Jackpot Crash Course

Jackpot Crash Course is a visual novel about crime, luck and spectacle, set around a game show for criminals. You take part in BET AND FORGIVE, gambling against rival contestants to prove you are still worthy of a pardon for your crimes. The show promises a way for prisoners to gamble their way off death row, but its real purpose is uncertain.

The world of Modos

In Modos, biased authorities and greedy corporations operate amid rising crime rates. The government has responded to the spike in crime with extreme punishments, leaving many prisons overcrowded, underfunded and in poor condition. Prisoners serving long sentences may die of malnutrition or illness before their terms end, while private companies offer alternative punishments.

BET AND FORGIVE is one of the most popular and difficult alternatives to enter. The show takes inmates out of the prison system and makes them contestants, gambling for freedom while the public judges the worth of their lives.

Contestants and choices

The game has 12 rival contestants, whom you can befriend, strategize with or argue against. Their relationships with you are central to the story. Your choices lead to different paths, with route-specific interactions, events and endings.

Gameplay and presentation

The visual novel combines adventure game elements with mini-games. The first chapter includes over 300 CGs, expressive character sprites, and animated pixel art, alongside an original soundtrack with more than 25 tracks.