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* BLACKJACK PLUS USER MANUAL (MANUAL.TXT) *
* *
* Copyright 1991-1996 All Rights Reserved *
* *
* MUSICODE SOFTWARE *
* 40108 Highway 49, Suite C-280 *
* Oakhurst, CA 93644 *
* USA (209) 966-3477 *
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This program is produced by a member of the
Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).
For the IBM PC & Compatibles with EGA/VGA Graphics.
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** BLACKJACK PLUS is a Shareware Product **
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Try it free! To use it after 30 days, you must pay for it!
To register, see: REGISTER.TXT
Program features: BJP_INFO.TXT
To share this program, copy BJPLUS40.ZIP
Unzip to decompress the following files:
BJPLUS40.EXE BJP_INFO.TXT MANUAL.TXT
BJPLUS40.RSC REGISTER.TXT VENDOR.TXT
** Remember: This shareware version will not allow you to
SPLIT, DOUBLE DOWN or edit the strategy table.
Register to receive these features!
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** BLACKJACK PLUS Keyboard Functions & Program Navigation **
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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
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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.
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** BLACKJACK PLUS Program Flow **
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| TABLE SCREEN |
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| GAME SETUP | | DEALER |
| Screen | | Screen |
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| HOUSE | | PLAYER | | STATISTICS | | START |
| RULES | |STRATEGIES | | | | Game |
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** BLACKJACK PLUS First Time Tutorial **
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Execute program: Double click on BJP40.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 to
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 by
using the 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 the 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 specified on the STRATEGIES
screen (accessed from GAME SETUP screen: 'PLAYER STRATEGIES').
Play will continue until the specified amount of hands has been
dealt (or until players do not have a stake).
You may pause play by pressing P any time during play. At the end
of the hand you are given the option to quit play or continue.
Press H to access HELP screen.
A fully detailed printed manual, with examples & illustrations,
will be sent to you when you register!
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** BLACKJACK PLUS GAME SETUP Screen **
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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 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. Evaluate the results of playing
blackjack using basic strategies included with this program.
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 (FAST!!). 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, 9 is the 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) Can you 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
& column shows what 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 decks.
These strategies may not be edited
Note: The registered version allows editing and the addition of
new strategies.
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.
RESET JOYSTICKS - Re-calibrates joystick (in DOS version).
To return to 'TABLE' screen, press the ESC key or select the
title 'GAME SETUP' (using arrow keys) and press Enter.
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** BLACKJACK PLUS DEALER Screen **
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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.
** Remember: The shareware version will not allow you to
SPLIT, DOUBLE DOWN or edit the strategy table.
Register to receive these features!
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* MUSICODE SOFTWARE hopes you enjoy BLACKJACK PLUS *
* and welcomes all comments and suggestions. *
* SEND YOUR REGISTRATION FEE TODAY! *
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