For decades, the online casino lobby was dominated almost entirely by standard slot machines and classic table games.

Games like ‘Aviator’ and ‘Spaceman’ have become massive viral hits, particularly among younger, mobile-first audiences.

How to Play Aviator and Other Crash Games

The premise of a crash game is incredibly simple, requiring absolutely no knowledge of complex card strategies or paylines.

If you cash out at 2.50x, you win two and a half times your initial bet; if the plane crashes before you click, you lose everything.

• The plane can crash immediately at 1.00x, wiping out every single bet on the board instantly, ensuring the house maintains its mathematical edge
• Most crash games feature a highly social, live multiplayer chat room, allowing thousands of players to react to the crash simultaneously
• The games usually include an ‘Auto Cash Out’ feature, allowing you to set the software to automatically take your profit at exactly 2.00x every time

The Viral Marketing and Future of the Genre

The visual tension of a streamer screaming at the screen to cash out before the crash created perfect, highly shareable viral clips.

The genre is rapidly evolving to include complex side bets, interactive graphics, and massive networked progressive jackpots.

If you decide to take flight, just remember: the rocket always, inevitably, comes crashing down.