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Atari 2600 · Board, Card & Party
Casino
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| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1978 |
| Genre | Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Casino is a board, card or party game released in 1978 for the Atari 2600, developed by Atari.
It came out in the 2600's second year on the market. Other notable 2600 releases from 1978 include Superman, Basketball and Canyon Bomber. Among the 9 2600 board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
Atari also made E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Combat and Asteroids for the 2600.
Casino supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
What playing Casino is like
Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.
Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.
Casino walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Casino.
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Casino FAQ
When did Casino come out on the 2600?
Casino was released for the Atari 2600 in 1978.
Who made Casino?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Casino multiplayer?
Yes. Casino supports up to 4 players.
How long does Casino take to play?
As a board, card or party game, Casino typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Casino on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.