The creation of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum drew a lot of attention to the potential of the blockchain. As with most other new forms of technology, the question that soon arose was, can it facilitate some form of online gambling? The answer to this question was the Crash game.

Crash gambling is a novel approach to casino games that mimics the rise and fall of trading markets and how they are displayed in trading apps. This line chart was simple enough for developers to code on this new platform and was easy for players to connect with.

How Do Crash Games Work?

Playing a Crash game is also incredibly intuitive. All you need to do is select your bet size, which can range from €0.10 up to €100.00, and hit the Play button. The traditional versions of the game then saw a marker begin at the bottom left of the screen and climb from there as the win multiplier grew.

While there is no skill that allows the players to predict where the 'market will crash', the games do not offer an auto-exit setting. The player is the one to decide to exit the game by hitting the Claim button.

Exit early, and you leave money on the table. Wait too long, and the game will hit its crash point, and you will lose the bet. This direct cause-and-effect loop is perfect for creating tension and excitement for the player.

 The Evolution of Crash Games in 2023

As we have seen, with the wide variety of instant slots and the incredible new gameshow-themed live casino games from Evolution Gaming, casino software developers are incredibly talented at finding new ways to make a game genre appealing and entertaining.

While early Crash games played with the line graph concept, transforming it into aeroplanes, rocket ships, footballs, and even a flying superhero, we have begun to see the next generation of the genre keeps the odds-based payouts while delivering a unique gaming experience.

Here are five new Crash games that we enjoyed playing:

✓Wasabi Whiskers

Cats truly do rule the internet, and it is no different when it comes to feline-filled Crash gambling. In Wasabi Whiskers, you bet on how much sushi a hilarious Japanese cat can consume before his eyes become too big for his stomach.

The highlights of Wasabi Whiskers are:

1. Theme: Asian, Cats, Sushi
2. Developer: Darwin Gaming
3. Bet Size: 0.50 – 100.00

In Wasabi Whiskers, you can place up to two bets per round to add excitement to the proceedings. While both hands can be manually activated and then cashed out, you do have the option to activate Auto Play. During autoplay rounds, you can set the cash-out multiplier, the bet amount, and the number of games that will be played using these settings.

The lefthand column creates an added layer of intrigue as it shows the bets of other live players. Here, you can see who the most tentative players are, who gamble aggressively, and where you fall in the greater scheme of things.

Fury Stairs

Fury Stairs is a uniquely entertaining title that took us back to the glory days of pixelated games, where your skill at the game determined your success. We know that in Fury Stairs, the chances of gaining another level or triggering a burning platform are purely based on the odds, but the fact that you choose where to climb creates a sense of purpose and ownership.

The highlights of Fury Stairs are:

1. Theme: Platforming, Pixel Gaming
2. Developer: Turbo Games
3. Bet Size: 0.10 – 100.00

We love that the developer connected the odds and win multipliers with the number of fireballs that will appear on each level. This allows you to set your difficulty level and your preferred risk level.

Fury Stairs is a slower burn game where you can only play one round at a time, and there are no autoplay options. The developer invites you to savour the moment and carefully pick your path.

Cappadocia

Ever dreamed of taking to the skies in a hot air balloon? In Cappadocia, you can make this dream come true as each click of the 'Go' button launches a brightly coloured balloon, but be sure to bring it back down to the earth before it disappears in a burst of streamers and coins.

The highlights of Cappadocia are:

1. Theme: Ballooning
2. Developer: Smartsoft Gaming
3. Bet Size: 0.10 - 100.00

When you first load Cappadocia, you will find that each of the ten available balloons you can launch presents an increasingly larger bet size. These bet sizes can be adjusted by mousing over the icon and using the + or – controls. This way, you can launch as many balloons as you like while maintaining your budget.

It is also fun to know that the other balloons you see taking off in the distance are not there to keep the background interesting. They are the balloons of other players enjoying this relaxing crash variant at the same time as you are.

Save the Princess

Turbo Games invites you to don a set of armour and storm the dungeon to rescue the princess in this gorgeous homage to both classic pixel games like Mario Bros. and the heroic fantasy adventures we grew up enjoying.

The highlights of Save the Princess are:

1. Theme: Hero, Princess, Pixel Gaming
2. Developer: Turbo Games
3. Bet Size: 0.10 – 100.00

As the hero, you are kitted with armour, a fire extinguisher, and garlic. To make your way through a level of the dungeon, pick a door and either battle the enemy behind it or go through undeterred if it's empty.

Each item can only be used once per game, so while you can defeat a single enemy type once if you meet that foe deeper in the dungeon, it will end your run. This is still a Crash game, so cash out your profits and return for another run.

Luva Melhor do Mundo

A Crash gaming roundup would only be complete with a sports-themed title. In Luva Melhor do Mundo, which translates as ‘Best Glove in the World, ’ Darwin Gaming explores their love of football. You play the role of the striker going head-to-head with the best goalkeeper in the world. The stakes are simple: beat him, and he will pay you, but for each goal he saves, he keeps your cash.

The highlights of Limbo Rider are:

1. Theme: Soccer, Football
2. Developer: Darwin Gaming
3. Bet Size: 1.00 – 100.00

While you might be tempted to click a spot in the net, we recommend holding down the mouse button and dragging the shot to the net. The developer has added some great special effects, shot power-ups, and a very satisfying sound effect as the ball slams into the net, leaving the keeper defeated on the ground.

The game also features a fantastic Latin American score that adds depth and intensity. Each round consists of five shots on goal; if you score, the win multiplier increases. Scoring five times in a row peaks at the max multiplier (in our example, this was 32.60x, but it increases the more you stake) and resets the round after paying out your winnings.