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Correlated randomness in Slay the Spire 2

2026-06-13
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Here are three true statements about the game of Slay the Spire 2 (in single player):

  1. If you pick Neow's Bones in the Underdocks, the random curse is ~54% likely to be Debt.*

  2. It is impossible to receive Rebound from the Trash Heap event.

  3. Your first fight is 76% likely to drop a potion in Underdocks, and 4% likely to drop a potion in Overgrowth.**

The Hellraiser "infinite" in Slay the Spire 2

2026-03-09
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Slay the Spire 2 was released 4 days ago! In my opinion it is a very fun game. This post is about a very unintuitive and mathematically interesting interaction between two Ironclad cards.

A Slay the Spire puzzle

2024-02-21
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You are peacefully going about your day when you are suddenly thrust into the following position in a game of Slay the Spire. What do you do?