AviatorSpaceman: the crash game with a 50% partial cash-out
Spaceman by Pragmatic Play (2022) is a tier-one studio's entry in the crash genre — a floating astronaut rises while you decide when to cash out. The standout feature is a genuine mechanical innovation: a 50% partial cash-out, which lets you bank half your stake at a safe multiplier and let the rest ride for a big one. This review covers how Spaceman works, the partial cash-out in detail, and how it compares to Aviator.
What Spaceman is
Spaceman is a crash game by Pragmatic Play, released in 2022. A spaceman floats away from his ship, a multiplier rises, and you cash out before he crashes. RTP is 96.5% (slightly below Aviator's 97%), volatility is high, and there is one bet per round (not two, as in Aviator).
The defining feature is the partial cash-out — the single biggest mechanical twist in the genre.
The 50% partial cash-out, explained
At any moment during a Spaceman round, you can choose to cash out 50% of your bet at the current multiplier, leaving the other 50% running. This is a genuine hedge built into the game:
- Cash out 50% at 2× to lock in a small profit on half your bet.
- Let the remaining 50% ride toward 10× or higher.
- If the round crashes early, you only lose half a bet instead of a full one.
This is different from Aviator's two-panel approach (which uses two separate bets). Spaceman's 50% button works within a single bet, giving you finer-grained control. Many players find it the most strategically interesting crash game for exactly this reason.
How Spaceman compares to Aviator
| Feature | Aviator (Spribe) | Spaceman (Pragmatic Play) |
|---|---|---|
| Theme | Red plane | Spaceman |
| RTP | 97% | 96.5% |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Bets per round | 2 | 1 |
| Partial cash-out | No (two-bet hedge instead) | Yes — 50% within one bet |
| Provably fair | Yes | Random (provider RNG) |
| Max win | 10,000× | ~5,000× (varies) |
If you like the idea of the two-bet hedge but want it built into a single bet, Spaceman is the natural alternative.
The maths and strategy
Spaceman runs on a crash curve with a ~3.5% house edge (RTP 96.5%). The probability a round reaches x is roughly 0.965 ÷ x — slightly worse than Aviator's 0.97 ÷ x. The 50% cash-out does not change the long-run RTP, but it shapes the variance: you can lock in profit more granularly than Aviator's two-bet hedge allows.
Where to play Spaceman in South Africa
Spaceman is widely stocked by SA bookmakers that carry Pragmatic Play content — typically LottoStar, Hollywoodbets, Betway and others. Check the Crash / Instant games section.
Verdict
Spaceman is the crash game for players who want a smarter, single-bet hedge. The 50% partial cash-out is a real innovation, and Pragmatic Play's production polish is top-tier. RTP is marginally below Aviator's, but the strategic depth makes up for it for many players.
FAQ about Spaceman
What is the 50% cash-out in Spaceman?
A button that lets you bank half your bet at the current multiplier while letting the other half keep running. It is a built-in hedge within a single bet — finer-grained than Aviator's two-panel approach.
Is Spaceman better than Aviator?
Neither is strictly better. Spaceman offers a smarter single-bet hedge (the 50% button) and tier-one production, but a slightly lower RTP (96.5% vs 97%). Aviator offers two simultaneous bets and slightly higher RTP. Try both via free demos if available.
What is the RTP of Spaceman?
Spaceman runs at 96.5% RTP, slightly below Aviator's 97%. The house edge is therefore ~3.5% vs Aviator's ~3%.
Can I predict Spaceman rounds?
No. Spaceman uses a provider RNG, so the crash point is unknowable in advance. Any Spaceman predictor is the same scam as an Aviator predictor — see our predictor debunk.
Where can I play Spaceman in South Africa?
Spaceman is widely stocked by SA bookmakers carrying Pragmatic Play content — typically LottoStar, Hollywoodbets, Betway and similar. Check the Crash / Instant games section of your bookmaker.
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