The term free spins strictly refers to bonus rounds in slot machines. Crash games don't have reels or spins - they have rounds (each multiplier climb is a round). So when you see a casino advertising "free spins on Aviator" they actually mean free rounds. The mechanic is slightly different:
- Free rounds: The casino credits you a number of bets at a fixed stake (e.g. 10 free rounds at $0.50 each). You play normally; any winnings above the stake value are yours.
- Spaceman Free Rounds: Pragmatic Play's Spaceman has a built-in Free Rounds feature triggered by the casino. These rounds come with a guaranteed minimum multiplier floor (typically 1.5x), reducing variance significantly.
- Aviator Free Bets: Spribe's Aviator supports casino-issued free bets via its operator API. The casino controls the stake value per free bet.