Most money wheel games are about as exciting as watching paint dry. You place a bet, the wheel spins, you either win or lose. But the crazy time live casino game show from Evolution Gaming flips that script completely. It’s loud, it’s colourful, and it actually rewards you for paying attention. The dealer looks like they stepped out of a circus, the bonus rounds feel like mini-games, and the potential payouts can hit five figures. This is not your grandfather’s money wheel.

The Machine Behind the Madness

The core of Crazy Time is a physical 54-segment wheel built by TCS John Huxley. No motors, just the dealer’s arm. Above it sits a separate Top Slot that spins two reels: one shows a number or bonus symbol, the other multiplies whatever the wheel lands on. That little gimmick alone turns ordinary 1:1 wins into something worth chasing. The whole setup is certified by the MGA and UKGC, so the RNG parts and the wheel itself are as fair as live gambling gets. RTP hovers around 94-96 per cent, and you can start spinning for as little as 10p.

Here’s a quick look at the four bonus games that can drop into play:

Bonus Game How It Works Max Multiplier
Coin Flip Two random multipliers assigned to red and blue; a Flip-o-Matic device tosses a coin. Rescue Flip gives a second shot on low values. 5,000x
Cash Hunt 108 covered multipliers on a moving board; you shoot your pick to reveal the prize. 12,500x
Pachinko A puck drops down a physical wall with 16 channels; “double” zones trigger a repeat drop. 10,000x
Crazy Time A huge virtual wheel with 64 segments; pick a colour, then watch for Double or Triple to respin. 20,000x

What Sets It Apart

Standard money wheels let you bet on numbers and hope. Crazy Time adds layers that actually change your odds of hitting a big win. Here’s what separates it from the pack:

  • The Top Slot can multiply any win, even bonus rounds – a 5x on a 1:1 hit suddenly feels meaningful.
  • Bonus games aren’t just rare diversions; they make up about 11% of the wheel segments and often deliver the night’s biggest payouts.
  • Two bonuses – Cash Hunt and Crazy Time – require active player input, so you’re not just a passive observer.
  • The whole presentation is deliberately over-the-top. The studio looks like a carnival, the hosts dress like ringleaders, and the energy is infectious.

The Crazy Time Bonus – Step by Step

The headline act is the Crazy Time bonus round, and it’s as chaotic as the name suggests. Here’s exactly what happens:

  1. You choose one of three colours: blue, green, or yellow. Each corresponds to a flapper on the virtual wheel.
  2. The giant 64-segment wheel spins. If it lands on your colour, you win the displayed multiplier.
  3. If the wheel lands on “Double” or “Triple,” all multipliers on the wheel are multiplied by 2 or 3, and the wheel spins again – but only for players who picked the correct flapper.
  4. This repeats until a plain multiplier is awarded. With enough Doubles, the final payout can reach 20,000x your stake.

The Bottom Line

Crazy Time doesn’t reinvent the money wheel; it just makes it fun again. The bonuses are where the real money lives, but don’t ignore the base game – the Top Slot can turn a 2:1 win into something decent. My advice: spread your bets across one or two numbers and a bonus segment each round. That way you’re in the game for the long haul, and when a bonus finally lands, you’ll be glad you weren’t just chasing 1:1 returns. It’s rare to find a live casino game that actually deserves the word “crazy” in its name. This one earns it.