Massive slot machines are found in the zone, allowing the player to gamble their rings in the hope of gaining more, as well as elevators that allow for speedy vertical transport and huge moving blocks that funnel the player into various paths, most of them filled with enemies or spikes. Spinning treadmills float in the sky, either speeding Sonic up further or slowing him to a crawl. The zone often encourages rapid movement, and features huge, spring-loaded plungers that fire Sonic off into expansive rooms and gargantuan pinball tables filled with bumpers and springs, sending him on a twisting, break-neck trajectory through the level. Even the ground Sonic races across flickers electronically. The palm trees and shrubs of previous zones are replaced with neon imitations, electricity flowing steadily through them, producing a soft pulsing effect.
Shimmering street lights can be seen spread out before these towering buildings, whilst much larger, more detailed landmarks covered in signs and patterns are set right in the foreground.
The zone is an electronic mecca filled with gaudy neon signs and decorations glowing skyscrapers stand in the background, against a black sky filled with twinkling stars. Casino Night Zone is part of the segmented world of Mobius, taking place in an expansive, glitzy casino city at night.