Half Built: Casino Steam news

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• Release dateMar 17, 2024
• DeveloperShort Olive Games
• PublisherShort Olive Games

Genres: Casual, Simulation, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: Short Olive GamesPublisher: Short Olive Games

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Half Built: Casino Steam news

Half Built: Casino news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Update 15 - Games and Entertainment - 17 August 2026

  Experimental Branch ~ Update 15 version 2 ~ Games and Entertainment Update 2 is now live — and it’s packed with new ways to build and customize your casino! This is one of the biggest updates yet and to celebrate theres a 10% discount on now, but be quick, its only going to last a few days. This update adds a ton of new content and officially opens up the world selection screen with the first full game world: City Strip. Inspired by the test world and Las Vegas, City Strip drops you onto a busy, high-traffic street filled with people ready to gamble, giving you a fresh new place to build your entertainment empire. The original test world will remain available for now, but it will be retired once a few more planned features are in place. The new world comes with even more ways to tailor your experience from the moment you start. Set your starting cash, choose your world size, and adjust…

• Update 15 - Games and Entertainment - 11 July 2026

  Experimental Branch ~ Update 15 version 1 ~ The first experimental version of update 15 is now live! This update focused on updating and refining the cash and chip based currency systems. Previously the cash type didn't affect the game much, but now is an essential mechanic to how you plan your casino. Game play rates are now sync'ed for everyone at a table, and based on the dealers level of skill or the type of slot. All games can use cash, but switch to chips to double the rate of play. Choose between cash or chips in the games information menu. Watch out! If you have chip based games, and no cashiers, the visitors will leave angry and send the gaming commissioner after you. He'll claw back your winnings, and add a fine. Let it go on too long and he'll take away your gaming licence and its game over! Guests will now exchange a larger amount of cash up front for chips when they sit at…

• Update 14 - Mobsters and VIPs - 31 May 2026

  UPDATE 14 - FULL RELEASE AND 15% SALE UNTIL JUNE 5th!!! Mobsters and VIPs Mobsters and VIPs is now available on the main branch! This update transforms your operation from a humble venue into a thriving casino empire intertwined with the mob underworld. The game’s interface has been polished and reshuffled, with a redesigned top bar and a completely overhauled main menu. The Mob Menu takes center stage of this update, replacing the old financial system with something far more… complex. New Mob Bosses are now in play, each with their own influence, demands, and opportunities. Build your reputation and unlock deeper features as you prove your worth in their world. Menu Overhaul This update started with a Menu overhaul, with a full breakdown of income, expenses, and guests over time. The top bar was cleaned up and the Heat score was added. This tracks how much risk you're taking and just h…

• Update 14 - Mobsters and VIPs - 30 April 2026

  Experiment Branch Update 14.5 is now available for testing. This update focused on cleaning up a few loose ends of the Mob and VIP update. The new 'heat' measure will keep track of your shady contract activities. The higher the heat, the more likely the police will stick around looking for illegal activities. If a cop catches a mobster, the active contract will fail and you'll be fined. There is now an active contract menu as well, to help track and initiate your contracts. You can now bribe Mob bosses to try and increase your reputation and avoid fights. Bribe them too often, however, and they may push back. Also, other minor bug fixes! This is the last new content update for Update 14. The next update will be Update 14's release to the main branch. Over the next couple weeks I'm going to refine and enhance the new content added over the last few months. As always, Thanks for playing!

• Update 14 - Mobsters and VIPs - 4 April 2026

  Experiment Branch Update 14.4 is ready! This main feature of this update is Mob events. The Mob bosses will unleash an attack randomly if you have a low reputation or when you first unlock them. When an event occurs a popup will appear and give you the option to fight or pay. The Mob Bosses will now join in the attack! Another small addition is two new doors. The double glass doors help make your entrance more welcoming. Theres also a solid door to keep some areas more private. A number of old bugs have been fixed as well. One more new content update is planned for this experimental branch before Update 14 is released to the main branch. Thanks for playing!

• Update 14 - Mobsters and VIPs - 10 March 2026

  Update 3 is out now! This update adds Mob contracts! Work up your reputation with the mob bosses to gain some extra cash. Two different contracts are now available, backroom storage, and backroom poker games, with many more planned. Take on the contract through the mob and loans tab of the menu. Once the conditions are met you are able to start the contract and watch it play out! More details are available in the in-game tutorial. This update also adds two new types of visitors. High Rollers and Foodies. High Rollers bring big sums of cash, while Foodies are heading straight to the buffet! Two new games are available to cater to the high rollers. Check out the new slot machine and poker table. Make sure to place these on the High Roller Area Type. This marks the halfway point of Update 14. Expect more high roller games and contracts, along with penalties for failing the contracts, and m…

• Update 14 - Mobsters and VIPs - 1 February 2026

  Update 2 is now available. This update focuses on tightening up the loan system. Raise your prestige to get Mob Bosses attention. Once you get on their radar you can take loans. Paying them back on time will raise your reputation, while missing a payment will lower it. If you miss enough payments, they'll send a team of mobsters to your casino to do some damage. They'll leave on their own after a little while, but you can force them out by attacking them with the bat. Watch out, cause now they fight back! If you get knocked around too much then you'll be sent to the hospital and sent a bill. If you raise your reputation, the Mob Bosses will allow you to take bigger loans. Check out the Mob boss menu page to find loan multipliers. It looks like there's a cop poking around the area. You don't have anything to find yet so should be safe. He may take interest though if you participate in an…

• Update 14 - Mobsters and VIPs - 22 January 2026

  Experimental Branch ~ Update 14 version 1 ~ The first update of 2026 is now available. The focus of this update is to prepare the game for the new content and features coming throughout the next few months as part of the 'Mobsters and VIPs' update. The majority of this update was centered around overhauling the main menu. The top 'Financial' tab menu is now the 'Mob and Loans' menu, and has been given a huge upgrade along with 2 new Mob bosses to interact with. You'll have to increase your prestige to a certain amount to get them to help you out. Each Mob Boss now has its own page as well to provide a little more details on what they have to offer. Check out their page for lots of hints of whats coming up with Update 14. The general menu now contains tabs for the various categories of information you may be interested in tracking. The main page gives a little bit of information from eac…

• Update 13 - Prestige and Deliveries!! - 21 December 2025

  Update 13 is now complete and ready for release. Lots of new content is now available. This update focused on prestige and deliveries. Slot machines now have a Jackpot rating. Bigger jackpots mean bigger payouts, but even more prestige per machine. Change the setting by right clicking the machine. This change came with an overhaul of the right click menu. Thieves were also introduced. They work the games for big payouts, but can be stopped. Thieves will have a red popup appear over their heads while they are cheating. This is your chance to catch them! Hit them with the baseball bat to get them to leave the casino. They'll drop some loot on the way out. Purchase some cameras to help notify you when theres an active thief in the building. This update also introduces deliveries. Shelves will now need deliveries to be filled. If you don't have shelves, no problem. Direct services can now b…

• Update 13 - Prestige and Deliveries - 3 December 2025

  The final new content update for Update 13 is here. This update adds a new kind of shelf to the game specifically made for game parts. Builders will still do all the repairs, but will work much faster and cheaper if you have parts on hands. This update also adds a small menu for the delivery and automations for shelves and maintenance. I also added backgrounds and rearranged the Views and Demolition Options to clean up that area of the screen. Check out the tutorial menu for more information. Over the next couple weeks I'll be looking for bugs and items that weren't fleshed out and getting those cleaned up before releasing Update 13 to the main branch. There may be mini updates throughout that period to push important bug updates. There may even be a little Christmas Surprise :).

• Update 13 - Prestige and Deliveries - 25 November 2025

  Work continues on the delivery system. This update adds cleaners and cleaning product deliveries to the game. If you need all your washroom fixtures cleaned, call in the cleaners to do it for you, or build some shelves to store product for your maintenance staff.The next update will be the last new content update for Update 13, followed by a fine tuning update before the full release to the main branch of the game.

• Update 13 - Prestige and Deliveries - 16 November 2025

  Deliveries are now required for Vending Machines and Vending Machine Shelving. Product no longer appears out of nowhere, you'll need to have it delivered. Free deliveries occur once per day then there's a fee after that. Check it out!The plan for the next month is to add this system to both cleaning and machine repairs. I've also noticed that the employee hiring menu still needs some fixes. Once that work is complete, Update 13 will move to the main branch and work on Update 14 will begin!

• Update 13 - Prestige and Deliveries - 9 November 2025

  A small update to get out a patch. You can now set the jackpot level for slots. Higher jackpots lead to bonus prestige to draw in more guests, at the risk of a higher maximum payout. Right click on the game to set the level. Cheaters can rig machines for more frequent jackpots so keep your eyes open!

• Update 13 - Prestige and Deliveries - 7 November 2025

  Work continues on the Thief and Delivery Systems. The new Security Camera object is now available. The ceiling camera will help make thieves more visible with a visual alarm. This is just a basic introduction but more features are to come. See the new tutorial page for more details. Also, it doesn't do much but if you press 'G' in game you can preview the delivery person. Have fun!

• Update 13 - Prestige and Deliveries - 26 October 2025

  The second update for the experimental branch of Update 13 is released!Visitors now have a chance of being a thief. Keep your eye out for them cheating your slots. If you catch them in the act you need to beat them with the baseball bat tool to get them to flee. Check out the in game tutorial tab for more information.

• Update 13 - Prestige and Deliveries - 19 October 2025

  The first update for the experimental branch of Update 13 is now available. This update changes the slot/table game information popup with some new graphics and information in preperation for some other changes that I'm working on. I also added a general popup that can be used for various confirmations, so far it is only used to add a message that asks if you want to save before closing.Update 13 will include updates to how Prestige is calculated and used, as well as add deliveries and a basic camera/theif system. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

• UPDATE 12 - Buffet Phase 1 - 5 October 2025

  Lots of new content is now available! The main feature of the update is the buffet! Feed your hungry guests from a selection of foods. Build a buffet area with a Host booth, tables, chairs, and a buffet table. Lots of other improvements and content to explore. Buffet Items have to be researched so check out the research screen to unlock it.I'm already getting to work on update 13 - Prestige and Deliveries Update, stay tuned to the experimental branch for updates and content previews.The buffet has 5 level which need to be researched to unlock. Lower levels are cheaper to fill but higher levels generate more prestige.A cold snack and dessert table,Prime Rib and other staples,Pasta and salad,A Seafood tablemmmm... Steaks!Other Content Updates include:New Super Hero Themed Street Performer Type:Red and Blue Heros AvailableHelp drive guests inside with the heros from the latest blockbuster!…

• v.0.3.53 - Small Patch - 10 August 2025

  Standard Version-A small update to fix some issues with the employee hiring menu and information loading.-Added some new floor types that were already available in experimental mode.-More variety in the traffic.-Other minor bug fixes and improvements.Experimental Mode-Number of portions in serving table now saves.-Host booth is can be rotated.-Tourist will wait in a region for a table instead of stacking in front of the booth.-Server will stay at their booth on loading.

• 07.22.2025: v.0.3.52 -Small Mixed bag of updates - 26 July 2025

  -New Splash and Menu Screen-Updates to Server behaviour-New Street Performer Colour-Tutorial includes Buffet information-EXPERIMENTAL VERSION - Buffet Phase 1 Test - Server Required and has 'Host' job option";

• V0.3.51 - Patch and Experimental Update - 13 July 2025

  Main - 0.3.51 - Just a quick bug fix for some issues with the employee hiring menu. An issue with the technology tree was preventing proper loading. All employees are available for now until a more permanent fix is available. Also a new color is available for the street performer. Other new features since the last notice include a new Player suit (click on your player image in the top left to change), and traffic which will become more important in the next few months. Experimental - NEW! - An experimental version is now available. Opt in through the beta branch. 4 new Buffet objects are available (but poorly implemented - expect frequent crashes). Visitors have a food preference and not everyone will be satisfied by the vending machine alone. Buffets can be profitable but some visitors may take more then their fair share. More details to come soon!

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