Bicycle Casino (video game)
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| Bicycle Casino | |
|---|---|
 North American box art | |
| Developer(s) | Leaping Lizard Software |
| Publisher(s) | Activision Value |
| Programmer(s) | Chris Green, Gary Skinner |
| Artist(s) | Anthony Vitale, David Jens, Tom Kemp |
| Platform(s) | Xbox |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Gambling |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Bicycle Casino is a gambling game for the Xbox created by American developer Leaping Lizard Software and published by Activision Value on October 26, 2004. Described by the developer as a simulation of an "authentic casino environment",[1] the game is a compilation of casino games licensed by Bicycle Playing Cards, with an advertised 500 variations on games including texas hold'em and blackjack. The game was marketed as the first casino title released for the Xbox to have featured multiplayer capabilities using Xbox Live.[2] The game was released to generally mixed reviews, with publications praising the inclusion of online play, but critiquing the game's presentation and performance of AI players.
Bicycle Casino features a range of casino games played by a virtual character with selectable features. Gameplay includes local and multiplayer game modes enabled by Xbox Live, with online play including quick matches and manual sessions with custom features. Game modes include poker, seven-card stud, razz poker, Texas hold 'em, Omaha hold 'em, five-card draw, blackjack, pai gow poker, roulette, craps, slots, video poker, keno and a money wheel, including an advertised "500 variations" on the games listed.[3] Gameplay includes selectable emotes and animated reactions from players.[4]