FIRST PERSON CRAPS - EVOLUTION

The fusion of online gambling with live games has been a sensational breakthrough within the gaming industry, and one of the pioneers responsible for achieving that is no other than Evolution Gaming.

In this game review, we'll be having a look at one of the best examples of bridging online craps with live craps: First Person Craps!

FIRST PERSON CRAPS REVIEW

There aren't many other casino games that better encapsulate the spectacular decor of high-end casinos. The First Person Craps game whisks us into an ornate casino through the expert use of 3D rendering and animation.

Upon loading the game, the camera floats over a craps table where players can place bets, but that's not the best part. At the bottom of the interface lies the 'GO LIVE' button, which can zap you to the live version of the game!

ABOUT FIRST PERSON CRAPS GAME

Both the base game and the Live Casino version have been developed to perfection. The experience of walking up to a craps table, placing a bet and watching the dealer roll the dice has been perfectly emulated — complemented by some smooth jazz to tie things together as elegantly as possible.

The live dealer game is streamed with the best cutting-edge technology Evolution (previously Evolution Gaming) could get its hands on, whereas the dealers offer great commentary to accompany the somewhat mundane action of the live craps game itself.

GAMEPLAY

In First Person Craps, Evolution went with an extremely wide minimum and maximum bet range; €0.50 to €5,000 per game round. With a Return to Player (RTP) of 98.63% at the time of writing, this game's payouts aren't too shabby either.

To kick things off in the base game, simply select the chip size and click on the table to place your wager. Your potential payouts will be labelled at the side of the screen.

Once you're done, hit the 'ROLL' button to get rolling. A quick animation will ensue, where the dice are catapulted to the opposite end of the table, and the result will be displayed above.

SPECIAL FEATURES

First Person Craps was meant to be the standard first-person game that packs all the tools you need to play craps in an immersive capacity. In that light, we wouldn't say that it's jam-packed with special features.

Nevertheless, the game does have a couple of features that offer something for both veterans and newbies who have never played craps before.

INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL

First Person Craps is the perfect game of craps to play at your own pace without a betting clock constantly ticking away at your ears, but the interactive tutorial just takes the game's newbie-friendly nature to another level.

Accessible through the menu, the Interactive Tutorial clears all the icons from view and prompts a player to click any of the bets available.

When a bet is selected, a brief explanation will fall from the top, detailing which numbers award a win, which numbers lose and what payout the player can expect upon winning.

LIVE CRAPS FEATURE

Packing live dealer casino gaming into online craps is only something a provider like Evolution Gaming can do so well. With just a click of a button, players can access the live version of the casino game that features a dealer rolling the dice and adding commentary.

With 10 seconds of betting time at their disposal, players can choose the bets they prefer and communicate with both the dealer and other players through the Live Chat feature. The round's winnings will crawl up the screen after each round, whereas the roll history is displayed at the bottom.

Before playing the live game, it's advisable to establish a strong internet connection in order to enjoy the game to its full capacity.

OUR THOUGHTS

All in all, First Person Craps is one of those casino games that shows why Evolution Gaming sits at the top of the totem pole within the iGaming industry. The gameplay is smooth, the user interface is tidy, and the tutorial is excellent for those playing craps for the first time in their life.

The cherry on top is what makes Live Casino gaming so immersive, that is, the Live Craps feature. Not only is it exceptionally developed, but it's also one of the most highly immersive tables you could play at. In the live version, each draw value, bet and every other nugget of information is clearly displayed in order to avoid confusing players.

Our only gripe with the game is that the time allocated to place a wager is too short, which means that players will tend to decide against browsing through other bets and instead go for the usual ones. Considering that the base game can be played at one's own pace, the live game really isn't a chip off the old block. We feel that amending the bet time to 15 to 20 seconds would make a world of difference.

If you've enjoyed First Person Craps, chances are that you'll also enjoy other first-person Evolution Gaming games, such as First Person Roulette, First Person Blackjack and First Person Baccarat, among many others.

GAME RULES

First Person Craps is an online and Live Casino game that was released in October 2020.

• The game is played from a first-person point of view. Players can bet from a minimum of €0.50 to a maximum of €5,000, or currency equivalent.
• In the base game of First Person Craps, players must select their bets and hit the 'ROLL' button. Once this happens, the two dice will roll, and their numbers will be displayed above. While the dice roll, players can view their potential win amount on the side of the screen.
• First Person Craps includes two features: the interactive tutorial and the Live Casino feature. The tutorial demonstrates and explains the different bets available, whereas the live game transports the player to a real craps table. Here, players will have 10 seconds to place a bet before the live dealer loads the dice in the machine to get the action going.
• The RTP (Return to Player) of First Person Craps stands at 98.63%%. The RTP is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change.

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