Crossy Road is a 5-reel, 3-row video slot game developed by Yodo1 Games in collaboration with Hipster Whale. The game was first released on iOS devices in October 2014 before making its way to Android and other platforms. Crossy Road’s core concept revolves around a simple yet addictive gameplay mechanic, where players control characters as they try to cross roads filled with various hazards.
Theme and Design
The theme of the game is centered around road crossing, drawing inspiration from classic arcade games such as Frogger (1981) and OutRun (1990). Crossy Road The design features vibrant colors, charming graphics, and an upbeat soundtrack that complements the lighthearted atmosphere. Players navigate through a series of increasingly busy roads while avoiding obstacles like cars, trucks, buses, and other hazards.
Symbols
The game’s symbol set is comprised of 10 unique characters: chickens, frogs, cats, dogs, horses, penguins, elephants, giraffes, tigers, and hipsters. Each character has a distinct animation when landing on the reels, adding to the overall charm of the game. These symbols are responsible for generating payouts based on their respective values.
Payouts
Crossy Road operates with a dynamic paytable system, meaning that winning combinations can be achieved through various configurations depending on player’s active line bets and total bet amount. The lowest-paying symbols in the game include chicken (x5), frog (x5) and cat (x5). More valuable characters like horses offer payouts of up to x200 for a 5-of-a-kind combination, while hipster offers the maximum payout potential of x400.
Wilds
There are no traditional Wilds substitutes used in Crossy Road. Instead, game-specific power-ups called "Power-Ups" take on similar functionality by enhancing gameplay and providing temporary benefits such as extra chances or increased winning possibilities during bonus features.
Bonus Features
The main bonus feature is the "Bonus Round," where players can choose to engage with a series of mini-games involving arcade-style challenges, each having their own unique objectives. These games are designed to be highly engaging yet challenging for experienced gamers looking for an authentic experience reminiscent of classic coin-op titles from the 80s and 90s.
Another feature is called "Streaks" – where players can create chain reactions that generate rewards when multiple winning combinations land in succession on consecutive reels without needing additional spins.