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Strange Slot Simulator

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1–510–20mHall 3 · 3D120

Mechanisms

  • Deduction
  • Real-Time
  • Variable Set-up
Release
06/2026
Publisher
HOBBY JAPAN CO., LTD.
Designers
パーティ太郎 (Party Taro)
Languages
English, Japanese
Age
14+
Illustrators
Yu Osawa

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.