Review: 'Roulette: The Game'

"Roulette: The Game" is exactly what you expect from the name: a game based on the popular casino game roulette. There's a large roulette wheel and betting board, as well as a play to count your winnings (or losses). If you've ever played Roulette in person or even watched someone play it in a movie, you'll feel right at home with this interface. The game comes from G.P.I. Software development, which also has a number of other app games, including "Soccer Contest," "Flying Cow" and "Alien Fishing."

App Features 

It can be used as a one-player game or it can be a multi-player game by connecting with other players via Bluetooth. Players can also use the game console to connect with players around the world. You can make multiple bets, or bet different amounts in different spots, just like in a real casino. There's also a built-in magnifying glass feature, which makes it easier to see when you're making multiple bets. It's also very easy to manage money, with a built-in tool that shows players not just the amount of money they have left, but the denominations.

The app is free, although it does have some in-game ads that pop up on a regular basis. Players don't need to make in-game purchases to play, but you can purchase bundles of coins that cost from 99 cents to $2.99.

More Game Detail

The biggest issue with "Roulette: The Game" is that there are a couple of major mistakes in the interface of the game. On the table, the colors for the numbers 11 and 12 are inverted. 12 is shown as being black when it should be red and vice versa. But even stranger is the fact that the roulette wheel itself is missing the number "23." Also, the   game's random generator is unreliable and that issue has a massive effect on the gameplay.

The best thing about the game is the slick interface. It looks amazingly life-like and the accompanying game sounds make you feel as if you're part of a real roulette casino game. But the technical glitches make the actual gameplay very annoying.

"Roulette: The Game" is available here at the Apple iTunes Store.