Crazy Time — Overview
Crazy Time is Evolution's most elaborate live game show and the title that cemented the game show format as a staple of the live casino segment. Launched in 2020, it built directly on the commercial template that Dream Catcher established in 2017 and Monopoly Live refined in 2019 — but extended both in scale and complexity by introducing four distinct bonus games, an oversized wheel, and a production design that draws explicitly from televised game show entertainment rather than casino tradition.
The base game centres on a large vertical wheel with 64 segments across eight bet options: number segments paying 1, 2, 5, and 10, plus four bonus triggers — Coin Flip, Cash Hunt, Pachinko, and Crazy Time. A Top Slot above the main wheel spins before each round, selecting a random segment and assigning an additional multiplier. If the main wheel lands on the Top Slot's segment, the bonus quality or number payout is amplified by the multiplier. This mechanic adds a layer of potential escalation to every spin, independent of which bet a player has placed.
The four bonus games are each mechanically distinct. Coin Flip is the simplest: a red and blue coin is flipped, one side wins, and the winning multiplier is paid. Cash Hunt presents 108 symbols arranged in a grid behind cannons; the player fires to reveal a hidden multiplier. Pachinko drops a ball through a large peg board to land in one of many multiplier slots at the bottom — if the ball lands in the DOUBLE slot, all multipliers double and the ball drops again. The Crazy Time bonus transports players into a virtual room with a giant three-section wheel in red, blue, and green, three floating flappers each with their own multipliers, and a theoretical maximum payout that represents the highest single-outcome potential in the live game show category.
Crazy Time's hosting is a defining production element. The game employs multiple on-screen presenters in high-energy performance roles, with studio segments designed to be shared as social content. This entertainment-first design philosophy distinguishes it from earlier live formats and has contributed to its sustained commercial performance since launch.
Key Features
- ♦ Large money wheel with 64 segments across 8 bet options (1, 2, 5, 10, Coin Flip, Cash Hunt, Pachinko, Crazy Time)
- ♦ Crazy Time Bonus: a giant wheel with three flapper multipliers, up to 20,000× theoretical maximum
- ♦ Pachinko: ball drops through a pegboard; top slot wins base multiplier × wheel multiplier
- ♦ Cash Hunt: 108 symbols behind cannons; player chooses one for multiplier
- ♦ Coin Flip: simple red/blue result with multiplied bonus
- ♦ Multiplier added to any segment via 'Top Slot' above main wheel
Verdict
Crazy Time is the defining live game show title and a genuine entertainment product as much as a casino game. Its broad bet options, fast pace, and multiple distinct bonus games create sustained engagement. The 20,000× theoretical maximum on the Crazy Time bonus is one of the highest in live casino. Essential for any operator seeking a broad demographic live casino offering.