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Strange Slot Simulator
2026
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- 1–5 players
- 10–20 min
- 14+
For 1 player
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Strange Slot Simulator is a board game released in 2026 for 1–5 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by パーティ太郎 (Party Taro) and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Deduction, and Real-Time.
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About the game
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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- Hobby Japan
Questions and answers
Strange Slot Simulator supports 1–5 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 Strange Slot Simulator is 10–20 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 Strange Slot Simulator for ages 14 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.
Strange Slot Simulator belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Deduction, and Real-Time. 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 Strange Slot Simulator are: パーティ太郎 (Party Taro). 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 Strange Slot Simulator 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.