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Crash games today are nothing like those we played from 2014 to 2020. The genre of crash gambling has been breaking barriers and constantly evolving with each year.
We would even go as far as to say that crash gambling has made the biggest leap in the shortest amount of time compared to other online casino game genres. Perhaps that is the reason behind their immense success, as suspected by Crash Gambler.
Today, we’ll be taking a look at all the elements a good, modern crash game should contain and how those elements help retain players and keep them having fun for hours on end.
Table of Contents
Core Gameplay Mechanics
The basic game mechanic behind crash games is perhaps the only thing that has remained the same since the first crash game was introduced on the Bitcontalk forums in 2014.
The key idea, regardless of design, features, and other add-ons, is still to:
- Place a bet
- Watch the multiplier rise
- Cash-out before the game goes bust
Even with the advanced betting automation, we’ll talk about later, this game mechanic still remains present in all crash games.
Algorithmic Innovation
Let’s start with the basics. As you might know, the behind-the-scenes engine (aka the algorithm) is the basis of every crash game.
Modern crash games feature the following:
- A certified fair random number generator (RNG) algorithm that provides players with fairness but does not allow them to check the fairness in real-time
- A provably fair RNG algorithm that allows players to modify their client-side seed value and check the fairness in real-time
These two types of algorithms have become the golden standards of modern crash games, and numerous regulators around the world demand that the game be fair. Gone are the days when the casinos could tamper with the game’s results!
Aviator by Spribe is a prime example of a game combining a provably fair algorithm with numerous other modern features.
Betting Interfaces and Automation
As silly as it may sound, seeing a game with a single betting interface is odd these days. The majority of new crash games spoil players with two, some even three betting interfaces.
This means you can place multiple bets simultaneously in either manual or auto mode. You can imagine how many options open up in terms of strategy.
I just mentioned the auto-betting mode. Here are the auto-betting features we expect a modern crash game to have:
- Automatic bet placement for a selected or unlimited amount of rounds
- Automatic cashing out at a pre-determined multiplier
- Modifying the bet amount or resetting the bet amount upon a loss or a win
- Stop limits based on a profit goal or loss limit
Some games go even further than this with crash betting scripts and additional features.
Design and Narrative
Creativity is king. The games we’ve seen released in the past two years have been pushing the boundaries in terms of design. Even though we still like the classic chart-based crash games, one thing is for sure: a modern game needs to stand out in terms of design and narrative.
In recent years, we’ve seen the following:
- Games with RPG-style 3D designs
- Customizable in-game characters
- Games with NFTs implemented into the gameplay
- Crash games with storylines and distinct narratives
Attention-grabbing designs and customizable game characters are two things that are closing the gap between gaming and iGaming. This is the future, and we see it in real-time.
Are NFTs the future of crash games? It seems so!
Multiplayer Features
Playing crash alone used to be acceptable in 2018, but guess what? Players want to feel like they’re in the game with other players as well. We’ve been observing this trend for some time now, and it’s clear that game developers have, too.
The majority of new crash games are equipped with:
- A live leaderboard section
This is a feature where you can see other players place bets, cash out, or lose it all in real-time. - Biggest win leaderboard
Wondering how your wins stack against others? The biggest win leaderboard is a modern crash essential. - Player’s chatroom
If you want to brag about your win or laugh at others who cashed out too early, the in-game chatrooms are where you can do that. Some games even feature chatroom rain rewards and emojis!
The key takeaway is that modern crash games implement features that make the game feel like a multiplayer experience; crash gambling is no longer a single-player campaign!
Aero by Upgaming combined all the features we listed above, but they also feature in-game tournaments.
Game Documentation and Rules
This should not even be a topic of discussion, but oh well, it is. The amount of crash games that come with sub-par in-game documentation about the algorithm in use, the game’s features, and other essential information is astonishing.
That is why the last thing we’re listing here today is highly important. A modern crash game should not make players go on a hunt after the basic game information that should be defined inside the game’s documentation.
Conclusion
Forging a crash game in 2024 is definitely more challenging than it was 5 years ago.
Not only are game providers expected to step up their game in terms of all the aspects we just mentioned above, but they are also expected to meet the numerous regulator demands if they wish to see their games succeed in various markets worldwide.
Lastly, we would love to see modern crash games implement more player protection measures, such as spending limits and in-game self-exclusion options.
