"Released in 1989, Casino Kid is a distinctive casino simulator game developed by Sofel for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Set in the fictional town of Lost Wages, the game provides an authentic retro gaming experience. The players' objective is to amass a significant fortune and defeat the malevolent King of the Casino. The game offers an array of casino games, including blackjack and poker. The North American version excludes slot machines and roulette games. The game presents two different versions - North American and Japanese, each offering a unique gameplay experience. The Japanese version offers a personalized gaming experience, allowing players to input their own name and features a 'free mode' for experimenting with gambling strategies. Casino Kid sports blue hair in the Japanese version, while in the North American version, he flaunts blond hair. Designed by Tadao Nomura, Hirokazu Sugisaka, and Masanori Iwamoto, and with music by Toshio Murai, Casino Kid is a retro gem that offers a truly distinctive gaming experience.