Key takeaways
- Same core idea as Aviator: bet, watch the multiplier rise, cash out before the crash.
- The 50% cash-out lets you lock in half your stake mid-round and let the other half ride.
- RTP is 96.5%, slightly lower than Aviator's 97%, so the house edge is 3.5%.
- The maximum multiplier is 5,000x.
- The 50% cash-out reduces swings, but it does not improve your long-run odds.
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Spaceman at a glancePragmatic Play · released 2022
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Max multiplier
- ×5,000
- Fairness
- Certified RNG, crash point set before the round
- Bets per round
- 2 bets per round
- Special features
- 50% cash-out: bank half your stake and let the rest fly
- Mobile money
- EcoCash, OneMoney, InnBucks (casino dependent)
Casinos can run different versions. Check the RTP and limits in the game's rules panel.
What is Spaceman?
Spaceman is a crash game released by Pragmatic Play in 2022. Instead of a plane, a cartoon astronaut launches off a space station and floats up while the multiplier climbs from 1.00x. When Spaceman's flight ends, the round crashes and any bet still running is lost.
What sets it apart is a feature built into the cash-out button: you can take half your winnings at any point and leave the other half in play. That makes Spaceman a good game for learning how risk works in crash games.
How to play Spaceman, step by step
- Open Spaceman
Find Spaceman in your casino's crash games or the Pragmatic Play section.
- Set your stake
Use the stake buttons. Remember you can use two bet panels.
- Choose your auto options
Set an Auto Cash Out target and, if you like, an Auto 50% Cash Out at a lower multiplier.
- Bet before launch
Press Bet during the countdown between rounds.
- Cash out 50%, 100%, or both
Mid-flight, take half with 50% Cash Out, then take the rest with Cash Out before Spaceman crashes.
The Spaceman screen explained
Most crash games share the same layout. Here's a labelled diagram of a typical Spaceman screen. Your casino's version may look slightly different, but every control below will be there.
- Round history: recent crash points. Interesting to look at, useless for prediction: every round is independent.
- Live multiplier: what a cash-out pays right now.
- The astronaut: when it flies away or crashes, every open bet loses.
- Stake: use –/+ or the quick buttons to set your bet before the round.
- Cash Out / 50% Cash Out: during the round it shows your live winnings; tap to collect.
- Auto cash-out: collects automatically at your target (e.g. 2.00x), even if your network lags.
- Second bet panel: run two bets in the same round with different targets.
The 50% cash-out, explained with numbers
Say you bet $2. At 2.00x you tap 50% Cash Out:
- Half your stake ($1) is paid out at 2.00x → you collect $2.00, your full stake back.
- The other $1 keeps flying. If you cash it out at 5.00x you get another $5.00 (total $7). If Spaceman crashes first you lose that $1, but you've already got your $2 back.
Why players love it: taking 50% at 2x makes the rest of the round a "free ride" in practice: you can't finish down on that bet. You'll make that 2x half-cash-out in about 48% of rounds.
What it doesn't do: it doesn't lower the house edge. Each half of your stake is effectively a separate bet at 96.5% RTP. The feature smooths your results; it doesn't make them better on average.
Spaceman odds: how often each multiplier hits
With an RTP of 96.5%, the chance that a Spaceman round reaches a multiplier x is roughly 96.5% ÷ x. That simple formula explains almost everything about the game.
Out of 100 rounds, about 48 reach 2.00x. The rest crash first. Notice the average return never changes: that's the house edge at work.
| Cash-out target | Chance to win | Roughly | Payout on $1 | Average return per $1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5x | 64.3% | 1 in 1.6 | $1.50 | $0.97 |
| 2x | 48.3% | 1 in 2.1 | $2.00 | $0.97 |
| 3x | 32.2% | 1 in 3.1 | $3.00 | $0.97 |
| 5x | 19.3% | 1 in 5 | $5.00 | $0.97 |
| 10x | 9.65% | 1 in 10 | $10.00 | $0.97 |
| 50x | 1.93% | 1 in 52 | $50.00 | $0.96 |
| 100x | 0.96% | 1 in 104 | $100.00 | $0.96 |
Look at the last column: every target returns the same ~$0.97 per $1 staked on average. Low targets win often but pay little; high targets pay big but rarely. No target escapes the 3.5% house edge. Why this is true →
Spaceman tips
- Use auto 50% at 2x if you like a steady game. It locks in your stake about half the time.
- Mind the lower RTP. At 96.5%, you lose about 3.5c per $1 staked over time, versus 3c on Aviator.
- Set limits before you play and stick to them. Read bankroll management.
- Don't chase the 5,000x. The chance of reaching it is about 0.02%, roughly one round in 5,000.
Practise Spaceman-style rounds free
This simulator uses the same probability maths as Spaceman (96.5% RTP) with demo credits. Try a few rounds with no auto cash-out, then with auto cash-out at 2x, and notice how often the round crashes before 1.5x.
Rounds 0 · Won 0 · Lost 0 · Net +0.00 · Crash points use the same 96.5% RTP maths as the real game. Past rounds never predict the next one.
Spaceman FAQ
How does the Spaceman 50% cash-out work?
During a round you can tap 50% Cash Out to collect half your stake times the current multiplier. The other half stays in play, and you can cash it out later or lose it if Spaceman crashes. You can also set an automatic 50% cash-out at a chosen multiplier.
What is the RTP of Spaceman?
Pragmatic Play publishes Spaceman's RTP as 96.50%, which means a house edge of 3.5%. That's slightly higher than Aviator's 3%.
What is the max win on Spaceman?
The multiplier can reach 5,000x. Your casino also sets its own stake and win limits, which are shown in the rules.
Is the 50% cash-out a good strategy?
It's a useful risk tool: you secure part of a win and still have a shot at a bigger multiplier. It doesn't change the long-run return, which stays at 96.5% whatever you do.
Is Spaceman available in Zimbabwe?
Spaceman is offered by many betting sites that carry Pragmatic Play games and serve Zimbabwe. Check the casino lobby under "crash" or "Pragmatic Play".