Jackpot Crash Course Chapter 1-1

Jackpot Crash Course is a multi-chaptered casino-themed death game visual novel about crime, luck, and spectacle.

Against all odds, Eddie must take part in a game show starring only criminals and gamble against rival players to prove himself still worthy of being pardoned for his wrong deeds.

But is the show really about proving your innocence?

* Only the first half of Chapter 1 is available in this build. Part 2 will follow in a future update.

Development Team

• Development, Story & Graphics: STUDIO INVESTIGRAVE with RachelDrawsThis and Ekrix
• Composer & Sound Designer: BellKalengar

Key Features

• 130 CGs and 15 map illustrations
• Approximately 32k+ words of branching narrative
• Expressive character sprites, pixel art, and bespoke animations
• 12+ rival contestants to befriend, outwit, or clash with depending on your approach
• Multiple story paths with exclusive interactions and events tailored to each route
• Original soundtrack crafted for the televised death game spectacle

Estimated Play Time

• 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours per route
• 3+ hours for full completion

Content Warnings

Graphic blood, gore, violence, disturbing imagery, and intense audio. Community comments may contain spoilers—consider finishing the chapter before reading them.

Support the Developers

Jackpot Crash Course Chapter 1 will release in two parts. The team chose to ship the first half while polishing the conclusion. Part 2 is on the way, and community support helps it arrive sooner.

Enjoyed Part 1 for free? Consider grabbing official merch at the STUDIO INVESTIGRAVE store or leaving a tip on Ko-fi so the developers can keep working full-time.

How to Play

1. Download the latest Windows or macOS build from the itch.io page. The demo is name-your-price.
2. Unzip the archive, launch the executable for your platform, and choose your preferred language and display settings.
3. Progress through televised death-game rounds, making strategic choices and managing relationships with fellow contestants.
4. Keep multiple save slots before major gambles—each route offers exclusive scenes, rivals, and endings.

Safety Note: Content warnings include graphic violence, gore, and disturbing audio/imagery—player discretion is advised.