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ULTIMATE BLACKJACK (Version 3.1)
COPYRIGHT (C) 1993, 1994 ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE
"If it's good, it's ACCIDENTAL"
NOTICE
ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE DOES NOT PROMOTE OR CONDONE USING ULTIMATE BLACKJACK
FOR GAMBLING PURPOSES AND IS NOT LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF ULTIMATE BLACKJACK.
Table of contents
1. Game features
2. System requirements
3. Registration
4. Installation / Set up
5. Game startup
6. Command line options
7. Function keys
8. Playing the game
9. Special subjects
10. Use with windows
11. Other Ultimate Games
To PRINT A COPY OF THIS MANUAL, push F8 while playing the game. Alternately,
you can load this file "MANUAL.TXT" into your word processor (this file
is ASCII text with no embedded characters.) You can also redirect the manual
to your printer by typing the following at the DOS command line.
"TYPE MANUAL.TXT > PRN" then push ENTER.
GAME FEATURES
1. Play BLACKJACK with up to 4 computer generated players.
2. Set the number of decks to be used (up to six decks).
3. Change the game rules to match most casino rules.
4. Monitor game statistics as the game progresses.
5. Use BET UNITS to systematically increase bets as the card count sweetens.
6. Use one or both built in count systems to verify or develop your own.
7. Modify a count system to suit your own needs.
8. Let the computer play your hand with a strategy you develop in the
simulations "BUILD STRATEGY" choice. Tailor this strategy with a custom
"TUTOR" and "CUSTOM COUNT" systems if desired.
9. Use the "SIMULATION FEATURE" (see 8 above) to test your theories in
long term play (speed up the game and let it play up to 30000 hands
in a short period of time.
10. Change your table position and the number of players at the table at any
time.
11. Monitor your table mates strategy and bets, see how they fare over the
long term.
12. Recall your last game and continue play just as you left it last time if
so desired.
13. See a quick BIOGRAPHY of other players you may encounter at the table.
14. Monitor both count systems with the touch of a key before placing a bet.
15. Use the "TUTOR" as a graphic illustration of the statistically correct
move, or use a quick key selection to verify your choice before deciding
what to do when it's your turn to take a card.
16. Have the computer display your hand total as an aid if desired.
17. Intuitive easy to use interface.
18. Easy registration for a low price.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1. IBM or 100% compatible computer.
2. EGA or VGA compatible display with 256K RAM on the video card.
3. Hard disk.
4. 550K of free RAM (480 with extended memory.)
Desired equipment:
1. 80286 or better processor.
2. Mouse.
3. 590K (520K with extended memory) of free RAM.
4. Sound Blaster.
REGISTRATION
1. The game supplied is an unregistered version. This version is
provided as a demonstration of the game capabilities and provides
a fully functioning BLACKJACK simulation. Some game enhancements
are reserved for those users who find this game to be a worthwhile
investment. Shareware is a try before you buy marketing method. If
you make regular use of this software, you are expected to "purchase"
it by paying the registration fee. Registered users will receive
a disk with the most current version of this game. The registered
version has several game enhancements not available in the unregistered
copy. These features are listed below.
REGISTRATION BENEFITS
1. Your registered version will no longer have registration reminders
on screen.
2. Your registered version will allow you to select the amount of money
you will have when starting the game. The unregistered version will
always start you with $1000.00.
3. Your registered version will allow you to save and recall the previous
game just as you left it.
4. Your registered version will allow you to access the "CUSTOM CARD COUNT"
system so that you may modify it as you desire. Your custom system will
be saved under the name you signed in with and will be available for each
subsequent game you play and sign in with using that name.
5. Your registered version will save any "CUSTOM TUTOR" screen you develop.
It will be saved and reloaded as in #3 above.
6. Your registered version will no longer be limited to 100 hands during
a "SIMULATION". Up to 30000 hands may be completed for each simulation.
7. Sound Blaster support is provided. If you have a Sound Blaster or 100%
compatible system, you can order the optional voice pack for this game.
These files will allow you to hear digital recordings of the words seen
in the talk balloons. This provides for a more realistic and entertain-
ing game. NOTE: When all voice files are decompressed to your hard disk,
they will occupy more than 1.2 mega bytes of space.
8. Registered users can order additional "ULTIMATE" games at a 20% discount.
The registered version of the games "Ultimate Baccarat" and "Ultimate
Gin" can be purchased for $8.00 each (regular price is $10.00). If
you order the Voice Pack for Ultimate Blackjack, you will receive the Voice
Pack for all other "ULTIMATE" games you purchase free. If these games are
ordered at one time, you need only pay one shipping and handling fee for
the entire order. See "OTHER ULTIMATE GAMES" at the end of this file
for a description of these games.
PRICE LIST
Ultimate Blackjack registration $10.00
Ultimate Baccarat (reduced) --- $ 8.00
Ultimate Gin (reduced) --------- $ 8.00
Sound Blaster Voice Pack(s) ----- $5.00 for all voice packs
Shipping, handling & disks ------ $3.00 (U.S. & CANADA) - $5.00 Others
REGISTRATION / ORDER FORM (Blackjack SW)
06/03/94
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Check one..... (Ultimate Blackjack SW-3.1) Check one.....
(Prices shown include $3.00 for shipping and handling, foreign orders
other than CANADA must add an additional $2.00 for postage)
___ Blackjack ------------------------------ ($13.00) Disk type.....
___ Blackjack + Voice pack ----------------- ($18.00)
___ Blackjack + Baccarat ------------------- ($21.00) ___ 720K (3.50 DD)
___ Blackjack + Baccarat + Voice packs ----- ($26.00)
___ Blackjack + Gin ------------------------ ($21.00) ___ 1.44 (3.50 HD)
___ Blackjack + Gin + Voice packs ---------- ($26.00)
___ Blackjack + Baccarat + Gin ------------- ($29.00) ___ 1.20 (5.25 HD)
___ Blackjack + Baccarat + Gin + Voice packs ($34.00)
Software Total $________
Ca. Sales tax @ 7.75% $________ (California only)
Grand Total $________
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ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE Address:_________________________
13245 SKIOMAH RD.
APPLE VALLEY, CA. 92308 Address:_________________________
Phone Orders (619) 247-2804 City,State,Zip:_________________________
FOREIGN ORDERS: Send International money order (U.S. currency) or check
drawn on a U.S. bank or MasterCard / VISA information.
For your convenience, we accept MasterCard or Visa. You may charge the
amount of your purchase. If you decide to charge, send this sheet to
ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE with the following information or call 619-247-2804.
Fax available if you call first to alert us of the incoming FAX.
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