‘Infinity Play’ crash games: What are they & best games
For the past 10 years, crash games have mostly remained the same. Design aside, they all feature the same game mechanics, and I usually say that once you master one, you know how to play them all.
Well, that changed with the introduction of Quantum X by Onlyplay. Let’s just say the crash gaming mechanics received a 2.0 update, or in crypto terms, a ‘fork’.
🔑 Key takeaways:
- Infinity play crash games feature an ongoing game session with unlimited payouts.
- The game only crashes when the players take the wrong turn.
- There are currently only 2 infinity play crash games from Onlyplay.
What are ‘Infinity Play’ crash games?
Infinity play crash games are crash games in which the multiplier never crashes for all people involved in the game.
Infinity play crash games feature an ongoing game session, with the player able to join in at any given moment. There are no breaks between the crash point of one round and the beginning of the next.
If you’re confused by the concept of an ongoing game session, let’s look at the differences between your standard and an infinite-play crash game.
Infinity play crash games have been developed from scratch and presented to the market by Onlyplay.
What is the difference between an ordinary and an infinite-play crash game?
To understand this, let’s break down the game mechanics into steps.
Standard Crash Games
- A player selects their bet amount and enters the next round of the game
- The next round of the game begins
- The players’ goal is to cash out before the game goes bust
- The round ends and there’s a 3-7 second window to place the bets for the next round
- The cycle repeats
Infinity Play Crash Game
- A player selects their bet amount and enters the game at any point
- Once in the game, the player’s decisions dictate his fate
- The game only ‘crashes’ for the players that make the wrong decision
- The game does not end for other players and there’s no pause between the rounds of the game, as there are no rounds at all.
With infinity crash games, there is no end to the game, the name says it all, it’s an infinite gameplay mechanic. Players can jump in and jump out with their winnings at any given moment.
Best Infinity Play crash games
To say that we’ve seen this trend catch on early is an understatement. As of right now (mid-2024), there are only two Infinity play crash games out there, and both are original ideas from Onlyplay.
Quantum X by Onlyplay – The original Infinity Play game
Released at the end of December 2022, Quantum X was the game that started it all, the prototype if you will.
This game featured two illuminated lines with photon rewards scattered along them. Upon picking up or dodging the photons, the player could increase their reward multiplier or lose it all with a crash.
In terms of technicals, Quantum X features:
- An RTP of 95%
- Unlimited payouts (!)
- Compatibility with all fiat and cryptocurrencies
- Gameplay fairness based on a certified RNG
Christina Muratkina, the CEO of Onlyplay admitted that Quantum X turned out to be quite difficult to understand for players precisely because of the setting.
This eventually led Onlyplay to develop a second game based on the infinity play principle, Need for X
Need for X by Onlyplay – The game that blew it up
To try and bring the infinity play concept closer to people, the second iteration of the infinity play crash gaming concept was featured in a racing-set game called Need for X!
One thing is for sure: Need for X did bring the infinity play concept closer to players with its relatable racing setting, and the game absolutely blew up! Instead of picking up photons, players now picked up rewards on two lanes of a busy highway, which makes more sense!
In terms of basic characteristics, Need for X followed suit with:
- The same RTP of 95%
- Unlimited payouts
- A constant, medium volatility rating
- The same reliable fairness algorithm
It was our recent review of Need for X that inspired us to dedicate an article to infinity play crash games, and if you haven’t tried them yet, you should lose no more time.
In a world where TikTok videos are the new norm and players’ attention spans get shorter and shorter, infinity play crash games come in as the perfect fit!
Why are Infinity Play crash games gaining popularity?
Here is my take on this ‘million-dollar question’. While normal crash games like Aviator by Spribe or Crash by Stake Originals feature fast-paced gameplay, I think Infinity play crash games offer an even faster, more action-packed crash alternative.
The action in infinity play crash games never stops. If you crash, you can jump right back in and continue your journey. The fast-paced, never-ending action is exactly what I think attracts players to this new phenomenon.
You literally can jump into an infinity play crash game whenever you want, and that’s the whole idea behind this rising sub-genre of crash games.
Ready to jump in (literally)?
I try my best to avoid the cringy ‘ready to jump in’ expressions in my writing, but in this case, it’s totally fitting!
