The Crossy Road slot machine is a popular online casino game developed by Yggdrasil Gaming, based on the popular mobile game of the same name. The original Crossy Road mobile game was released in 2014 and became an instant hit, selling over 50 million copies worldwide. The slot machine adaptation retains the same theme and gameplay mechanics as the mobile game but with some significant enhancements.
Theme and Design
The Crossy Road slot is set on a cityscape at night, complete Crossy Road with buildings, streets, traffic lights, and pedestrians trying to cross the road. The background image changes dynamically based on the current spin or bonus feature being played out. The symbols are designed in 3D style, making them more engaging than your average slots.
Symbols
The paytable is comprised of a range of colorful characters and objects that appear frequently during gameplay:
- Card values (A, K, Q, J) in retro-style design
- Animals such as cats, dogs, and birds trying to cross the road
- Classic cars, buses, trucks, and taxis
Payouts
Wins are calculated based on how many matching symbols land adjacently across a 5×3 grid. The maximum payout for each symbol is as follows:
- Card values (A-K): up to 10 times your stake per line
- Animals: up to 50 times your stake per line
- Vehicles: up to 200 times your stake per line
Wilds
The Wild Symbol in Crossy Road Slot Machine represents the game’s mascot, Chuck. This symbol has a special property when it appears on reels 1-4 and substitutes for all other symbols except Scatters.
Scatters
There are two Scatter Symbols:
- One scatter is used to trigger a random feature: "Fog" which makes all icons go grey with only the game logo being visible
- The second scatter has an additional function as explained under Bonus Features below
bonus features
Free Spins and Bonus Rounds
When you land 3 of any Scatter Symbol on a payline, you trigger one free spin or bonus round. When the Free Spin is triggered by the first scatter symbol (mentioned above), it gives a random number of spins from 1 to 5 with increasing multiplier:
- Initial bet: x2
- +50% increase in stake size after each win
If the second scatter was used as an input for free games, these have been activated but here is what can happen during this event:
- An extra Scatter has a unique role – triggering of up to 3 additional Wilds (Chuck’s friends)
- When two Scatters landed on same reel together with at least one wild chuck friend will be added; giving more chance for successful combinations
Volatility, RTP, and Betting Range
The slot offers both medium-high volatility and an average Return to Player percentage of 96.1%. However, a maximum return is possible which amounts to approximately x1250 on the house bet.
Betting Options
Stakes for Crossy Road Slot range from $0.10 (minimum) up through several incremental levels all way up until reaching top at $40 each per line with various options in between such as 20c,50¢,$1 and more.
The higher stakes enable a higher win potential due to larger multipliers but also contribute significantly towards lowering RTP so it is recommended that players stick within their financial limits before placing bet on any game.
Mobile Play Experience
As expected given its origins from mobile gaming industry Yggdrasil has worked closely with operators like Leo Vegas and others offering cross compatible versions making available for handheld play across major platforms Android & iOS systems.