Crazy Time: The Money Wheel That Ditched the Script

Most money wheels are predictable – you bet a number, the dealer spins, you maybe win. Then along came crazy time, and Evolution Gaming decided to throw the rulebook out the window. This is not your uncle’s wheel. It’s a live-dealer circus where a slot machine sits above the wheel, where a puck bounces down a Pachinko wall, and where a virtual wheel inside a psychedelic room can crank multipliers into the stratosphere. If you’ve played Dream Catcher, think of this as its manic cousin who drinks too much espresso and owns a jetpack.

What Actually Makes It Crazy?

The wheel itself is a gorgeous, physical 54-segment beast built by TCS John Huxley. No motors, no tricks – the dealer gives it a fair spin. But the real insanity starts above it. That’s the Top Slot: a two-reel RNG slot that lands on a number or bonus game on the left and a multiplier on the right. If the Top Slot hits, say, a 5 and the wheel lands on the same number, your 1:1 win suddenly multiplies by 5. This happens every single round, not just when you hit a bonus. Combine that with the four bonus rounds, and you’ve got a game where a 10p bet can turn into a serious chunk of change.

1. Coin Flip – A mechanical toss of a coin with random multipliers. Occasionally the game gives you a Rescue Flip if the numbers are low.
2. Cash Hunt – A shooting-gallery board with 108 hidden multipliers. Pick a target, shoot it, win up to 12,500x.
3. Pachinko – A physical wall where a puck bounces down 16 channels. Hit “Double” and the dealer drops it again until you get a prize.
4. Crazy Time – The main event: a 64-segment virtual wheel with flappers. Choose a colour, watch the wheel spin, and if it lands on Double or Triple, the multipliers pile up. Top payout: 20,000x.

The Four Horsepeople of the Aporkalypse

Each bonus round has its own personality. Cash Hunt feels like you’re in a carnival midway; Pachinko is pure physics theatre. But the Crazy Time bonus room is where the game earns its name. The art style goes full neon rave, and the host practically cheers as the wheel spins. The strategic part? You pick a flapper colour before the spin. If you guess right and the wheel keeps hitting Doubles, your win compounds. I’ve seen sessions where the same colour hits three times in a row – that’s the kind of chaos you live for.

• Live dealer drives the action with energy, not just a dead-eyed spin.
• Top Slot can apply a multiplier even on a number win.
• Bonus segments cover about 11% of the wheel – rare enough to feel special, common enough to keep you watching.
• RTP ranges from 94% to 96%, depending on your bet choice.

Quick Guide to the Bonus Rounds

Bonus	Max Win	Key Mechanic
Coin Flip	5,000x	Rescue Flip on low values
Cash Hunt	12,500x	Player shoots a target
Pachinko	10,000x	Double zones let you drop again
Crazy Time	20,000x	Multipliers compound on consecutive spins

The Verdict: Who Should Play This?

If you just want to bet a number and collect 2:1, go play Dream Catcher. It’s clean, it’s quiet. Crazy Time is the opposite. It’s loud, it’s layered, and it demands nothing but your attention. The bonus games are entertaining even when you aren’t in them – that’s rare. The Top Slot adds a strategic layer: you might choose a number not for its face value, but because the Top Slot keeps showing it recently. Does that guarantee a win? No. But it gives you a reason to think beyond just “put chips on red.”

Practical takeaway: Start with 10p spins and focus on betting the number 1 or 2 alongside a small stake on each bonus game. The Top Slot often boosts low numbers, and you get frequent triggers without burning your bankroll. When a bonus hits, the real fun begins. Just don’t expect to walk away with your shirt – the house edge is real, but so are the moments when the puck bounces into the 10,000x slot. That’s the crazy time you came for.