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Pothole (Nid-de-Poule in French) is a virtual-token crash game made in Québec by SVRNG Play: a little car drives km by km down a Montréal street, the multiplier climbs, and you have to cash out before hitting the pothole.
| Publisher | SVRNG Play (svrngplay.ca), Québec |
| Launch | September 29, 2026, after a closed beta |
| Genre | Virtual-token crash game (no monetary value, never convertible) |
| Platform | Browser, built phone-first; nothing to install |
| Languages | French (Nid-de-Poule) and English (Pothole) |
| Mechanic | Three routes: Country road, City street, Expressway; multiplier = 0.97 ÷ pn; 97% RTP |
| Fairness | Draw sealed with SHA-256 before the round, key revealed after; public verification tool |
| Model | Free to play (10,000 starting tokens, daily bonus); optional purchases of tokens and a Pass |
| Audience | 18+ (19+ depending on the province) |
The visuals below may be used to write about the game, without altering the logo.
Write to [email protected] with your outlet and deadline. We answer in French or English. To try the game, an account takes a minute on the game page.
Yes, to write about the game, without altering the logo.
No: tokens have no monetary value and are never withdrawn.
Up to $1,500 + 270 free spins · from a $20 deposit
