High Striker

Introduction

High Striker presents a unique gaming experience that's hard to compare. Picture investing in an asset that appreciates steadily but carries the risk of crashing to zero value at any moment. This resembles the volatility of Bitcoin or collectible trends like Beanie Babies. The game offers a staggering interest rate of 6.15% every second.

This innovative game is developed by Evoplay Entertainment, known for creating software for online gambling platforms.

Rules

1. Gameplay begins when a player places a wager. Bets can be made during the brief five-second interval between rounds or by selecting 'play the next round' while still engaged in an active game.
2. Players need to specify their wager amount and can also opt to set an 'auto cash out' threshold for convenience.
3. As soon as the game kicks off, it may trigger an 'Instant Crash' with a probability of 1 in 51. If this occurs, the player's wager will be forfeited.
4. Alternatively, the game features a multiplier that starts at 1x.
5. The multiplier increases at a rate of 0.9% every 0.15 seconds, leading to an impressive growth rate of 6.155% per second.
6. During each 0.15-second interval, the odds of continuing are 1 out of 1.009, translating to roughly 99.108%. If not survived, a 'Crush' will occur.
7. If the game successfully avoids an 'Instant Crash' for a duration of 115.76 seconds, the multiplier will escalate to 1000x, at which point the game will conclude automatically.
8. Players have the flexibility to cash out at their discretion by clicking the 'cash out' button. If they had set an 'auto cash out' prior to commencing the game, they can cash out early.
9. To guarantee fairness, the game assigns a unique hash code for each round, which players can verify afterward to ensure the result was determined before any bets were placed.

It's important to note that there's a discrepancy between the rules screen and the production sheet regarding how the Instant Crash probability and house edge are derived. However, it explicitly mentions a 1 in 51 chance for an Instant Crash, which serves as the foundation of my analysis. I believe this probability can be adjusted by the casino operator.

For my own clarity, I want to state that having a 1/51 chance of an Instant Crash mathematically translates to an upfront commission of 2%, with no crashes occurring afterward and an equitable growth rate.

Analysis

The house edge is equivalent to the probability of an Instant Crash. Once you outlast the Instant Crash phase, the game offers fair conditions. Below are some additional statistics regarding the game, assuming survival through the Instant Crash phase.

The subsequent table illustrates the likelihood of achieving various multiplier targets, given a 1/51 Instant Crash probability.

External Links

• Play High Striker for free at their corporate web site.
• Discussion about High Striker in my forum at Wizard of Vegas.

Written by: Michael Shackleford