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- * BLACKJACK PLUS USER MANUAL (BJP_MAN.TXT) *
- * *
- * Designed and developed by Jon Turcsanyi *
- * Copyright 1991, 1992, 1993 All Rights Reserved *
- * *
- * MUSICODE SOFTWARE *
- * 40108 Hiway 49, Suite C-280 *
- * Oakhurst, CA 93644 *
- * *
- *********************************************************************
-
- This program is for the IBM PC & Compatibles with EGA/VGA Graphics
- >>> A DOS program, also runs under Windows <<<
-
- COMING SOON: WINDOWS version will be sent to all registered users!
-
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
- ** BLACKJACK PLUS is a Shareware Product **
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
- You may evaluate this software before you buy it.
- If you use this program, you are legally required to pay for it.
-
- Send registration form (filename: BJP_REG.TXT) along with
- your check or money order for $20.00 plus $5 shipping/handling
- to MUSICODE SOFTWARE at the address above.
-
- As a bonus, you will be sent 'BLACKJACK PLUS PROFESSIONAL'.
- This version includes many additional features, including the ability
- to program any playing, betting, counting strategy & a printed manual!
-
- *** SEE COMPLETE LIST OF PROFESSIONAL FEATURES: BJP_INFO.TXT ***
-
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
- ** BLACKJACK PLUS Files **
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
- These five files must all be copied when sharing BLACKJACK PLUS:
-
- BJP.EXE BJP.RSC BJP_INFO.TXT BJP_MAN.TXT BJP_REG.TXT
-
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
- ** BLACKJACK PLUS Keyboard Functions & Program Navigation **
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- If the cursor behaves erratically and you do not have a joystick
- connected to your system, press 'J' to disable the joystick port.
-
- Q - Quits program from three main screens: TABLE Screen
- DEALER Screen
- GAME SETUP Screen
- Esc - Returns to a main screen from any of the other screens.
- H - HELP screens
-
- CHANGE VALUES &
- CONTROLLER NAVIGATE & SELECT EXECUTE FUNCTIONS
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
- Keyboard Arrow keys Enter or Space bar
- Mouse Left, right, up, down Left button
- Joystick Left, right, up, down Fire button
-
-
- While playing the game:
- C - Cycle Mode toggles ON or OFF. Cycle Mode allows you to
- take your time and step through the game action at your
- own speed, advancing only when you hit the space bar.
-
- P - Pause option ON or OFF. Press any time during play.
- At the end of the current hand, you will be given the option
- to quit or continue playing.
-
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
- ** BLACKJACK PLUS Program Flow **
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-
- --------------
- | TABLE SCREEN |
- --------------
- |
- ---------------------------------------
- | |
- ------------ ----------
- | GAME SETUP | | DEALER |
- | Screen | | Screen |
- ------------ ----------
- | |
- --------------------- ----------------
- | | | |
- ------- ----------- ------------ --------
- | HOUSE | | PLAYER | | STATISTICS | | START |
- | RULES | |STRATEGIES | | | | Game |
- ------- ----------- ------------ --------
-
-
-
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
- ** BLACKJACK PLUS GAME SETUP Screen **
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
- Enter the 'GAME SETUP' screen from the 'TABLE' screen by pressing
- the Enter key when the 'BLACKJACK PLUS' logo is selected.
-
- For each player: Set desired mode and strategy (explained below)
- and a table stake (1-99999). A player must have
- at least 1 unit to play.
- Note: Player's stakes will roll over to 0 when
- winnings push the stake total past 99999 units.
-
- PLAY MODES - There are four play modes. Each of the seven players
- can be individually set to any one of the following play modes:
-
- MANUAL - Play an accurate simulation of casino blackjack. You
- decide when to Stand, Hit, Double, Split, Surrender and take
- insurance. You may select 'HINT' to get help based on the chosen
- strategy.
-
- AUTO - Players set to this mode will play unassisted according to
- the strategy assigned to that player. Play under the exact
- conditions you will find in the casino. Put the desired number
- of players at the table with you at the table position you choose!
-
- FEEDBACK - Use the Feedback mode to learn and practice your
- strategies. You play manually, and if you select a play or
- bet that is not in agreement with the chosen strategy, you will
- receive a warning message. You will be given a chance to make
- the correct play or you may override the strategy and make any
- play you choose.
-
- BACKGROUND - Background is a powerful tool, most useful as an aid
- in the evaluation of different strategies, and how they perform
- over the long run. You may evaluate the results of playing
- blackjack using the basic strategies included with this program.
-
- 'BLACKJACK PLUS PROFESSIONAL' (programmable version) will be sent
- to you when you register this program. It allows you to change
- any of the strategy table settings to try other playing strategies.
- Quickly run simulations and compare the results! Now you are
- able to reach a conclusion as to which strategy performs best.
-
- Players set to Background mode will play automatically with no
- step-by-step play shown on the screen. When all the players
- (with a stake) are set to Background, the entire game is played
- without any screen action. Hundreds of hands can be played in
- seconds. Extensive statistics are accumulated and may be viewed
- and/or printed when play is completed.
-
- NUMBER OF DECKS - to be used: 1 to 9.
-
- PENETRATION - Dealing depth (when dealer shuffles): 0 to 99%.
-
- GAME SPEED - 0 to 9 (0 is slowest speed, while 9 is fastest)
-
- HOUSE RULES (displays the HOUSE RULES Screen) -
-
- SOFT 17 (HIT or STAND) Determines dealer action.
- DOUBLE DOWN (ANY, 9 10 11, or 10 11) Hands you may double on.
- AFTER SPLIT (YES or NO) Whether you can double after you split.
- SURRENDER (YES or NO) Allows the surrender option.
-
- PLAYER STRATEGIES (displays the PLAYER STRATEGY Screen) -
- The specified strategy table is displayed on the right side of the
- screen. The settings in the table determine the action a player
- takes in every game situation. The top row represents the dealer's
- up card. The column on the left side represents the current total
- for the player's hand. The intersection of the row and column shows
- what the player's action should be in that situation:
-
- S = STAND H = HIT D = DOUBLE P = SPLIT R = SURRENDER
-
- The strategy table assigned (by number) to a player on the SETUP
- screen will be used during play regardless of the play mode.
- Two basic strategies are provided for you; one for single deck play
- and one for multiple deck play. These strategies are not changeable.
-
- 'BLACKJACK PLUS PROFESSIONAL' version will be sent to you when you
- register this product. It will give you the ability to program any
- playing, betting & counting strategy settings into the strategy table.
- You may save the strategies you set up for future use and comparisions.
- Set up ones used by the pros: Canfield, Revere, Thorpe, Uston, Wong.
- Quickly run simulations of 1 million hands & check the statistics!
-
- NBR (1 - 7) - Number of the strategy table currently displayed.
- SINGL/MULTI - Single deck strategy or Multi deck strategy.
- INSURANCE - Yes or No, may be overridden in manual play mode.
- UNIT BET - 0 to 9999 Bet made at start of session, also used
- to determine a new bet (see betting strategy below).
- MAX BET - 0 to 9999 Maximum allowed bet.
-
-
- WIN/LOSE BETTING STRATEGY - Determines the next bet based on the
- result of the last hand.
-
- UNIT Unit bet, see above.
- MAX Maximum bet, see above.
- +UNIT x .00 Last bet + (unit bet x n.nn)
- -UNIT x .00 Last bet - (unit bet x n.nn)
- BET x n.nn Last bet x n.nn
-
- Changing the betting factor (n.nn)
-
- '+' on the keypad Increments
- '-' on the keypad Decrements
- '+' or '-' with Left Shift Coarse adjustment
- '0' on the keypad Default
-
-
- To return to 'GAME SETUP' screen, press the ESC key or select the title
- 'STRATEGIES' (using arrow keys) and press Enter.
-
- PROGRAM CONTROL - (Mouse or Joystick) Indicates mouse or joystick
- control of the game.
-
- To return to 'TABLE' screen, press the ESC key or select the title
- 'GAME SETUP' (using arrow keys) and press Enter.
-
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
- ** BLACKJACK PLUS DEALER Screen **
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- Access the 'DEALER' screen from the 'TABLE' screen:
- Select the title 'DEALER' using the arrow keys and then press
- the Enter key.
-
- HANDS - Set number of hand to be played: 1 to 999999
- TOTALS - Set ON or OFF. Display card totals during play?
- START - Playing the game!
-
- STATISTICS -
-
- RESET - The statistics may be reset or they will continue to
- accumulate during the playing session.
-
- VIEW - (displays the STATISTICS Screen) - After a playing session
- you may view the accumulated statistics.
-
- PRINT - Print the accumulated statistics for evaluation.
-
-
- To return to 'TABLE' screen, press the ESC key or select
- the title 'DEALER' using the arrow keys & press Enter.
-
-
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
- ** BLACKJACK PLUS First Time Tutorial **
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
- Execute program: BJP.EXE
-
- All selections may be made using the mouse, keyboard arrow keys or
- joysticks. This tutorial uses the keyboard.
-
- When 'TABLE' screen appears, select the BLACKJACK PLUS logo (using
- arrow keys), then press Enter to access the 'GAME SETUP' screen.
-
- Use arrow keys to select player #1 mode, use Enter key to change to
- MANUAL mode. Select player #6 and set to AUTO. Use the arrow keys
- to move to TABLE STAKE columns, then use the Enter key increment each
- column value. Any number of players may be set up to play the game.
- Remember, in order to play, players must have a table stake and be
- set to a playing mode (not OFF).
-
- Use arrow keys and Enter key to move to & change each any of the
- selections at the bottom of the Game Setup screen.
-
- Return to the 'TABLE' screen by pressing the Esc key or select the
- 'GAME SETUP' title (using arrow keys) and then press Enter.
-
- Select the 'DEALER' title (using arrow keys), then press Enter to
- access the 'DEALER' screen.
-
- Set the number of hands you wish to play: select each column using
- arrow keys and increment by pressing the Enter key.
- You may play 1 to 999,999 hands!
-
- Select 'START' (using arrow keys) and press Enter to begin play.
-
- Each player that is set to MANUAL mode will present a screen where
- you specify your bet. Use the arrow keys to move to each column and
- then the Enter key to scroll values. When you have specified the bet,
- use the arrow keys to move to the player # at the top and press Enter.
- Players set to AUTO mode will automatically bet the unit bet that is
- specified on the STRATEGIES screen (accessed from the GAME SETUP
- screen: "PLAYER STRATEGIES").
-
- Play will continue until the specified amount of hands has been dealt.
- You may pause play by pressing P any time during play. At the end of
- the hand you will be given the option to quit play or continue.
-
- Press H to access HELP screen.
-
- A fully detailed printed manual, with examples and illustrations,
- will be sent to all registered users.
-
- ********************************************************
- * MUSICODE SOFTWARE hopes you enjoy BLACKJACK PLUS *
- * and welcomes all comments and suggestions. *
- * THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR SHAREWARE AUTHORS! *
- ********************************************************
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- ********** END OF FILE: BJP_MAN.TXT **********
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