HOYLE Casino (2010)

by Encore

Product Features

• Use HOYLE Face Creator to design your own player
• Customize card backs, characters, and more
• Earn HOYLE rewards to unlock fun game bonuses
• 5 new and exciting games!
• Large, easy-to-read playing cards and improved game logic

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002CMWEAS
• Item model number: 17760
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 9, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #685 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #3 in Video Games > PC Games > Casino
  • #3 in Video Games > Mac Games > Casino
  • #62 in Software > Games > Mac Games > All Games

Product Description

HOYLE Casino Games 2010 brings Vegas-style casino action to you with exciting table games, video and classic slots, Keno and horse racing. Set in a realistic Vegas environment, Hoyle Casino combines nonstop entertainment, endless replay, attention to rules, and a simple interface making it a sure winner with novice and expert computer users alike. Learn some new tricks and refine your strategy while playing against the witty and personable HOYLE characters. You've gotta pay to play though, so step up and join the action!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Can't see the cards, September 23, 2009

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Robert D. Vomastek (Wichita Falls, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HOYLE Casino (2010) (DVD-ROM)

The eye candy abounds with this new version. However, in blackjack and let it ride, it is difficult to read the dealer's cards. For some unknown reason the card size of the dealer's hand is about half that of the players hand causing mistakes in reading what the dealer has. In blackjack, the Card Game version allowed you to use the keyboard for repeat bet, stand, hold, split and surrender, which is especially handy. You can't use the keyboard in this new version and it slows everything down to a crawl. I like my action fast just like at the real casino.

The slot machines are greatly outmatched by the Masque Publishing slot games also sold on Amazon. The slots with this casino game aren't actual slot games used by casinos and the difference shows to anyone who has ever really played a live slot machine in the casino.

In the Casino card games you get the same characters that were in Hoyle's Card Games and some are funny and good, others are completely annoying. At least you get to pick which ones you want to play with in this new version, so that helps. The other feature that is missing from all blackjack software is the ability to choose your position at the table. No one likes playing "second base" all the time.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Old version is better, September 25, 2009

By 

Jane P. (Washington State) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HOYLE Casino (2010) (DVD-ROM)

Stick with the old version. New and improved just didn't happen with this. This is the last year I plan on buying any of the Hoyle products.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Major bugs on Mac Version, October 28, 2009

By 

Steven Brown "sbrown4556" (Landenberg, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HOYLE Casino (2010) (DVD-ROM)

I'll make this brief.

In craps, the game won't let you place an odds bet. Those familiar with craps will know that's the entire point of playing the game. Also, if you place a "Don't Come" bet, your bet will disappear after the next number is rolled, instead of being placed on the board. So, you can't even play without odds.

I've owned this game for an hour, and I've noticed these major flaws in the game.

And, of course, there is no one to contact to address this issue. They send you to a website where you can't find where to get help.

I am using a new iMac, so processor speed is not an issue. I'm following the game rules -- I've checked the settings and followed the game instructions. It just doesn't work. And, no, I'm not using a new operating system.

If I had any confidence that a patch would be released, or if I could contact anyone, I would keep the game at least for the roulette wheel or video blackjack. But I am disappointed that such a potentially great game was released with these major errors. How can you sell a craps game without the ability to place bets?

Mac users stay away from this one.