Why Crash Games Captivate: Dopamine, Near-Misses, and the Pull of the Multiplier

https://www.scribd.com/document/973733512/Multiplayer-Dynamics-How-Other-Players-Shape-Your-Game-Experience-213825

Crash games create a unique viewing experience: a rising multiplier promises reward, the decision to cash out is immediate, and millions of tiny choices stack into a powerful psychological loop