead increases

Wondering how to get the most out of crash games? Here’s a few tips to get you started.

Watch a few rounds first

Probably the best piece of advice when it comes to playing crash games, especially if it’s your first time, is to take a few minutes to watch the game before you start betting. Crash games are very fast-paced, with rounds taking mere seconds to complete, so it pays to get yourself up to speed before you start placing bets.

Play in demo mode

Some crash casino games have a demo version you can play, which is well worth taking advantage of, especially if you’re a beginner. That way, you can familiarise yourself with the rules and play a few rounds without risking your own money until you’re ready.

Stick to single bets at first

Many crash betting games let you place multiple bets per round, but if you’re just starting out, this can introduce more complexity before you’re ready. Keep things simple at first by sticking to a single bet per round. Once you’ve had a bit of practice, you can start experimenting with multiple bets.

FAQs

What happens if I don’t cash out during a crash game?

If you don’t cash out before the crash, your bet will be lost.

What is the top prize in crash games?

The multipliers of most crash games max out at around 5,000x to 10,000x your bet. However, some games have multipliers of up to 100,000x!

Can crash games be predicted?

Like many other casino games, the outcomes of crash games are determined by a random number generator, which means there’s no way to predict the results of each round.

Sarah McIver

Sarah McIver

Sarah is a veteran copywriter for the gambling industry with experience spanning more than two decades. When she's not immersed in the world of wordcraft, she can usually be found playing retro video games, slicing colourful blocks in VR or teasing her cheeky but loveable cat.