The world of online casinos is constantly evolving, with new games being released regularly to cater to the diverse tastes and preferences of players worldwide. One such game that has been making waves in recent times is "Crossy Road", a slot machine developed by Big Blue Bubble, an independent game development studio based Crossy Road in Canada.
At first glance, one might think that "Crossy Road" is just another variation of the classic fruit machines or traditional video slots found in brick-and-mortar casinos. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. The game’s unique blend of modern design elements, quirky features, and nostalgic charm sets it apart from its more conventional counterparts.
Design and Theme
The moment you launch "Crossy Road" on your preferred device or platform, you’ll notice a sleek and colorful interface that screams fun and excitement. Inspired by the 1980s, the game’s visuals are reminiscent of classic arcade games, with pixelated graphics that transport players to an era of bright colors and futuristic sounds.
The design is divided into several sections, including the reels, paytable, and control panel. The five-by-three reel configuration is nestled above a transparent blue background featuring animated icons from various classic arcade-style elements such as traffic lights, birds in flight, frogs leaping through lily pads, and so forth.
Symbols and Payouts
The "Crossy Road" slot boasts an array of engaging symbols inspired by the game’s nostalgic theme. The lowest-paying symbols include six different characters or creatures: a frog (A), a bird flying overhead (K), a road runner running down the street (Q), a sheep on the lam crossing a bridge (J), and two icons in animated motion resembling classic arcade "speedsters" (9, 10). There’s also an adorable mascot ‘Pixel Guy’ wearing shades.
The game features six standard symbols with low to high payouts: $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $5,000 and a wild. The payouts for each combination are quite generous considering their value; but you need to have all three matching symbols on the first reel. There’s also a scatter icon ‘Pixel Girl’, that pays in free spins as well.
Wilds
"Crossy Road" features two types of Wild: the main game Wild, which replaces any other symbol except scatters and multipliers, plus an animated bonus version of the Pixel Guy character available during Free Spins mode (which we’ll discuss later). Although there isn’t much unique about this element when compared to slots with more diverse sets, it does get the job done.