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Crash games have made the jump from the crypto world to real-money US online casinos, and Hard Rock Bet is the latest brand to get on board. As the online casino industry continues to evolve, so do its game libraries—and these simple push-your-luck titles are the latest example.
DraftKings and FanDuel have launched their own in-house exclusive crash games. Hard Rock Bet has opted for an off-the-shelf product, but not one we’ve seen at other online casinos in the US: It’s Take-Off!, a popular crash title from IGT PlayDigital.
Available at Hard Rock Bet New Jersey alongside more than 2,800 other games, Take-Off! was quick to grab my attention. I decided to give it a spin to see what players can expect.
What Is a Crash Game?
Before we dive into gameplay, let’s quickly define a crash game. Popular at crypto casinos, crash games are simple but can be a bit tense: You choose a bet amount, click start, and cash out before the multiplier crashes.
In Take Off, your wager rides on a plane that may soar — or fly away. There’s an auto cash-out feature where you can set a multiplier target, making it easier than manually timing your exit.
Crash games multiply your wager based on how long it lasts. So, if you set the automated cash out to, say, 1.30x, you’ll cash out should it meet 1.30x or go higher.
Of course, nothing is worse than seeing it going far, far beyond that 1.30x limit.
In short, pick how much you want to bet, watch the multiplier get higher, and cash out before it reaches zero or “crashes.”
Two Bets, One Risky Ride
When the game loads, a robotic voice says, “Take Off,” and you’re launched into a synthwave world that looks and sounds straight out of the ’80s.
Unlike most crash games, Take Off lets you place two bets at once — not required, but available. I opted for two $2 bets.
Wagers start at $1 and go up to $100 in set increments. Right beside the bet amount, you can set your auto cash-out multiplier.
I decided to play a few rounds, setting one $2 bet to cash out at 1.40x and the other at 1.50x. In retrospect, I think that was too conservative, and too similar.
I tried 10 rounds, and both bets cashed six times. None of the multipliers fell in between those multipliers. So, I came out about $5 behind.
But the thing is, I saw two pretty high multipliers during that time—17.4x and 20.7x—and wished I’d been more aggressive with one of the cash-outs.
The multiplier can go up to 2500x. I’d suggest trying one small cashout to hedge with, and another more ambitious cash-out.
Final Thoughts: Worth a Ride?
The dual-bet option is intriguing and adds a layer of strategy. I also played a few rounds without the auto cash-out just to see how much I could stomach—it didn’t last long.
Without auto, you have to manually click cash out for each bet. I almost wish there were a key bind instead—that microsecond delay could be the difference between cashing out and crashing.
The synthwave theme is slick.
I did well overall but played conservatively. If you’re trying it, set a budget and stick to it. I’d recommend the auto feature, for sure.
Hard Rock Bet didn’t follow DraftKings or FanDuel with its own exclusive game, and I can see why—Take Off is a unique crash game experience worth trying out.
