Mini games hidden within hit video games are a fun surprise and a great way to keep players engaged. When the main objectives in a game are challenging to meet, players can become frustrated, so having a temporary distraction can help refresh and refocus the player’s energies.
Some of the best rated PlayStation titles are known for the mini games and one particularly popular game theme is casino games. Here is a rundown of some of the top casino games that appear in top PlayStation titles:
Grand Theft Auto (GTA) V
Developed by Rockstar North, GTA V is an action adventure game and the seventh edition in the GTA series. Based within the fictional city of San Andreas in California, the player follows three protagonists with criminal backgrounds as they attempt to steal cars and commit heists.
It is an open world format game where the player completes a series of missions in either first or third person perspective. GTA V has an online component allowing up to 30 players in multiplayer mode, they can either compete against one another or play cooperatively in missions.
GTA Online is home to The Diamond Casino & Resort, released in an update in 2019, players can enter the casino to engage in a range of casino themed mini games. The venue is located on the corner of Vinewood Park Drive and Vinewood Boulevard in East Vinewood.
Inside, there are two VIP lounge areas, the gambling floor, bathrooms and an office. Standard membership players are able to access games including three card poker, blackjack and roulette.
There are also slot machines and an area for Inside Track horse betting. The Lucky Wheel in the main lobby can be spun once every 24 hours by a player for the chance to win money or prizes. The Solitaire bar offers a selection of virtual drinks, with Penthouse owners able to get their first five beverages for free.
Playing the casino mini games is a great way to build up wealth in GTA. Chips can be spent at the Casino Store on items such as clothing and accessories.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Another action game with casino play is Red Dead Redemption 2, developed by Rockstar Studios. The story is set in 1899 in a fictionalised version of the United States and follows an outlaw as he survives a number of adversaries in the Wild West.
On its opening release in 2018 the game was a huge success, generating $725 million US dollars in sales in its first weekend. It is highly praised for its graphics, open world format, music and general level of detail.
As everyone knows, outlaws love to gamble and in Red Dead Redemption 2 you get the opportunity to spend cash and amass winnings in the game’s four mini casino games. The options include Poker, Blackjack, Dominoes and the rather tense knife game Five Finger Fillet.
In Red Dead’s saloon you can enjoy classic games of Texas Hold’em. While poker can be a complex game, the gunslingers you play against give plenty away with their fearless attitudes and tendency to push all their chips into the centre.
Poker may be a game of luck and skill but Five Finger Fillet is completely dependent on your skills as the player must press the controller buttons at exactly the right time. You can find this game in the smaller saloon in Valentine, in addition to tables at Strawberry and Van Horn.
Another game to play is Dominos, with Block or Draw options to choose from. The game ends when one person gets rid of all their tiles.
Lastly, is the popular game Blackjack where the player must be the first to get to 21 (or as close as possible) before the dealer. You can find this game at Van Horn, Blackwater or Rhodes.
The Four Kings Casino and Slots
Another Playstation title great for casino fans is the social MMO The Four Kings Casino & Slots. In this game, you design your own 3D avatar and explore an online world. When you enter the game’s casino, you will discover a range of mini games, such as Slots, Instant Keno, Blackjack, Poker, Bingo, Roulette and more.
You can play on both PS4 and PS5 and socialise with friends while you enjoy games at your own pace. If you work your way up to VIP level, you can even participate in the casino’s high stakes games.