I Got Deleted 37 Times—Then I Made a Viral Slot Game That Healed My Soul

I used to think winning meant hitting the jackpot.

Then I got rejected 37 times.

Each draft was labeled ‘too emotional’ or ‘culturally confusing’ by investors who wanted ‘safe,’ sterile slots—no soul, no pork, no rainbow bubbles. They said: ‘Players don’t care about feelings.’ But I did.

I grew up in a apartment where jazz played all night and my abuela told stories of lucky pigs dancing through carrot fields. So I made one.

‘Lucky Pig’ isn’t just a slot game—it’s a ritual.

Every spin? That’s me taking a breath after another rejection. The wilds? Those are my grandma’s laughter replacing silence. The scatters? The free spins—that’s when the neighborhood kids knock on my door with candy during中秋猪节.

I coded it with Unity—not for profit, but for presence. RTP at 96%? Yes—but more importantly, it’s the rhythm of resilience.

Last week, a teen DM’d me: ‘Which game made you break down?’ I replied: ‘The one that let me feel like I belonged.’

You don’t need to bet big to win. You need to remember you’re not alone.

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