Crossing the Line to a Jackpot

The Crossy Road casino slot is an online video game developed by Hipster Whale, based on the popular mobile game of the same name. Released in 2015 for desktop computers and later adapted for mobile devices, this title combines elements of puzzle games with those of traditional slots.

Theme

Crossy Road’s theme revolves around a classic American road trip from the mid-20th century, complete with nostalgic cars, quaint roadside diners, and serene country landscapes. The game aims to recreate the simplicity and charm of an old-fashioned drive Crossy Road game demo through various US locations, all while offering players the excitement of slot machine gameplay.

Design

Upon launching Crossy Road, users are presented with a colorful, 5×3 grid layout where five reels rotate in sequence. Symbols include retro cars from different eras, classic roadside attractions like diners and motels, as well as pedestrians attempting to cross the road. The overall design is both visually appealing and simple enough for anyone familiar with mobile games or slot machines to navigate quickly.

Symbols

Gameplay symbols consist of various items found on or near a US highway from yesteryear:

• Low-paying symbols: cars (ranging in value, depending on rarity), pedestrians
• High-paying symbols: diners, motels, old gas stations, and specific vehicles like the DeLorean.

Payouts

Each symbol pays according to its rank based on paylines. The number of winning combinations can increase with each bet multiplier added (up to a 25x multi). A standard payout table shows that pedestrians offer lower payouts, while classic roadside attractions like diners and old gas stations are worth significantly more.

Wilds & Scatters

There is no separate wild or scatter symbol in Crossy Road. Instead, the ‘Free Crossing’ feature functions similarly as scatters would; see further details below on Bonus Features.

Bonus Features – Free Crossing

Crossing free spaces, essentially empty squares between other icons where players can collect a random reward without having been part of an actual spin result (thus technically behaving like wilds &/or bonus symbols in terms of gameplay).

On certain occasions when one such icon is ‘freely crossed’, the game provides extra points based on collected rewards. This makes every bet worth more than standard payouts due to opportunities for surprise enhancements.

Free Spins

Free crossing functions, briefly explained above (which act similarly as a scatter/bonus mechanism), aren’t exactly free spins because they involve no fixed round count or mandatory features exclusive of normal gameplay but only serve as optional additions within already existing wagering periods.