Red Baron Live Review- A fly away Success? Or a total Crash and Burn?
Evolution has released a new live game — but this time, the concept is something we’ve seen before in many forms. There are no wheels, no dice, no bonus rounds… so what is there? Let’s break it down.
Game Overview
Red Baron Live is a fresh live gameshow built around an incredibly simple idea:
Place your bet — anywhere from 10p up to a hefty £2,500. Then… wait.
When the round begins, a bright red WWI-themed fighter plane takes off. The “Red Baron” was the nickname for a famous German pilot, and Evolution’s version climbs skyward, gaining altitude by the second (or microsecond). As it ascends, a multiplier rises with it.
Multipliers start at 1.00x and can reach up to a jaw-dropping 20,000x — with a max payout of £500,000, depending on your stake.
Flying Phase: Risk vs Reward
Once the plane launches, the game becomes a pure gamble of timing. Players must decide when to cash out:
- Cash out early at 1.01x for the smallest, safest return.
- Hold your nerve and aim for the higher multipliers.
- Or risk it all waiting for the giant numbers… because if the plane crashes at 1.00x, you lose the lot.
It sounds painfully simple — and it is. But that’s also the appeal. No waiting for wheels to spin. No dice rolls. No hoping for a bonus or top slot multiplier. Just pure nerve.
An auto-cash-out option lets players pre-select a multiplier and let the game do the rest — assuming the plane makes it that far.
Behind the scenes, the outcome is determined by a random number generator, exactly like online slots. Before each round, the RNG selects the crash point, and the climb plays out visually to match it.
Visuals & Presentation
One of the nice features here is the “Top Wins Last Hour” panel. It shows the largest wins from the past 60 minutes, adding a layer of social buzz and FOMO.
However, it’s slightly flawed:
It highlights the biggest cash wins, not the biggest multiplier wins. So a high roller dropping £2,500 and cashing at a tiny multiplier will dominate the board over someone hitting a massive x100 or x300 on a 50p stake. A missed opportunity.
As for the host… well, he’s dressed in full Red Baron gear. It’s quirky, but beyond standing there in costume, there isn’t much for him to do. The game is too simple for heavy presenting.
Final Verdict
Is it groundbreaking? No.
Is it new? Not even slightly.
It’s essentially a live-action version of a long list of pre-existing “crash” games — Crash, Aviator, and even Evolution’s own first-person Red Baron.
But here’s the twist:
I actually like it.
If you prefer silence and no presenter chatter, stick to the non-live versions. But if you enjoy the social element — seeing others hit big scores and knowing someone out there nailed a monster multiplier — Red Baron Live adds an engaging layer.
From my own brief session, I saw a handful of 10x hits, a couple of 100x moments, and chatter about a 2000x. I personally bagged a 50x, which put me in profit, before the plane crashed at 79x.
It’s not going to rival Crazy Time or Monopoly Live, but as a casual “jump in and go for a big multi” experience, it’s genuinely fun. If you want to see the 10p Gamer play it, let us know!
Final Score: 6/10.
A glitter-coated version of a familiar game — but hey, I like glitter. It’s shiny.
Will it get old fast? Probably.
Is it a short-term buzz? Absolutely.
But does it scratch that multiplier-chasing itch? 100%.
