Hoyle, part of the United States Playing Card Company family of brands, has been the authority on gaming rules for more than 200 years. The brand is a leader in the Family Entertainment software market, led by anchor titles HOYLE Puzzle & Board Games, HOYLE Card Games, and HOYLE Casino Games, all published by Encore Software. The HOYLE line also includes Mahjongg, Backgammon, Bridge, Solitaire, Texas Hold 'Em, and many more! Look for our titles at fine retailers everywhere, or start shopping here at Hoylegaming.com!
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®, and Aviator® and many more.
Based in Minneapolis, MN, Encore Software, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation and a Top Ten interactive software publisher. As a result of acquisitions and strategic relationships, the company publishes a complete range of personal productivity, utility, education and game titles.
Publishing brands include Hoyle, Broderbund, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, Bicycle, Advantage, Punch! Software and Punch CAD.
In addition to retail publishing, Encore also sells direct to customers through its managed sites: Broderbund, Encore, Hoyle Gaming, Bicycle Card Games, Punch Software, Punch CAD
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 Corporation.