Grand Casino Simulator News

[h2]Hey, gamers![/h2][h3]Our friends from Project Zima and Pmdk23 kindly shared our playtest with their audience, so we are here to return the favor and invite you to check out their projects as well!

[/h3][h3]Bus Flipper Simulator[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]If you like House Flipper-like games, then you’d like this one too. Renovate and decorate buses and vans to create your own dream motorhome.

[/p][h3]My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All)[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]A cozy and highly addicting garbage-cleaning sim. Your wife wasn’t a fan of your card-collecting hobby (more like an obsession), so she threw everything away. Now your mission is to retreat your hard-earned collection, and save a few birds on your journey.[/p][p][/p][p]Please, show those projects some love and try them out if you like![/p]

[p][/p][p]Build 0.5.5 is live, marking the start of our Playtest 2![/p][p]This update focuses on expanding gameplay possibilities, improving balance, and polishing core systems. The biggest addition is the ability to finally play on your own slot machines, alongside dynamic slot screens, economy updates, new customization options, and many fixes.[/p][p]Your feedback is incredibly important to us and directly helps shape the game. If you encounter bugs, have suggestions, or want to share your thoughts, please join our Discord and let us know:[/p][p]👉 [/p][p]https://discord.com/invite/WSwEQyx[/p][p]
[/p][h3]New Features & Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Self-Gambling: You can now play on your own slot machines.[/p]
• [p]Slot Machines:[/p]
  • [p]Slot machines now use dynamic screens instead of static visuals.[/p]
  • [p]Different slot machines now feature unique symbol combinations with different minimum and maximum bets.[/p]
  • [p]Slot machines no longer burn out completely and will remain on fire until the player extinguishes them.[/p]
• [p]Income Visualization:[/p]
  • [p]Added visualization of money income from slot machines, table games, and NPCs.[/p]
  • [p]Improved HUD visualization for money income for better clarity.[/p]
• [p]Customization: Added new customization items — Flower and Couch.[/p]
• [p]Warehouse: Players can now customize the warehouse as well.[/p]
• [p]Interaction: Added new interaction options with the world.[/p]
• [p]Sitting: Players can now sit on couches and chairs to take a break.[/p]
• [p]Audio: Added a new music playlist to the game.[/p]
• [p]UI/UX:[/p]
  • [p]Added a Credits section to the main menu.[/p]
  • [p]Performed a general UI/UX polish pass for better readability and flow.[/p]
• [p]Settings: Added multiple new settings options.[/p]
• [p]General: Improved overall game stability and performance.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Balance & Gameplay[/h2]

• [p]Bar Economy: Selling items at the bar now provides more money.[/p]
• [p]Vandals: Rebalanced vandal behavior and interactions.[/p]
• [p]Vandals: Added sound effects when Vandals break slot machines.[/p]
• [p]Economy & Quests: NPCs now demand fewer table games.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]AI & NPC Behavior[/h2]

• [p]Fixed NPCs ordering at the bar but not moving to the register.[/p]
• [p]Fixed bots waiting indefinitely in queues.[/p]
• [p]Fixed goose spawn issues.[/p]
• [p]If the casino is closed early (before 6 AM), remaining NPCs are now properly removed from the map.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Bug Fixes & Stability[/h2]

• [p]Fixed performance drops related to draft beer interactions.[/p]
• [p]Fixed players getting trapped inside objects while building.[/p]
• [p]Fixed players falling through the map or getting stuck in furniture collision.[/p]
• [p]Added proper randomization for objects placed on shelves — items now appear correctly and look more natural.[/p]
• [p]Audio: Fixed the “No Money” sound only playing on the host.[/p]
• [p]UI: Fixed the “Success/Fail” message staying too long on the Bar UI.[/p]
• [p]Save/Load:[/p]
  • [p]Fixed the Day/Night cycle and casino status resetting incorrectly after loading.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed the “Craft Beer” quest appearing after the end screen.[/p]

[p]We’ve prepared another small update focused on improving the gameplay experience and addressing several issues reported by the community. Thank you for all the feedback — it really helps a lot, and we’re already fixing many bugs and making improvements based directly on your reports and suggestions.[/p][h2]Improvements & Balance Changes[/h2]

• [p]Reduced the maximum number of geese.[/p]
• [p]Decreased goose spawn frequency.[/p]
• [p]Reduced vandal spawn chance.[/p]
• [p]Increased the sound volume of slot machine fires.[/p]
• [p]Increased the time that slot machines stay on fire.[/p]
• [p]Simplified goose interaction so scaring them gives better movement control.[/p]
• [p]Purchased items now go directly into your inventory without needing to carry a box from the shop.[/p]
• [p]Animations now play faster and more smoothly.[/p]
• [p]Added the ability to open the inventory using the “I” key.[/p]
• [p]Slot machine repairs now always require one mini-game instead of a random 1–2.[/p]
• [p]Updated the Google feedback form.[/p]
• [p]Cursor now centers properly when opening the mode selection menu.[/p]
• [p]Made local character visibility control more stable.[/p]

[h2]Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed a softlock when filling shelves before receiving the shelf-filling quest.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue with TV installation.[/p]
• [p]Disabled the developer console in this build.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the building grid disabling instantly for all players in construction mode.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the casino sign blocking players from painting walls.[/p]
• [p]Fixed slot machine money collection ignoring AI sitting or standing nearby.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the AI cashier would not return the exchange container after scaring away an AI customer.[/p]
• [p]Fixed multiple spelling mistakes across various items, including Runner’s Cheese.[/p]
• [p]Fixed input delay in the beer pouring minigame.[/p]

[p]🎉 Welcome to the First Grand Casino Simulator Playtest![/p][p]We’re excited to launch the first wave of the Grand Casino Simulator playtest!
Jump in and experience what it’s like to build, manage, and run your own casino — solo or with up to 3 friends in co-op mode.[/p][hr][/hr][p]💡 Please Note:
This is a work-in-progress build. Many features, systems, and visuals are still in development and will be added later.
Our goal with this playtest is to get a general feel of the game and gather your feedback on gameplay, pacing, and fun factor.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]💼 What’s inside the Playtest[/h3]

• [p]Manage and expand your casino floor[/p]
• [p]Deal with chaos and unexpected situations[/p]
• [p]Serve guests and keep your casino running smoothly[/p]
• [p]Try out early co-op and management systems[/p]
• [p]Help us test stability and report issues[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]🤝 Play with Friends![/h3][p]If you’ve been invited to the playtest, you can invite up to 3 friends to join you!
Grand Casino Simulator shines the most when played in co-op — teamwork, chaos, and casino drama guaranteed![/p][hr][/hr][h3]🗣️ Share Your Feedback[/h3][p]We’d love to hear from you!
Please fill out our Playtest Feedback Form after your session:
👉 https://forms.gle/qnFr9cYJnedgRN228[/p][p]If you want to discuss your expePreview Eventrience or talk directly with the developers, join our Discord:
👉 https://discord.com/invite/WSwEQyx[/p][p][/p]

[p]Sometimes you just want to unwind, sit back, and build something fun without the stress of long sessions.
There’s work, school, family, and the day only has 24 hours ⏳ — but you can still relax, laugh, and manage your own casino empire before bedtime![/p][p]That’s exactly what the Games Under 5 Hours event celebrates — games that don’t require endless hours but still give you that feeling of completion and satisfaction.
And this time, Grand Casino Simulator is joining the party! 😎[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🥳 From October 13–27, discover an awesome lineup of games designed for short, satisfying sessions.[/h3][p]Jump in and experience the unpredictable world of casino management — from slot machines breaking down mid-rush hour to shady gamblers, security mishaps, and chaotic co-op moments![/p][hr][/hr][h2]About Grand Casino Simulator[/h2][p]A light-hearted management simulator where you build, customize, and run your dream casino — solo or in co-op!
Decorate your floors, manage employees, keep the guests happy, and deal with hilarious problems like cheaters, smokers, and spontaneous robberies.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]🎯 What You Can Do Now[/h3][p]✅ Wishlist Grand Casino Simulator to stay updated
✅ Sign up for the October Playtest and get early access to the casino floor
✅ Join our Discord to share your funniest casino moments and feedback: http://discord.gg/WSwEQyx[/p][hr][/hr][p]🕹️ Whether you have 30 minutes or a few hours, Grand Casino Simulator is here to make your downtime feel like a jackpot! 💰

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