About Us
Bicycle® has been a leader in providing quality cards, card games and family games for 125 years. As a key brand within the United States Playing Card Company family, Bicycle® has partnered with Encore Software, a leading software publisher, to bring family favorite Bicycle® card games to the software market.
Established in the 1800's, Bicycle® was named for the growing popularity of bicycles, and the signature Rider Back® design, which has been in continuous production since 1885 and is still a leader in playing cards today.
Bicycle® is diving into the software gaming market with realistic 3D environments in titles including Texas Hold 'Em, Family Fun Card Games, Blackjack, and individual classic games including War, Canasta, Hearts, Skat, Crazy Eights and Old Maid.
About US Playing Card Company
Founded in 1867, The United States Playing Card Company ("USPC") is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of playing cards and a leader in the marketing of poker chips and sets, collectible tins, puzzles, and card accessories for the North American retail market. USPC is also the largest supplier of premium playing cards to casinos worldwide. USPC brands include Hoyle®, Bee®, Bicycle®, Aviator® and many others.
About Encore Software, Inc.
Based in Minneapolis, MN, Encore is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation and a leading retail software publisher. As a result of strategic licensing agreements, the company publishes a broad range of award-winning utility, entertainment, education and productivity software titles. In addition to Hoyle®, our publishing brands include Advantage, Scrabble, and Fate; as well as the Broderbund family of brands including The Print Shop®, PrintMaster®, and Mavis Beacon® Teaches Typing. Additional information is available at Encore.com
Navarre Corporation is a publisher and distributor of physical and digital home entertainment and multimedia products, including PC software, DVD video, video games and accessories. Additional information is available at Navarre.com.
