Tim Surette of GameZone praised the game as 'the most complete casino games for a home console', stating the game 'does an ample job with several types of games to play' and highlighting the online play as 'more fun' and 'very entertaining' with human competitors. Positive reception focused upon the range of game modes and integration of the game with Xbox Live.

Grant Roberts, a project manager for the game, recounted that plans were made for a sequel, but 'unfortunately, a publishing deal never materialised.' The studio ceased operations following release of the game.īicycle Casino received 'generally unfavorable reviews' from critics upon release, according to review aggregator Metacritic. The game was a partnership between Leaping Lizard and Activision Value Publishing, a budget wing of Activision. Development īicycle Casino was the final game developed by Leaping Lizard, a Maryland based developer founded in 1994 notable for initial development of Magic: The Gathering Online. Gameplay includes selectable emotes and animated reactions from players. 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. Gameplay includes local and multiplayer game modes enabled by Xbox Live, with online play including quick matches and manual sessions with custom features. Gameplay A screenshot of gameplay in Bicycle Casino.īicycle Casino features a range of casino games played by a virtual character with selectable features. 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. The game was marketed as the first casino title released for the Xbox to have featured multiplayer capabilities using Xbox Live. Described by the developer as a simulation of an 'authentic casino environment', 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. 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.

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