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Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy
Luck be a Landlord is a roguelike deckbuilder about using a slot machine to earn rent money and defeat capitalism. This game does not contain any real-world currency gambling or microtransactions.
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Pure NintendoLuck be a Landlord makes slot machines, well, fun. It takes a pinch of strategy crossed with a bit of luck as you work your way through run after run to defeat your greedy landlord. There's a huge number of cute icons to discover, excellent music, and a simple retro aesthetic, It all adds to an addictive game without the gambling side effects.
Game SandwichJohn HansenFeb 20259/10Luck Be a Landlord may be entirely luck based, but it forces you to think carefully about the bets you make on it. The simple nature of it makes it something you can play for just a few minutes or get engrossed in for quite a bit longer. Learning the symbols and how they interact together is very rewarding when you get it to work properly and I appreciate learning when it is best to keep a symbol and when you should get rid of it or skip it all together.
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Nindie SpotlightJustin NationFeb 20257.5/10An absolutely unique idea, pairing roguelike elements with some strategy and slot machine play, at least somewhat pays off
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Push SquareStephen TailbyFeb 20256/10There's absolutely fun to be had here, and the more you delve into it, the more potential strategies you'll discover.
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Video ChumsA.J. MaciejewskiFeb 20253/5 starsIt may be a unique game and strategising can be fun but the randomness of Luck be a Landlord makes it more mindless than it could be. 🎰
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IGDB rating 7.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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