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Strange Slot Simulator
2026パーティ太郎 (Party Taro)
1 - 5 players
10 - 20 min
From BoardGameGeek
The only way out of the Cursed Casino is to uncover the secrets hidden inside its six slot machines. Strange Slot Simulator is a real-time deduction card game for 2 to 5 players. Each of the six slot machines has its own unique "Settings" - a distinct combination of eight symbol card types - and no one knows which machine has which Settings when the game begins. Each round, players claim one machine and have four minutes to repeatedly draw cards and record what they find. Drawing bonus symbol cards (Bonus, Cherry Bonus, or Watermelon Bonus) advances your Bonus line, unlocking skills that let you draw even more cards per turn. After time is up, players analyze their notes and write down their best guess for each machine's Settings. The player who correctly identifies the most Settings across all four rounds wins. With everyone acting simultaneously, tension runs high - rivals may grab the machine you were eyeing, and the clock is always ticking. Easy Mode eases newcomers into the deduction process, while Expert, Cooperative, and Solo modes offer fresh challenges for seasoned players.
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Which Strange Slot Simulator video should I watch?
Strange Slot Simulator has 3 videos from 2 creators: 1 review, 1 how-to-play guide and 1 other video. They date from June to September 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Strange Slot Simulator. How to Play. Complete, Clear, Concise Board Game Tutorial" by Meeple University, which runs 16 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Strange Slot Simulator Review: Everyday I'm Shuffling" by The Dice Tower.
If you like it, try EXIT: The Game – Advent Calendar: The Hunt for the Golden Book, EXIT: The Game – Advent Calendar: The Mystery of the Ice Cave, EXIT: The Game – The Abandoned Cabin or Shadows: Amsterdam, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Strange Slot Simulator
From BoardGameGeek:
The only way out of the Cursed Casino is to uncover the secrets hidden inside its six slot machines. Strange Slot Simulator is a real-time deduction card game for 2 to 5 players. Each of the six slot machines has its own unique "Settings" - a distinct combination of eight symbol card types - and no one knows which machine has which Settings when the game begins. Each round, players claim one machine and have four minutes to repeatedly draw cards and record what they find. Drawing bonus symbol cards (Bonus, Cherry Bonus, or Watermelon Bonus) advances your Bonus line, unlocking skills that let you draw even more cards per turn. After time is up, players analyze their notes and write down their best guess for each machine's Settings. The player who correctly identifies the most Settings across all four rounds wins. With everyone acting simultaneously, tension runs high - rivals may grab the machine you were eyeing, and the clock is always ticking. Easy Mode eases newcomers into the deduction process, while Expert, Cooperative, and Solo modes offer fresh challenges for seasoned players.
Designer
パーティ太郎 (Party Taro)
Artist
Yu Osawa
Publisher
Hobby Japan
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