Crash Games Explained: How They Work and Why They're So Popular
2026-09-23 · 4 min read · Crypto Casinos
Crash is on almost every crypto casino, skin site and Solana platform. The rules take ten seconds to learn.
How a round works
1. You place a bet before the round starts. 2. A multiplier climbs from 1.00x upward. 3. Cash out any time to win your bet times the current multiplier. 4. At a random point the game "crashes". Anyone who hasn't cashed out loses the bet.
Auto cash-out
Most sites let you set a target, like 2.00x, so the game cashes out for you. It removes the temptation to hold too long.
The math
Every crash point is decided before the round starts, usually with a provably fair system. The house edge (often 1–4%) is built into how often the game crashes early. Over time, no strategy beats it: - Low targets like 1.2x win often but pay little. - High targets like 10x win rarely but pay big. - The expected loss per bet is the same either way.
Why people love it
Rounds are fast, social (you can see everyone else's bets) and every round has a moment of tension. That's also why it's easy to overplay.
Playing smart
- Set a session budget before you start. - Use auto cash-out. - Don't raise your bet to chase a loss.
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