How Spaceman Works

Spaceman is a crash-format game by Pragmatic Play. Each round begins with an astronaut launching upward while a multiplier rises from 1.00x. The round ends — the astronaut "crashes" — at a point determined before the animation starts by a certified Random Number Generator (RNG). Players must cash out before that crash point to secure a return equal to their bet multiplied by the active multiplier at the moment of cashout. If the crash occurs before a player cashes out, the bet is lost.

The crash point is set prior to the round beginning. The animation displays a predetermined result rather than generating it in real time. Each round is independent; previous results have no influence on future outcomes.

Betting and Cashout Mechanics

Players place a bet before each round starts. The standard betting range runs from 0.10 to 100 credits, though exact limits may vary by casino. Once a round is live, the only action available is deciding when to cash out.

  • Full Cashout: Players can manually cash out at any point during a live round, collecting their bet multiplied by the current multiplier.
  • Auto Cashout: Players can set a target multiplier in advance. The game automatically cashes out the full bet when that multiplier is reached, removing the need to react manually.
  • 50% Partial Cashout: Spaceman introduced an industry-first partial cashout option. Players can cash out exactly 50% of their active bet at any multiplier during a round, locking in a return on half the stake while leaving the remaining half active. This can also be automated via a preset multiplier target for the partial cashout.

Multiplier Growth

The multiplier begins at 1.00x and increases at an accelerating rate as the round progresses. Early growth appears gradual; at higher multiplier levels, the rate of increase accelerates. The maximum possible multiplier is 5,000x, at which point the round automatically ends. Rounds can also crash at multipliers below 1.00x, resulting in a full loss regardless of timing.

The distribution of crash points is weighted toward lower values. Low multipliers occur more frequently than high ones. Multipliers above 100x are statistically rare. Players who consistently target very high multipliers will lose the majority of individual rounds, while players who cash out early will win more rounds but at smaller returns per round.

Special Features

  • Provably Fair Verification: Every round generates a unique hash string using SHA-256 cryptography. Players can retrieve the hash for any completed round and verify it independently to confirm the crash point was not altered after bets were placed. This verification is accessible directly within the game interface.
  • In-Game Statistics: Spaceman includes a built-in stats panel showing the outcomes of the last 50, 100, or 500 rounds in chart form. This displays the distribution of multipliers across recent history.
  • Live Chat: A real-time chat function allows players sharing the same round to communicate during play.
  • Leaderboard: A live leaderboard displays the cashout multipliers and returns of other players active in the current round.
  • Multiplayer Format: Multiple players participate in each round simultaneously, each with independent bets and cashout decisions.
  • Demo Mode: A free-play demo version is available at most Pragmatic Play-licensed casinos, allowing players to test mechanics without wagering real money.
  • Mobile Compatibility: The game is built in HTML5 and runs in mobile browsers on Android and iOS without requiring a dedicated app.