SAS Host Simulator, developed by the Gaming Standards Association, is a purpose-built tool for testing and integrating host systems that communicate using the SAS protocol. It emulates SAS‑compatible electronic gaming machines, enabling developers, QA teams, and labs to validate functionality, reproduce edge cases, and troubleshoot issues without relying on physical hardware. By providing precise control over message flow, timing, meters, and events, the simulator makes it easy to create repeatable, real‑world scenarios and accelerate verification workflows.
Key capabilities:
- Flexible SAS protocol emulation with configurable polling, meters, events, and, where applicable, features such as ticketing, cashless, and jackpots
- Scenario building and scripting to automate complex test cases and regressions
- Multi‑machine and multi‑session simulation to model diverse floor configurations
- Detailed logging, packet tracing, and diagnostics for rapid root‑cause analysis
- Error injection and negative testing to validate resilience and exception handling
- CI/CD‑friendly operation with command-line and API control for unattended runs
- Reporting to document results, compare runs, and support audit needs
Ideal for:
- System vendors and integrators validating host implementations
- QA teams performing functional, regression, and soak testing
- Certification and compliance workflows that require reproducible test conditions
- Operations and support staff training and troubleshooting in a safe environment
Benefits:
- Reduces dependence on physical EGMs and lab time
- Increases test coverage with repeatable, data‑driven scenarios
- Shortens development cycles and improves confidence before deployment
Note: Feature availability may vary by version. Consult the official documentation for supported functions and protocol options.
SAS Host Simulator is developed by Gaming Standards Association. The most popular version of this product among our users is 1.1. The name of the program executable file is SASHostSim.exe.
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