''Casino, Inc.'' is a

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for

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. The player must construct a

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, fill it with attractions such as

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and

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tables, and hire staff to maintain the casino. The game was released in Steam by Alternative Software.

Gameplay

The player begins by choosing a casino. Then the player chooses one of three cities: Little Hope Springs (Easy), Fortune Falls (Medium), or Chancersville (Hard). The player starts with $20,000 (Little Hope Springs), $50,000 (Fortune Falls), or $35,000 (Chancersville) to set up their casino and is given a variety of objectives to meet. Facilities and upgrades can be purchased, such as bars, kitchens, hotel floors, dance floors, table games and slots. Staff available for hire include hitmen, guards, dealers and hosts. Services for guests can be purchased such as limousines and shuttles. Players can also buy advertisements and must work against competitors who are trying to lure away patrons.

Expansion pack

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called Casino Inc The Management was released, adding more casino styles, cities, objects and abilities for your hitmen (bombs) and troublemakers.

References

2003 video games Business simulation games Casino video games Hothouse Creations games Konami games Single-player video games Video games developed in the United Kingdom Windows games Windows-only games {{simulation-videogame-stub