''Super Caesars Palace'' is a

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video game centered on

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. It is the follow-up to Virgin's previous ''Caesars Palace'' game. ''Super Caesars Palace'' was also released for the

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and Game Gear as ''Caesars Palace''. The Japanese version of the game was followed by a sequel, ''

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''.

Gameplay

The objective is to win money at a casino. The player begins with $2000. Games include

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, slot machines,

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, and Red Dog. The player can talk to

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s (a feature omitted in the Japanese version), who may offer advice and clues on how to live the casino lifestyle. The game also offers $100

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tickets that players can keep scratching to try to win more money. However, if a picture of a bomb is uncovered, the ticket is void and all winnings are nullified. After playing, the player leaves in a limo, a

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or a taxi. If the player plays too slowly, a warning pops up on the screen and if it is unheeded, the player is forced to do a certain action. When the player finally leaves the casino using the available transportation, the credits appear as road signs along the desert highway and the player has to restart the game.

Reception

AllGame gave the game a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars in their overview. ''

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'' gave the game a 60% rating in their March 1994 review. ''

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'' magazine rated it an 8 out of 10 in their April 2000 review.

References

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