Crossy Road is a mobile casino slot game that has taken the world by storm since its release in 2014. Developed by Freeplaytech (formerly known as Yodo1), this game has managed to capture the hearts of millions of players worldwide, and for good reason. In this review, we will take an in-depth look at what makes Crossy Road a standout slot game.
Theme
The theme of Crossy Road is centered around the classic 1980s arcade game Frogger. Players are transported to a virtual world filled with retro-style graphics and sounds that evoke memories of Crossy Road the original game. The game’s title, "Crossy Road," refers to the game’s objective: guiding your character across the road while avoiding traffic.
Design
The design of Crossy Road is simple yet effective. The game features bright, vibrant colors and a clean interface that makes it easy for players to navigate. The background of the game is designed to resemble a busy street, complete with trees, buildings, and other obstacles that add to the challenge and excitement.
One unique feature of the game’s design is its ability to incorporate various themed characters and accessories. Players can unlock new characters, including animals, cartoon-style humans, and even famous celebrities like Elvis Presley and Albert Einstein. Each character comes with its own set of symbols and animations, adding variety and interest to the gameplay.
Symbols
The basic symbols in Crossy Road include classic playing card values (9-A) as well as a collection of themed characters. The highest-paying symbol is the game’s titular "Crossy" frog character, which awards 100x for five matches on an active payline.
In addition to these standard symbols, there are several special icons that trigger various bonus features and rewards:
- Wild: A blank space with a green checkmark in the center. Can substitute any symbol except scatter.
- Scatter: An image of a broken road sign. Awards 1x for three matches on an active payline.
Payouts
The payout structure for Crossy Road is fairly straightforward, with each character paying out based on their individual values:
Symbol Payout (5x) Character 1 $50.00 Character 2 $30.00 Playing Card: K-Q $20.00-$10.00 Playing Card: J-9 $8.00
The game’s RTP is around 95%, indicating a house edge of approximately 5%. However, we’ll delve deeper into this statistic later.
Wilds
As mentioned earlier, the wild symbol in Crossy Road appears as an empty space with a green checkmark inside. This blank icon serves as a substitute for all standard symbols except the scatter and can appear on any reel.
When multiple wilds land together, they form new winning combinations without having to replace each other. However, if two or more wilds are adjacent to another symbol, that symbol cannot participate in any payline.
Scatters
The scatter symbol is represented by an image of a broken road sign with the words "Crossy Road" written underneath. Three scatters anywhere on the reels will trigger the bonus game (more on this later).
In addition to triggering free spins and other bonuses, three or more scattered icons award 10x their total bet amount as a prize.
Bonus Features
Free Spins:
One of Crossy’s standout features is its Free Spin system. If you manage to land three scatter symbols anywhere across the reels, you’ll trigger a series of free games. During this round, all standard wins will be multiplied by 2x except for any scatters and special rewards that can only appear during the bonus phase (see below).
However, keep in mind that no multiplier applies when two or more wilds are adjacent to another symbol.
Free Spins Bonus:
During the initial spin cycle after the Free Spin mode has been triggered, a second scatter icon appears randomly on any of reels 1-5. A total of five free spins is awarded for this first bonus trigger event and there’s an extra scatter award every 25 active rounds for higher frequency occurrence within each gameplay session – as long your play rate keeps up with regular sessions!
