Royal Dealer Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Board, Card & Party

Royal Dealer

SystemIntellivision
Released1982
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperAPh Technological Consulting
PublisherMattel Electronics
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Royal Dealer is a board, card or party game released in 1982 for the Intellivision, developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics.

It landed about 3 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1982 include Demon Attack, Buzz Bombers and Beauty & the Beast.

APh Technological Consulting also made Basketball, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin and NASL Soccer for the Intellivision.

Royal Dealer is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Royal Dealer 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.

Royal Dealer gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Royal Dealer FAQ

When did Royal Dealer come out on the Intellivision?

Royal Dealer was released for the Intellivision in 1982.

Who made Royal Dealer?

It was developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics.

Is Royal Dealer multiplayer?

No. Royal Dealer is a single-player game.

How long does Royal Dealer take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Royal Dealer 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.

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.

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