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Introduction to Crazy Time
Crazy Time is a unique and entertaining live casino game developed by Evolution Gaming that draws inspiration from the classic Big Six wheel. The game features a large vertical wheel with 54 segments, each offering different payouts and bonus opportunities. The hosts and the game's interactive nature make it a favorite among casino enthusiasts and streaming content creators.
The Wheel & Segments
The Crazy Time wheel is the centerpiece of the game. It consists of eight different sections where players can place their bets:
Placing Bets & Wager Limits
Players have 15 seconds to place their bets before each round begins. Bets can be placed on the numbers (1, 2, 5, or 10) or on the four bonus games (Coin Flip, Pachinko, Cash Hunt, and Crazy Time). Each segment offers different payout rates, with higher numbers and bonus games providing larger potential returns. You can place a wager as low as $0.10 for each segment. Maximum wagers are as follows:
| Segment | Maximum Wager |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 |
| 2 | $1,000 |
| 5 | $750 |
| 10 | $500 |
| Coin Flip | $250 |
| Pachinko | $125 |
| Cash Hunt | $125 |
| Crazy Time | $100 |
The Top Slot
Above the main wheel is the Top Slot, which adds an exciting twist to each round. The Top Slot consists of two reels: one displaying the bet spots (numbers and bonus games) and the other showing multipliers. Before the wheel spins, the Top Slot spins and may align to apply a multiplier to a specific bet spot. If the wheel lands on that spot, the winnings are multiplied accordingly.
The Four Bonus Games
Cash Hunt
A giant wall with 108 random multipliers hidden behind various symbols. Players select a symbol within the allotted time or let the game choose for them. Once the selection is made, symbols reveal the hidden multipliers and winnings are determined.
The individual prizes are revealed to viewers before being shuffled — locations are determined by RNG. All players are afforded the same multiplier location opportunities. If two players choose the same coordinates, they receive the same multiplier.
There is no strategy to picking a symbol on the board in Cash Hunt, but a player would probably want to choose their own symbol rather than let the system pick one for them.
108 Multipliers Pure RNG Selection
Pachinko
A large Pachinko board with 16 random multipliers at the bottom is revealed. The host drops a puck from the top and it bounces off pegs until it lands on a multiplier. If the puck lands on a "double" or "triple" slot, the multipliers are increased and the puck is dropped again — these slots can be re-triggered, potentially leading to multiple drops and larger multipliers.
The Pachinko board is not mechanical. The pegs are not physical — this game is pure RNG. The puck moves in the direction dictated by the RNG to eventually land in a slot. Evolution does not clearly explain this to the viewer, which spawns conspiracy theories.
16 Multiplier Slots Double & Triple Re-triggers
Coin Flip
A coin with two sides, each displaying a different multiplier, is flipped by the Flip-O-Matic machine. The multiplier on the side that lands face up is applied to the player's bet. There is a high side (7x–100x) and a low side (2x–5x). A Rescue Flip can occur on low-value results (2x or 3x), though these are not common.
Weightings apply to the RNG — there are heavier weights toward lower multipliers than higher multipliers when assigning values to each side of the coin.
High: 7x – 100x Low: 2x – 5x
Crazy Time
The highlight of the game — available on only one segment of the wheel. Players are taken to a separate game area with a giant wheel featuring 64 segments with various multipliers plus "double" and "triple" slots. Players choose one of three flappers (green, blue, or yellow) and the host spins the wheel. Landing on "double" or "triple" increases the multipliers and the wheel is spun again, potentially leading to massive payouts.
Crazy Time is a pure RNG bonus game and the wheel is computer generated.
64-Segment Wheel 3 Flappers Double & Triple Re-triggers
Strategies
There are a number of ways to approach Crazy Time and everyone has their own strategy. What is not recommended is the common streamer/YouTuber strategy of betting only on the bonus games — this is just perilous and foolish.
Advanced
Machine Learning Strategy
Much like Sweet Bonanza Candyland, machine learning methods can be used to determine which segments to choose and when to enter bets at all. Interestingly, Evolution exposes the name of the individual host in the game results API, which can be helpful in determining how a particular host spins the wheel and whether they experience pseudorandomness with their spins.
To implement this strategy, access the game's API to collect data and create your own machine learning model using Python and libraries such as Scikit-Learn. It is tougher to create a Crazy Time model than a model for Monopoly Live or Sweet Bonanza Candyland, but it can be done. Extensively test any model before using it with real funds.
61.11% coverage
Everything But 1 Strategy
- 2: 4 units
- 5: 2 units
- 10: 2 units
- Bonuses: 1 unit each
This strategy refunds the player on a 2 and 5, on a 10 it results in a 10 unit profit, and on the bonuses it depends on the outcome of each round. A Top Slot multiplier opens the door for much larger winnings. The risk is obvious — the 1 is the most common segment on the wheel. Requires 12 units minimum ($1.20 per spin at minimum wager).
74.07% coverage
RTP Friendly Strategy
- 1: 6 units
- 2: 4 units
- 10: 1 unit
- Cash Hunt: 1 unit
1 and 2 neutralize losses for other wagers should they hit, while still leaving them available to profit on a Top Slot multiplier. 10 has a better RTP than Coin Flip and the same probability of landing. Cash Hunt has a slightly lower RTP but still appreciably larger than Pachinko and Crazy Time and enables a larger return than a sub-10x Coin Flip. The risk is 5 being exposed and a 10 result producing a 1 unit loss — but it beats the Coin Flip alternative. A Top Slot multiplier on the 10 can lead to an exit-worthy win.
70.37% coverage
RTP Friendly, Less Coverage Strategy
- 1: 5 units
- 5: 2 units
- 10: 1 unit
- Coin Flip: 1 unit
- Cash Hunt: 1 unit
Less coverage than the previous strategy — the 2 is exposed — but the two most RTP-friendly bonus games are in play alongside the 5. The 1 results in a breakeven, the 5 in a 2 unit profit, the 10 in a 1 unit profit. Coin Flip and Cash Hunt depend on the bonus outcome.
Conspiracy Theories
"The Wheel is Rigged"
This one is unfortunately popularized by streamers and problem gamblers. Consider that this is a game where the odds are already not in the player's favor. Crazy Time is a volatile game — Treasure Island, for example, offers better RTP (96.56%) and its bonus games can easily outpace any bonus in Crazy Time.
Many believe there are brakes, controllers, and motors in the wheel. This is not the case. The flapper can be an issue and leads to inconsistency across sessions — sometimes it is tight, sometimes quite loose, depending on wear and tear. Crazy Time A exists because the wheel and bonus game features require maintenance. The game has been around since July 2020, and the demand necessitates a second instance.
Casino gambling is heavily regulated and audited. Evolution releases spin results via their API in real time — players can audit results themselves and will find they line up with probabilities well over a long-term period. Most rigging claims come from players employing high-risk strategies hoping for 1000x multipliers. Setting expectations properly is important. If the game were rigged, they should simply bet the conservative numbers — but they don't adapt because they want someone to blame.
Evolution does not do themselves any favors by not improving communications, maintenance, and engineering. They actively feed conspiratorial thinking.
"The Pachinko Puck Fell Through"
This is an error, not a conspiracy. The game is pure RNG with a physical prop — there are no mechanical elements. The pegs are not real, so this is not like the Plinko board from The Price is Right. When this issue occurs, it is a technical problem with the puck connecting with the board to land in one of the specified slots.
"Coin Flip Doom Switch" and "What's the Deal with the Wait?"
Coin Flip is a rather quick game and timing can seem strange between production and the host. There is no micromanagement going on. It's all randomized from the flip strength to the high/low side multiplier values. Weightings can still apply to RNG and there are heavier weights toward lower multipliers than higher multipliers when assigning values to each side of the coin.
"Crazy Time and Crazy Time A are Different"
Crazy Time A has more glitter in the set pieces than Crazy Time. Beyond the hosts, number of players, and the use of glitter, there is no difference between the two.