A literary device used primarily in film in which the protagonists' seemingly impossible dilemma is solved through an unexpected and improbable gambling windfall, such as winning the jackpot.
Moviegoer 1: Couldn't they have thought of a better way for them to pay him back than just winning $80,000 in blackjack?
Moviegoer 2: Yeah, the writers pulled a total deus ex slot machina...
Moviegoer 2: Yeah, the writers pulled a total deus ex slot machina...
by atds June 21, 2009
In Dungeons and Dragons or any other pen and paper RPG, when the Dungeon Master (or DM) invents or gives a way for the players to live when they normally would have died.
Our DM is really easy to play with. Any time we're about to die, a little De-eMus ex Machina comes along and saves us.
by Jim Moak January 6, 2008
In works of fiction; the use/revelation of a character’s sexuality to advance the plot. Similar to Deus ex Machina, but gayer.
Girl 1: “Omg, Madonna was literally dying till she realised she was actually in love with Shakira, then she got up and started dancing! That’s the power of love for you.”
Girl 2: “No, that’s the power of Gayus ex Machina and bad storytelling.”
Girl 2: “No, that’s the power of Gayus ex Machina and bad storytelling.”
by XaneiFoxx May 12, 2020