- BGG rating
- 7.3
Jackpot: Set the Reel – Expansions
- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2026
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,463
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Jackpot: Set the Reel
2026
Rules assistance for Jackpot: Set the Reel
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- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Jackpot: Set the Reel
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Jackpot: Set the Reel is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Kristian Karlberg and Kenny Zetterberg and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Pattern Building, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
Expansions
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About the game
Jackpot: Set the Reel puts you in control of your own luck! This 'slotbuilder' challenges you to master the art of hand manipulation as you aim to make lines of three of the same symbol. But the twist is, you never shuffle your cards! Instead, through clever planning, tactical upgrades, and precise card swaps, you’ll manipulate your hand to strike massive payouts. Gain victory points by matching symbols, with bigger combos scoring bigger payouts. Upgrade cards to unlock rewards, and claim bonus tiles to boost your score or gain special abilities. Every choice matters. With each round, you’ll place three adjacent cards from your hand into your slot machine, forming a row. You'll repeat this twice more, building a grid and claiming points for completed matches. Then, pass your last card to the player on your left while receiving a card from the right, and placing it strategically to optimise your next move. Next, collect coins from one column of your slot machine, then reorder your columns in your hand while keeping each column’s cards in the sequence you just played them in. With your hand reset, you're ready for another round. Will you manipulate the cards, stack the odds, and hit the jackpot? —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Dranda Games
Questions and answers
Jackpot: Set the Reel supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Jackpot: Set the Reel is 30–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Jackpot: Set the Reel for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Jackpot: Set the Reel has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Jackpot: Set the Reel belongs to these categories: Card Game and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Pattern Building, and Solo / Solitaire Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Jackpot: Set the Reel are: Kristian Karlberg and Kenny Zetterberg. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Jackpot: Set the Reel as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.