How to Play Crazy Time — Rules and Step-by-Step Guide
Crazy Time is a live game show built around a 54-segment wheel, four bonus rounds and multipliers up to 25,000x. This page breaks the full flow down step by step — from opening the casino lobby to the moment your balance updates after a win. No assumptions, no skipped steps. If you have never played before, start here.
Crazy Time in 30 Seconds — The Game Explained
A live host spins a 54-segment wheel. Before the spin, you get 15 seconds to bet on one or more segments: numbers (1, 2, 5, 10) or bonus games (Coin Flip, Cash Hunt, Pachinko, Crazy Time). The wheel spins. If it lands on your segment, you win. Number bets pay from 1:1 to 10:1. Bonus bets trigger special rounds with multipliers up to 20,000x. Everything runs live, 24/7. Try the free demo now →
The concept is simple enough. Next question: how do you actually get in and place your first bet?
How to Start a Game of Crazy Time
There are two parts: finding the game and placing your first stake.
Step 1 — Find Crazy Time in the Casino Lobby
Open your online casino — in a browser or in the mobile app. Head to the "Live Casino" or "Game Shows" section. Search for "Crazy Time" in the search bar, or scroll through the Evolution Gaming titles. You will usually see two options: Crazy Time and Crazy Time A (a second studio with the same rules).
Tap either one. The stream starts automatically: you will see the wheel, the host and the betting panel. If a spin is already in progress, just wait for it to finish — betting opens between rounds. Casinos with Crazy Time for NZ players →
Step 2 — Place Your Bets in 15 Seconds
When the host says "Place your bets", you get 15 seconds. Along the bottom of the screen you will see 8 tiles: numbers 1, 2, 5, 10 and the 4 bonus games. Click or tap a tile to select it. Then choose your stake with the chips. At most casinos, bets usually start from around NZ$0.20, while upper limits depend on the table.
You can back multiple tiles at the same time — each one counts as a separate bet. Once the countdown hits zero, betting closes. The wheel spins. No changes after the lock.
You know how to enter the game and place a bet. Now let's look at what those 54 segments actually mean.
The Crazy Time Wheel — 54 Segments Explained
The wheel has 54 segments split across 8 result types. Each colour matches a segment. Blue = number 1 (21 segments, the most common). Yellow = number 2 (13). Pink = number 5 (7). Purple = number 10 (4). The remaining 9 segments are the 4 bonus games: Coin Flip (4, green), Cash Hunt (2, orange), Pachinko (2, light blue), Crazy Time (1, red — the rarest hit on the wheel).
| Segment | Colour | Segments | % of Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 1 | 🔵 Blue | 21 | 38.89% |
| Number 2 | 🟡 Yellow | 13 | 24.07% |
| Number 5 | 🩷 Pink | 7 | 12.96% |
| Number 10 | 🟣 Purple | 4 | 7.41% |
| Coin Flip | 🟢 Green | 4 | 7.41% |
| Cash Hunt | 🟠 Orange | 2 | 3.70% |
| Pachinko | 🔷 Light Blue | 2 | 3.70% |
| Crazy Time | 🔴 Red | 1 | 1.85% |
The wheel is the centrepiece. But the screen shows more than just that — here is how to read it properly.
The Crazy Time Interface — What You See on Screen
The layout has five zones. At the top: the Top Slot with the two multiplier reels. In the centre: the physical wheel and the live host. At the bottom: the betting panel with 8 tiles (4 numbers + 4 bonuses). On the left: your balance, total stake and a history of recent spins. On the right: live chat and other players' results. Each area serves a purpose — once you can read the screen quickly, the game becomes much easier to follow. Watch Crazy Time live → | Check live results →
Two reels above the wheel — assign multipliers
54 segments, live wheel 24/7
8 tiles — 4 numbers + 4 bonuses — chips from NZ$0.20 to NZ$5,000
Current balance, total stake, recent spins
Live chat and other players' results
The layout is mapped out. Zone ① — the Top Slot — is where things get more interesting.
The Top Slot in Crazy Time — How the Multiplier Works
Above the wheel sit two reels: that is the Top Slot. The first reel shows a segment (number or bonus). The second reel shows a multiplier (from 2x to 50x). Both spin at the same time as the wheel.
If the segment on the first reel matches the final wheel result — a horizontal alignment — the multiplier is applied to that segment for that round. Example: the Top Slot shows "Number 5 + 10x". The wheel lands on number 5. The payout is no longer 5:1 but 50:1 (5 × 10). That match happens on average in roughly 16% of spins — not often, but when it lands, it changes the round completely.
Top Slot shows No.5 + 10x — wheel spins
Wheel lands on No.5 — payout 50:1 instead of 5:1
Now you know what the Top Slot does. Next: what you can actually win.
How You Win in Crazy Time — Payouts and Results
There are two ways to win: on the numbers (fixed payouts) and on the bonus games (variable payouts).
Winning on the Crazy Time Numbers — Payouts from 1:1 to 10:1
If the wheel lands on a number you backed, you win your stake multiplied by that number. NZ$1 on number 2 → NZ$2 paid. NZ$5 on number 10 → NZ$50 paid. If a Top Slot multiplier is active, the payout is multiplied again. Lower numbers (1, 2) pay less but land more often. Higher numbers (5, 10) pay more but hit less often.
| Bet on | Pays | Example (NZ$1) | With 10x Top Slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 1 | 1:1 | NZ$1 | NZ$10 |
| Number 2 | 2:1 | NZ$2 | NZ$20 |
| Number 5 | 5:1 | NZ$5 | NZ$50 |
| Number 10 | 10:1 | NZ$10 | NZ$100 |
Winning on the Crazy Time Bonuses — When They Trigger
If the wheel lands on a bonus you backed, you enter that bonus round. The final payout depends on the multiplier you get inside the feature — it changes every time. If you did not bet on the bonus that lands, you can watch it but you do not take part and you win nothing.
You can back multiple bonuses at once. Each bonus has a different ceiling: Coin Flip up to 5,000x, Cash Hunt up to 25,000x, Pachinko up to 10,000x and Crazy Time up to 20,000x. Full breakdown of all four bonus rounds →
The payout logic is clear. Before your first real-money spin, there are five things worth locking in.
Crazy Time for Beginners — 5 Tips Before You Start
Start with the demo — you learn the pace without risking a cent
Keep stakes around NZ$0.20 to NZ$2 until the flow makes sense
Backing just one tile is high risk
If a big multiplier lines up with one of your picks, it is a stronger round for that segment
Every spin is independent
Crazy Time on Mobile — How to Play on Your Phone
On mobile, the interface is the same — just optimised for touch. You tap the betting tiles with your finger. The betting panel sits at the bottom. The wheel stream fills the upper half of the screen. Bonus rounds work the same way: the Cash Hunt target moves under your finger, and the flapper in the Crazy Time bonus is selected with a tap. Everything runs in HTML5 — no download required. Crazy Time app — download and setup →
Frequently Asked Questions About the Crazy Time Rules
How many segments are there on the Crazy Time wheel?
54 segments: 21 with number 1, 13 with number 2, 7 with number 5, 4 with number 10, 4 with Coin Flip, 2 with Cash Hunt, 2 with Pachinko and 1 with Crazy Time.
How long do I have to place bets in Crazy Time?
15 seconds. The countdown appears on screen after each round. Once it reaches zero, betting closes and the wheel spins. No changes are possible after that.
Can I bet on more than one segment at the same time?
Yes. You can back as many segments as you like — numbers and bonuses alike. Each tile is a separate bet. Your total stake is the sum of all the tiles you choose.
What happens if I do not bet on any segment?
Nothing. The round still runs, the wheel still spins, but you are not participating and you do not win or lose anything. You can simply watch without betting.
How do the number payouts work in Crazy Time?
The number is the multiplier: number 1 pays 1:1, number 2 pays 2:1, number 5 pays 5:1 and number 10 pays 10:1. If the Top Slot is active on that segment, the multiplier is applied on top.
Do I need to bet on a bonus to take part in the bonus round?
Yes. If the wheel lands on Pachinko but you did not back Pachinko, you can watch the round but you cannot win from it. Only players who bet on that bonus take part and receive any payout.
Is Crazy Time the same as roulette?
No. Roulette has numbers 0-36 with fixed payouts. Crazy Time has 54 segments, 4 interactive bonus rounds, a Top Slot multiplier and a live host running the show. The mechanics are different.