Balloon review
5.9Our rating#9 of 10 crash gamesHow we rate →Balloon by SmartSoft Gaming is a single-player crash game built around one button: hold it and the balloon inflates along with your potential win, release it before the balloon pops to collect. The balloon starts at your stake and can reach 10,000. The RTP is 95.5–98.0%, and a disconnection cashes you out if you are at least 1% up.
- RTP95.5%–98.0%
- Bets0.10–100.00
- Max win10,000
- Starting valueEqual to your bet
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Balloon at a glance
| Provider | SmartSoft Gaming |
|---|---|
| Format | Single-player crash |
| RTP | 95.5%–98.0% (in-game rules) |
| Bets | 0.10–100.00 |
| Max win | 10,000 |
| Starting value | Equal to your bet |
| Disconnection | Auto cash-out if at least 1% above the bet |
| Game version | 2.2.0 |
Play the Balloon demo
Play the free Balloon demoOfficial SmartSoft Gaming build · virtual credits · 18+
Our Balloon test session
SmartSoft’s demo starts with 20,000.00 DMO. We used the minimum 0.10 bet.
- Balloon 1 – popped. It grew to 0.18 while we hesitated; the collect came too late and we lost 0.10.
- Balloon 2 – won 0.11. Pump and collect straight away: You won! 0.11.
The rules say to click and hold the button and release before it pops. In our test a click started inflation and a second click collected, which worked the same way.
How to play Balloon
- Choose a bet with the carousel arrows (0.10 to 100.00).
- Click and hold the pink pump button. The balloon grows and its value rises.
- Release (or press Collect) before it pops to win the value shown.
- If it pops first, the bet is lost.
Balloon rules, RTP and limits
Taken from the rules screen of the official demo.
| Win | The value of the balloon when you collect. The balloon starts at your bet and can reach 10,000. |
|---|---|
| Player influence | Speed or skill does not influence or increase the chances of winning. |
| Disconnection | Your bet is cashed out automatically if the current value is 1% or more above your bet and the balloon hasn’t popped. |
| Limits | Minimum bet 0.10, maximum 100.00, maximum win 10,000. |
| RTP | 95.5%–98.0%. |
Is Balloon worth playing?
Simple and fast with a fair disconnection rule, but a 95.5% minimum RTP and almost no tools.
- Return to player3.8
- Player control2.0
- Player protection5.0
- Win potential5.0
- Rules transparency7.0
- Demo experience10.0
What we liked
- Instant rounds, no waiting for other players.
- A disconnection rule that protects small profits.
What to watch out for
- Rounds can end in a second; hesitating cost us the first balloon.
- The RTP range starts at 95.5%, among the lowest here.
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Balloon FAQ
What is the RTP of Balloon?
The in-game rules give 95.5%–98.0%.
How do you win in Balloon?
Hold the button to inflate the balloon and release before it pops. You win its value at that moment.
What is the maximum win in Balloon?
10,000, according to the rules.
What happens if I disconnect in Balloon?
If the balloon’s value is at least 1% above your bet and it hasn’t popped, the bet is cashed out automatically.
Sources and licence
- Our own demo session: rounds, balances and the in-game rules screen.
- SmartSoft Gaming’s official Balloon page on smartsoftgaming.com.
- Smartsoft Limited (company registration number C 99015) is a licensed and regulated B2B entity by the Malta Gaming Authority under licence number MGA/B2B/925/2021. (source: smartsoftgaming.com)
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