Crossy Road is a casino game developed by Freeplaytech in partnership with Hipster Whale, based on the popular mobile game of the same name released by Matt Hall and Ben Watkin in 2014. This online Crossy Road slot takes players back to the golden age of arcade games while incorporating modern features that cater to both new and seasoned gamers alike.
Theme
The Crossy Road casino game embodies a classic arcade theme reminiscent of timeless hits like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Space Invaders. Players are transported to a vibrant 8-bit environment where cartoon-style graphics reign supreme. Each spin takes them on a journey through cityscapes, complete with roads, buildings, traffic signals, and pedestrians crossing the road – all rendered in an adorable low-resolution style. This nostalgic setting will appeal deeply to gamers who have fond memories of retro arcade experiences.
Design
At first glance, Crossy Road appears deceptively simple due to its bright and cheerful design; however, closer inspection reveals a rich tapestry woven from intricate details that make the game truly engaging. Each symbol features colorful characters such as chickens, sheep, frogs, cats, dogs, raccoons, pandas, and even dinosaurs crossing roads or navigating obstacles with distinctive animations. These lively illustrations add depth to gameplay while also providing endless hours of entertainment value.
Symbols
In the Crossy Road casino slot game, players will encounter a variety of symbols that are inspired by animals commonly found in children’s books as well as those from popular cartoons and comics – each with its unique characteristics. The following breakdown highlights key features for select animal symbols:
- Chicken : Wild Symbol; substitutes any basic symbol to create winning combinations.
- Panda: High-Pay symbol, worth 5x the total bet per spin in a win.
- T-Rex , Dolphin , and other high-paying animals offer substantial rewards too.
Other notable features include:
- Scatter Symbols (pedestrians crossing roads), which activate Bonus Features upon three or more simultaneous appearances on any enabled line.
- Regular symbols – low-value characters like humans, vehicles, buildings etc., which create winning combinations when appearing in sequences across the reels from left to right.
Payouts
Wins are triggered whenever three, four or five identical animal symbols appear consecutively either horizontally (left-to-right) or vertically. Low-paying human, car, house and tree symbols pay modest rewards while higher-value characters including chickens, pandas, dinosaurs etc., provide more substantial payouts.
Chicken Wild : Substitutes all basic symbols in winning combinations. Panda , Dolphin , etc.: High value animals offer high rewards; each contributes a specific multiplier to total bet (5x). Additional low-paying regulars and their respective multipliers have not been listed here but can be viewed within-game.
Wilds & Scatters
Crossy Road’s gameplay features several unique mechanics:
- Chicken Wild : Fills in for missing symbols, thus creating winning combinations when substituting any basic character.
- Panda and other High Paying Animals: These creatures are worth significantly higher payoffs than lower-value characters.
Pedestrians crossing roads serve as the game’s Scatter Symbol; activating the bonus features upon three or more simultaneous appearances on an enabled line will reward players with multiple free spins or instant cash payouts depending on specific combinations encountered. Bonus Rounds offer up to 200 Free Spins when combined correctly within-game environments described below.
Bonus Features & Free Spins
Crossy Road introduces several exciting features that elevate gameplay:
- Bonus Spins : Triggered by landing three or more Scatter symbols (Pedestrians crossing the road) on any active line. Depending upon their appearance count, a total of 5 to up-to-200 Bonus Spin awards are granted.
Players have options within each spin: choose either Standard with increased stakes for potential greater rewards or switch between various "Character" settings – e.g., using high-paying pandas in place lower value pedestrians.
RTP & Volatility
Crossy Road features a relatively high return-to-player rate (RTP) and an average volatility, which signifies:
- High RTP: Players receive their winnings more frequently compared to slots with low RTPs.
- Average Volatility : Winning opportunities appear with moderate regularity allowing players manage funds effectively over prolonged sessions.