Theme and Design
The Crossy Road casino slot machine is a popular online game based on the hit mobile app of the same name. The slot’s theme revolves around classic arcade-style graphics, nostalgic gameplay, and pixelated visuals that resemble 8-bit video games from the 1980s. Developed by Freeplaytech (now part of SG Gaming), this slot aims to evoke memories of childhood playtime while offering an engaging gaming experience for adult players.
Symbols
The game’s symbols are carefully designed to match the nostalgic and playful atmosphere. Players will encounter a range of icons, including:
- The main character: A pixelated road-crossing Crossy Road chicken, which serves as the slot’s wild symbol.
- Various animals (e.g., cat, dog, cow): Each animal represents a different multiplier when appearing on reels 3-6.
- Fruits and vegetables (e.g., apple, carrot, mushroom): These symbols offer lower payouts but still add to the overall visual charm.
- Numbered tiles: Representing coin values from 1x to 1000x.
Payouts
The paytable is set up in a grid-like structure with five reels and six rows of pixels on each reel. Players can choose between a wide range of bets, allowing for diverse gameplay experiences. Each bet corresponds to different payouts, ranging from:
- 1p (one penny) to £100 (100 pounds sterling)
- Low-paying symbols offer up to 10x the player’s stake
- High-paying animals on reels 3-6 can pay between 20x and 5000x
Wilds
The main character, a chicken, acts as both a wild symbol and a bonus icon. When it appears on reels 1 or 2 (adjacent to a numbered tile), the game generates an instant win of up to 100 times the player’s stake.
Scatters
There are no traditional scatters in this slot machine; however, two main features interact with one another: Bonus Mode and Free Spins. A combination of specific symbols on reels 1-5 triggers these modes, but they do not behave like standard scatter icons.
Bonus Features and Modes
While there is only a single feature that can be described as "bonus," Crossy Road has multiple playable scenarios based on various in-game situations:
- Free Spins : Players are awarded up to 20 free spins with varying multipliers for combinations.
- Endless Runner Bonus :
- When two or more numbered tiles appear in consecutive rows, they activate a bonus round of endless running across pixelated roads and intersections (also known as the "infinite runner").
- Free Mode : As part of regular gameplay, this feature randomly enables up to 10x multipliers for symbols.
Gameplay
During normal play:
- Reels can be manually stopped or allowed to auto-spin.
- Automatic betting options are available (up to 100 spins).
- Gamble Feature allows players to wager half their winnings in a separate side bet.