{"id":260114,"date":"2024-09-18T22:47:14","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T22:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/18\/beloved-silver-strike-slot-machines-return-to-four-queens\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:11:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:11:15","slug":"beloved-silver-strike-slot-machines-return-to-four-queens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/18\/beloved-silver-strike-slot-machines-return-to-four-queens\/","title":{"rendered":"Beloved Silver Strike Slot Machines Return to Four Queens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-info-panel\">\n<div class=\"post-info-panel__author-holder\">\n<div class=\"post-info-panel__author-logo\">\n                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/all-about-us\"><br \/>\n                                                        <img alt=\"Scott Roeben\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/author-logo-lg-88x88.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/author-logo-lg-176x176.png 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-88 photo\" height=\"88\" width=\"88\" decoding=\"async\"\/>                                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"post-info-panel__author-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"post-info-panel__author-content\">\n                                            <span class=\"post-info-panel__title\"><br \/>\n                                                                                                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/all-about-us\" class=\"post-info-panel__link\">Scott Roeben<\/a>, on September 18 2024                                                                                            <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Four Queens in downtown Las Vegas is bringing back its popular Silver Strike slots and we\u2019ve got the exclusive details. The 12 much-loved slot machines will be available for play on Sep. 19, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The machines with a cult-like following are unique because the bonus symbol gets you a special keepsake token. You can cash the Silver Strike coin in for $10 (sometimes $40), but what\u2019s the fun in that? That\u2019s like eating at a restaurant without taking a photo of your food first. What kind of freak even does that?<\/p>\n<p>The Silver Strike machines were removed from the casino floor at Four Queens <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/silver-strike-slots-disappear-from-four-queens-dont-freak-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a few months back<\/a>, causing a minor freak-out by ardent loyalists, but the machines are being consolidated and when they return, they\u2019ll have a whole new set of token designs (see photos below). Cue the elation from Silver Strike nerds, a designation we happily embrace because we are one.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41510\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41510\" style=\"width: 845px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-41510 size-post-thumbnail-crop-845xAUTO\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" alt=\"\" width=\"845\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver_strike_tokens2-845x563.jpg\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When new Silver Strike tokens arrive, it\u2019s like that time Steve Martin got <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-7aIf1YnbbU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the phone book<\/a> in \u201cThe Jerk,\u201d a reference we fully realize is now 45 years old. You know, back when movies were good and had virtually zero superheroes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the Silver Strike machines at Four Queens have been MIA, the only other Silver Strike machines downtown were at Plaza.<\/p>\n<p>Silver Strike machines were used in private tournaments at Four Queens, but were not accessible by the public.<\/p>\n<p>How popular are these machines? There\u2019s a group called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silverstrikers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silver Strikers Club<\/a> that follows any Silver Strike news with rabidity.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a video of what makes Silver Strike machines so special.<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-aqg5tzrcjb466eb5872ae32d357757841\" style=\"max-width:900px;\">\n<span class=\"arve-inner\"><br \/><span class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 500 \/ 281\"><br \/><span class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.200000%\"\/><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" data-arve=\"arve-youtube-aqg5tzrcjb466eb5872ae32d357757841\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/AQg5TZrcjb4?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"505.8\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/AQg5TZrcjb4?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" width=\"900\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Yes, you can still win old-school money on these machines, but the tokens are a fun perk and simply unlike any other modern slot machine. When you win a Silver Strike token, it feels like you\u2019re really winning something.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the Silver Strike machines at Four Queens occupied a couple of banks and were scattered in a couple other places on the casino floor. Yes, it\u2019s weird we can tell you exactly where they were. Hey, you have things you obsess over. Like feet stepping on soft fruits and vegetables. Who\u2019s the weirdo now?<\/p>\n<p>Now, the machines will be in one place, near the hotel\u2019s registration desk, not far from the valet entrance.<\/p>\n<p>Please don\u2019t hog the machines\u00a0 if others are waiting. It\u2019s like those dumbasses who play two coin machines at once at Circus Circus. Don\u2019t get us started.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hey, lady, leave some Silver Strikes for the rest of us! Told it\u2019s taken four hours to accumulate this many tokens. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/4QueensLV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@4QueensLV<\/a> (h\/t <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/seventensuited?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@seventensuited<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RsENhG6L45\">pic.twitter.com\/RsENhG6L45<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Vital Vegas (@VitalVegas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VitalVegas\/status\/1487175534593273856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 28, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As we said, Silver Strike machines have an enthusiastic following, with collectors sometimes camping out when new token designs are released.<\/p>\n<p>For the Silver Strike relaunch, the Four Queens team (spearheaded by the casino\u2019s Director of Slots Shaun Webster) have come up with a whole new set of tokens based upon playing card suits. Here\u2019s a first look.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41509\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41509\" style=\"width: 845px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-41509 size-post-thumbnail-crop-845xAUTO\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" alt=\"\" width=\"845\" height=\"1122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver_strike_tokens1-845x1122.jpg\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If slots and table games and marketing had babies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The whole Silver Strike token subculture is fascinating, and as such we do not fully understand it.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, there are \u201cclears,\u201d with the standard Silver Strike token. There are also \u201cred\u201d and \u201cblue\u201d tokens (referring to the plastic cases the tokens come in), with seasonal, limited-edition designs (like Halloween). Then there are the tokens valued at $40. The new tokens feature a popular Four Queens restaurant, Chicago Brewing Co.<\/p>\n<p>Silver Strike token collectors don\u2019t just play to get a token, they play to get entire sets of tokens. As mentioned, some token winners turn these collectibles in for cash, but that sort of defeats the whole purpose of them being collectible. Naturally, Four Queens loves when collectors collect. It\u2019s akin to a player taking a $10 or $40 TITO voucher home. It\u2019s called \u201cbreakage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Four Queens goes through a shocking number of Silver Strike tokens. For the relaunch, the casino ordered 48,000 tokens. We always assumed most people won the tokens but turned them in for cash. We were mistaken. That supply of tokens lasts just 2-3 months.<\/p>\n<p>Silver Strike tokens are produced by Sunshine Mint in Las Vegas-adjacent Henderson, Nevada.<\/p>\n<p>Why don\u2019t more casinos have Silver Strike machines? Because they\u2019re sort of a pain in the ass, honestly. (The same reason you don\u2019t see many coin slots left in Las Vegas casinos.) The machines are expensive to maintain and refill, and not many casinos are up for fronting $500,000 for an order of tokens.<\/p>\n<p>Do Silver Strikes make as much for Four Queens as these new-fangled penny slots? Of course not, but they make much more than we thought.<\/p>\n<p>No, Silver Strike tokens don\u2019t have a lot of actual silver in them anymore, but don\u2019t be a buzzkill.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41511\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41511\" style=\"width: 845px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-41511 size-post-thumbnail-crop-845xAUTO\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" alt=\"\" width=\"845\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver_strike_machines-845x563.jpg\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41511\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Once you\u2019re in, you could be in for life. Don\u2019t say we didn\u2019t warn you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s a whole regulatory process involved with Silver Strike tokens, technically, \u201cSilver Premium Tokens.\u201d Silver Strike coins are treated like other gambling \u201ctokens\u201d used in casinos, like table games chips.<\/p>\n<p>There are a slew of regulations around chips and tokens. If you are ever suffering from sleeplessness, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/gaming.nv.gov\/uploadedFiles\/gamingnvgov\/content\/Home\/Features\/Regulation12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read the regulations<\/a>. They are a hoot.<\/p>\n<p>Four Queens submits its designs to Gaming, then when those are approved, Sunshine Mint makes samples to submit to Gaming, and at any point regulators can reject the designs. In one instance, the design was approved, but when the coins were produced, they made it look like the woman depicted on the token as, well, cold, if you get our drift. Back to the drawing board. Apparently, Silver Strike tokens can\u2019t depict nipples. Some \u201cfun facts\u201d are more fun than others. You\u2019re welcome.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the official version of what we just told you: \u201cIf, after receiving and reviewing the items and information described by this regulation, the Chair is satisfied that the proposed chips, tokens and related information conform to the requirements of this regulation, the Chair shall notify the licensee or the manufacturer authorized by the licensee to produce the chips or tokens in writing and shall request, and the licensee or the manufacturer shall provide a sample of the proposed chips or tokens in final, manufactured form. If the Chair is satisfied that the sample conforms with the requirements of this regulation and with the information submitted with the licensee\u2019s application, the Chair shall approve the proposed chips or tokens and notify the licensee in writing. As a condition of approval of chips or tokens issued for use at the licensee\u2019s race book, sports pool, or specific table or counter game, the Chair may prohibit the licensee from using the chips or tokens other than at the book, pool, or specific game. The Board may retain the sample chips and tokens submitted pursuant to this subsection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>No mention of nipples! We\u2019re seeing a loophole here, Four Queens. Just saying.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, this part: \u201cThe Board may retain the sample chips and tokens submitted\u2026\u201d We\u2019re thinking somebody at the Nevada Gaming Control Board is a Silver Strike token collector.<\/p>\n<p>When the new unified Silver Strike area is unveiled at Four Queens (a lone machine will be by the casino cage), casino staff will distribute some sweet branded hats and attire to celebrate the occasion.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Exciting news, coming VERY SOON!\ud83e\udd2b<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FourQueens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FourQueens<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SilverStrike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SilverStrike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JBPMT2QvG8\">pic.twitter.com\/JBPMT2QvG8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Four Queens Hotel &amp; Casino (@4QueensLV) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/4QueensLV\/status\/1836445954645643567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 18, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Why is the return of the Silver Strike slots at Four Queens such a big deal? Well, for the people who love these machines, it\u2019s like asking why Sigma Derby at The D is a big deal or why single zero roulette is a big deal at Plaza or why the Bellagio fountains are a big deal or why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/checking-dollar-suck-lions-share-slot-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lion\u2019s Share<\/a> was a big deal at MGM Grand for many years. It\u2019s one of those \u201cif you know, you know\u201d things.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never played Silver Strike, now is a great time to do so. Slot machines can get a little repetitive, but Silver Strike machines change things up, and the $10 tokens tend to be easy to get. (The machine plays like other reel slots as well, of course, so lots of other wins are up for grabs as you look for the Silver Strike symbol.) Our over-under on hitting the bonus is 20 spins. For us, it often happens within 5-10 spins. Then again, we have extraordinary good luck. Have you ever seen how thick and lustrous our hair is?<\/p>\n<p>Big thanks to Four Queens for letting us share their news first, and we can\u2019t wait to win some (or possibly all) of these new Silver Strike tokens soon. We\u2019re keeping all the tokens this time, though. We heard some Silver Strike collectors bequeath their collections to their heirs in their last will and testament.<\/p>\n<p>We do not use the term \u201cfanatics\u201d lightly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/beloved-silver-strike-slots-return-to-four-queens\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] By Scott Roeben, on September 18 2024 Four Queens in downtown Las Vegas is bringing back its popular Silver Strike slots and we\u2019ve got<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":260115,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[174],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/260114"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=260114"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/260114\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/260115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=260114"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=260114"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=260114"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}