Definition
Crazy Time
Also known as Crazy Time Live, CT
By Abhinav VasudevanReviewed Editorial policy
In short
Crazy Time is a live money wheel game with four bonus rounds, produced by Evolution. House edge ranges from about 3.6% on the number bets to over 5% on the bonus segments.
Crazy Time is the most popular live casino game show in the world. A presenter spins a 54-segment wheel; you bet on which segment it will stop on.
The segments
| Segment | Count | Pays |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 1:1 |
| 2 | 13 | 2:1 |
| 5 | 7 | 5:1 |
| 10 | 4 | 10:1 |
| Coin Flip | 4 | Bonus |
| Pachinko | 2 | Bonus |
| Cash Hunt | 2 | Bonus |
| Crazy Time | 1 | Bonus |
Before each spin, a Top Slot aligns a random segment with a random multiplier. If they match, that segment’s payout is multiplied for that round.
The bonus rounds
- Coin Flip: a two-sided coin with red and blue multipliers
- Cash Hunt: a 108-target wall; pick one, revealing a hidden multiplier
- Pachinko: a puck drops through pegs onto multipliers, with re-drops possible
- Crazy Time: a large virtual wheel with three colour-coded flappers, the highest-paying round
You only qualify for a bonus round if you had a bet on that specific segment. This is the most common mistake new players make. Watching a huge Crazy Time round pay out while holding only number bets.
The cost
| Bet | House edge |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.85% |
| 2 | 4.13% |
| 5 | 5.31% |
| 10 | 5.31% |
| Coin Flip | 4.98% |
| Pachinko | 4.36% |
| Cash Hunt | 4.36% |
| Crazy Time | 3.60% |
Every bet costs more than European roulette at 2.70%, and the mid-range number bets are roughly twice as expensive.
The practical reality
Covering every segment to guarantee qualifying for bonuses costs more than the expected return, the overround across all segments is substantial, so a full-coverage strategy loses steadily.
Crazy Time is an entertainment product and a good one. It is not a value proposition, and the classic tables in the same lobby are two to three times cheaper per pound staked.
Common questions
What is the house edge on Crazy Time?
Between 3.60% and 5.31% depending on the bet, with the mid-range number bets the most expensive. Every bet costs more than European roulette, and covering every segment loses steadily.
Do I need a bet on a bonus segment to play it?
Yes, and this is the most common mistake new players make. You only qualify for a bonus round if you had a bet on that specific segment, so watching a huge Crazy Time round pay out while holding only number bets is routine.