Hoyle Casino Empire

by Sierra

Product Features

• Your cousin is in debt to the mob, and to pay it off, he has to make his casino profitable. That's where you come in -- you've been asked to turn a broken-down casino into the newest hot spot!
• If you can build up the little casino on the strip, you'll build a reputation in the business, and that means other casinos will come to you
• Drop in new slots and video poker machines, redesign the layout of the floor with better seucrity, and more convenient restrooms & cashier's windows
• Populate casinos with the most profitable games, handle comps and bring in the high-rollers
• Advertising is important -- don't forget to bring people in with signs, performances and other attractions

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005VB7X
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: September 27, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,873 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Hoyle Casino Empire is a casino simulation that delivers all the glitz, glamour, sights, and sounds of Las Vegas. In Hoyle Casino Empire, players take control of a Vegas casino and do everything necessary to make it succeed. Each level provides players with a new story and an opportunity to win big and increase their wealth and status. Along the way, gamers meet a host of helpful characters and have the full resources of their growing casino empire at their disposal. From milking the high rollers, to positioning the most popular slot machines near the cash machines, it's all Vegas, all the time with Hoyle Casino Empire.

Product Description

Platform:  WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XP Publisher:  SIERRA Packaging:  JEWEL CASE Rating:  TEEN Run Sin City from the ground up with Hoyle Casino Empire. Rule your empire as a straight-shooting business man or a double-dealin' scoundrel in your neon-soaked desert playground. Utilize your ties to the Mob or prove you can make your fortune without their underhanded tactics. Loosen the slots add decor for ambience and bring in the Vegas showbiz glitz to attract everyone from the wannabe swingers to the high rollers. Just remember you're not the only game in town...Features:Build itCreate and build your own casino environment with all the authenticity only Hoyle can deliver. Run itYour management skills are the difference between a money-making machine and a money pit. Rule itUse all of the assets at your disposal to continue your reign as the best show in town. System Requirements: Mulitmedia PC with 300MHz or higher Intel processor Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 64MB RAM 500MB free HD space 100MB free swap space Super VGA supporting 800x600 resolution @ 16-bit color Quad-speed CD-ROM drive mouse speakers or headphones DirectX 7.0 or better

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Easy to Play Game, October 17, 2002

By 

Stephanie Manley (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoyle Casino Empire (CD-ROM)

This game isn't the most complex one of the "tycoon" games you will find. It is pretty entertaining. Sometimes I like a game that isn't so complicated that it takes three websites to consult with how to just make it through. The casinos that you work through are [copies] of their Las Vegas Counterparts, as are the "celebrities" that will make it into your casino if you are good enough. Some of the graphics are 2D such as many of the attractions you will build in your casino, and the games really aren't that distinquishable.
It is fairly easy to get the hang of, the audio is pretty good, with background noise, some nice lounge music, and commentary from the guests. The game does throw your casino development with a few curves such as other casinos trying to infiltrate and disrupt your business. Its fun, lighthearted, and a great way to get started in other "Tycoon" sort of games. While it isn't the best Tycoon game out there, I do like this one, it has good game play, and you don't need to buy a guide to work through this one.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Type of Tycoon Game: Spectacular, December 6, 2002

By 

Kevin Full (Overland Park, KS United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hoyle Casino Empire (CD-ROM)

I've played lots of Tycoon-genre computer games, including some super popular (Roller Coaster Tycoon, The Sims, etc.) This however, might be the best game I've played. Besides cool graphics, this game has a plethora of options readily available. This game is easy enough that playing it isn't a boring struggle, yet difficult enough the player feels challenged. Great attention has been paid to the sound, which is absolutely terrific. The game accurately simulates the feel of a casino. Each little "gambler" reacts to each hand of cards. You can see the players place their bets, and celebrate/despair after the round. Bright colors light up the screen. Building options include decorations, lounges, restaurants, gambling rooms, any type of gambling table or machine and decorations for the outside. Through the game interesting situations occur: the "Playbabe" magazine party, VIP high rollers, mob hits, discount slot machines. You can set your casinos odds, or even cheat the gamblers. Dealers and gamblers may cheat your casino, making a casino security force needed. Showgirls and bargirls keep players supplied with drinks. You are even able to host poker tournaments or auction off cars, throw parties or watch your loyal customers get married. You also control the hotel rooms and options there. For those looking for any type of tycoon game to play, or those with a love of Las Vegas, or even those just looking for a little fun will enjoy this game. You don't have to know Las Vegas to enjoy this immersive and fun computer game.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Game, October 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Hoyle Casino Empire (CD-ROM)

Fairly good simulation, but somewhat simplistic to some people. The slot machines and video black jack look pretty similar, but then again, if you've ever been to a casino, they really do look a lot alike. I've rather enjoyed it. The demo alone was enough to get me to buy it.

However, I bought the game on ebay for a lot less.