
Play’n GO has unveiled its newest high-seas adventure, Crabby’s Gold, a 6x4 video slot packed with unpredictable mechanics, sticky multipliers, and a crusty crab mascot who’s as much of a menace as he is a guardian of treasure. Released on May 8, 2025, this cheeky maritime title offers 4,096 ways to win and a series of features that evolve the gameplay over time.
A Pirate Bay Full of Surprises
Set in a sunlit pirate lagoon, Crabby’s Gold slot by Play’n GO plunges players into a comical yet high-stakes setting where Crabby—the game’s snappy antihero—keeps watch over gold coins and multiplier-rich features. With coins shimmering under the surface and Crabby heckling from the sidelines, the slot balances humour with heavy volatility.
Key to the gameplay is the Coin Collect system. Golden multipliers can drop on any spin, but they’ll only result in instant wins if a Coin Pouch Scatter lands on reels one or six. Without that pouch, the multipliers are scooped up by Crabby and tucked away in his Treasure Chest—setting the stage for even more potential chaos.
That’s because Crabby’s Treasure Chest isn’t just for show. It can randomly trigger the Treasure Chest Hold’n Spin round, granting three re-spins with sticky multipliers. Every new coin that lands resets the spin counter, and winnings can climb fast, with multipliers reaching up to x30.
Wilds That Evolve as You Play
One of the most persistent mechanics in Crabby’s Gold is the Rum Barrel Meter. Every time players collect rum bottles, they advance through six stages of increasingly wild features:
- Stage 1: Standard Wilds
- Stage 2: Multiplier Wilds (x2, x3, x5)
- Stage 3: Expanding and Multiplier Wilds
- Stage 4: Sticky Wilds with Re-Spins
- Stage 5: Expanding Walking Wilds
- Stage 6: Mega 2x2 Wilds
These Wild upgrades carry over between sessions, rewarding players for sticking with the game. Only one Wild type is active at a time, but unlocked stages remain permanently accessible—allowing the slot to evolve dynamically with repeated play.
Double or Nothing? The Final Temptation
After the dust (and sand) settles, Crabby’s Gold gives players one more decision: settle for your winnings, or try your luck with the Doubloon or Nothing feature. In this gamble mode, players spin to reveal either Double or Wipe coins. Each successful double adds to the win—up to four times—while a Wipe resets it all to zero.
There’s a sense of reckless thrill baked into this segment, which fits the game’s overall tone perfectly. It rewards the brave but punishes greed, much like the unpredictable tides Crabby calls home.
George Olekszy, Head of Game Retention at Play’n GO, commented on the game’s ambition:“With Crabby’s Gold, we’ve mixed exciting slot mechanics with real visual charm, as we always aim to do. There's no better mixture of engaging features and humour – and Crabby's Gold delivers that in buckets.”
Reinforcing Play’n GO’s Regulated-Only Approach
While launching a feature-rich title like Crabby’s Gold, Play’n GO also doubled down on its stance against unregulated markets. On May 6, 2025, the company confirmed it will not supply any of its games to sweepstakes casinos. CEO Johan Törnqvist stated:“Sweepstakes casinos do not operate inside a regulated framework and that’s not something we support. Our commitment to regulated markets is absolute. We will never supply our games to sweepstakes casinos.”
Echoing this, Shawn Fluharty, Head of Government Affairs, warned that operators working with sweepstakes platforms risk being excluded from future regulated environments. He emphasized that these casinos “threaten the regulated market model” and undermine consumer protection and jurisdictional revenues.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO, highlighted the company’s dedication to shaping a sustainable industry:“We want to see a fully regulated and sustainable industry that protects players, promotes innovation, and ensures that we actually have an industry in the future.”
This approach isn’t new for Play’n GO. The company previously became the first major developer to reject Bonus Buy features, aligning its portfolio with regulatory guidelines in markets like the UK and the Netherlands. Its partnership with Tipico in Germany further reinforced its position by promoting Play’n GO content exclusively, while dropping suppliers that support both regulated and black markets.
With the release of Crabby’s Gold and continued advocacy for regulation, Play’n GO remains committed to delivering both innovative gameplay and industry leadership.
Source:
Crabby’s Gold unleashes a clawed coin caper, playngo.com, May 8, 2025.
ana0206
1 month ago
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This game looks amazing! Great graphics, fun features, and Crabby keeps things wild! :)
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tough_nut
1 month ago
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Crabby’s got claws and chaos! Love the underwater madness and evolving wilds🦀 Play’n GO brought the treasure hunt to life with this one.
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