The Rise of Non-Traditional Casino Games: Crash, Plinko, and More Explained

I remember how casinos used to spice up their lobbies by showing off their collection of slots and table games. At times they might mix things up by throwing in another type of game to let you know how stacked the game portfolio was. The more the merrier was usually the philosophy when it came to games.

Today, almost all casinos have added a slightly different type of games and in many cases even brought it to the forefront. I’m talking about the arrival of Crash games, Plinko, Dice, Limbo, Keno, Mines, HiLo and other options. The industry refers to them as Instant Win games.

It’s no longer a secret that these games are becoming a hot commodity among casino players.

New Generations – New Demands

Players, myself included, aren’t getting tired of playing slots, Blackjack, Roulette and/or Poker. Actually, I believe it’s the opposite. More players than ever are enjoying casinos online.

So what’s the reason behind Instant Win games? Well, there’s a new generation of players finding their way to our favorite crypto casinos. With each new generation comes new requirements and needs for entertainment.

Players Want Control of Their Own Destiny

We can all agree on how the attention span of today’s “youth” is getting shorter and shorter. With that being said, people are still looking for some kind of control. Control is something you have none of if you play slots for example. Just press “Spin” and hope for the best.

This is another reason why so many players prefer Sports Betting. How so? Because when it comes to sports, the more you know, the greater your chances of picking the right winners are. Knowledge gives you a certain level of control.

The Thrilling Increase of Win Multipliers

So what casino games offer players more control than the regular games? For one, any type of Crash game will. The fact that you can sit there watching as your Win Multiplier continues to increase and you have the control to say stop can be both thrilling and addictive. This alone is the reason why Crash games are so popular these days.

This is the type of casino action the new generation of players are looking for. They are looking to be, or at least feel they are, in charge and they are used to making decisions. The fact that all of them are tech-savvy makes them a demographic with new demands that casinos need to cater to.

Providers Pushing the Boundaries

There are few industries where the forward progression is as rapid as technology. New tech allows casino providers to push the boundaries and expand the creativity it takes to come up with new types of casino games.

Some of the most popular providers pushing out Instant Win games are:

• Pragmatic Play

• Spribe

• BGaming

• Onlyplay

• Hacksaw

If You Ain’t First You’re Last

Knowing how to appeal to this generation is vital for any provider if they want to stay competitive. Therefore, it’s no surprise that they are pushing their new ideas onto operators, which in turn are more than willing to add the games to their respective lobbies.

Talladega Nights Ricky Bobby once said “If you ain’t first, you’re last”. Well, I wouldn’t go that far but when it comes to offering these new games, casinos do not want to be left behind.

Say Hello to Originals

While most casinos added whatever the providers released, some were smart enough to develop their own. This is the way to do things instead of having to compete with everyone else about the same games.

Often referred to as Originals, let me show you a few operators with their own unique collection of Originals.

• CryptoLeo

• Cloudbet

• BitStarz

• 7Bit

• Fairspin

• Bitkingz

It’s a Win-Win for Us All

Let’s just say that non-traditional content is not only great in terms of attracting Millennials and Gen Z players, it also gives us older players something new to try. Now that’s a win-win in my book and I’m curious to see what’s next!