ULTIMATE BACCARAT COPYRIGHT (C) 1995 ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE "If it's good, it's ACCIDENTAL" NOTICE ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE DOES NOT PROMOTE OF CONDONE USING ULTIMATE BACCARAT FOR GAMBLING PURPOSES AND IS NOT LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF ULTIMATE BACCARAT. Table of Contents 1. Game features 2. System Requirements 3. Demo version 4. Game startup 5. Command line options 6. Playing the game 7. Main menu 8. Options menu 9. Game limitations GAME FEATURES 1. Menu Driven Input. 2. Multiple players allowed. 3. Computer players fill in unoccupied seats (up to 3 seats). 4. Game tutor provided. 5. Stats provided. 6. Game results saved for later recall if desired. 7. Chip value selectable ($10 to $200) for bets from $10 to $1000. 8. Game speed selectable. 9. Sound blaster voice effects for dealers available. 10. Baccarat Info and rules for card draws can be viewed while in the game. 11. Mouse sensitivity adjustable. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 1. IBM or 100% compatible computer 2. 550K free RAM 3. EGA or VGA display card with 256K RAM 4. Hard disk DESIRED 1. Mouse 2. Sound Blaster DEMO VERSION 1. The game supplied is an demonstration version. This version is provided as a demonstration of the game capabilities and provides a fully functioning BACCARAT simulation. Some game enhancements are reserved for those users who find this game to be a worthwhile investment. FULL VERSION 1. Your full version will save all game information for all players and will recall this information for each new game allowing the player to continue a game started in a previous session. 2. Your full version will save the last game speed, chip value and game rules (Ties push or Ties lose) you used. New games will start with these values set. 3. Your full version will allow up to 6 "Human" players to play at one time. Any seats not occupied by a human will be filled in by computer generated players. The demonstration version allows only one "Human" player to play at a time. 4. Sound Blaster support is provided. If you have a Sound Blaster or 100% compatible system, you can hear the 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. PLAYING THE GAME The information provided below applies to the full version of this game. Some features are reserved for full version users. See Full Version above for a list of these features. Follow the prompts to sign in. Up to 6 "HUMAN" players may play at the same time. If less than 6 "HUMANS" will play, up to 3 computer players will fill in the empty seats. The first step is for each player to place a bet. The player's name (who is next in line to place a bet) will flash until his bet is placed. The letter in () for each menu category may be used from the keyboard to access that menu item. If in a sub menu, the first letter of the menu item will activate that menu event. Buttons on a menu will not be present for a category that is N/A at that time. For instance, the (P)ush last bet category will only have a button next to it if the previous bet round was won. Escape will exit from the present menu to the invoking menu. If in the MAIN MENU, pushing Escape will produce the same results as select- ing the QUIT button. MAIN MENU Bet P(L)ayers --- implements the PLAYER bet. Bet B(A)nkers --- implements the BANKER bet. Bet T(I)e --- implements the TIE bet. NOTE: The chip value and as a result the range of bets available can be changed when in any of the 3 above menus. Increase the chip value (bet amounts) by moving the hand pointer to the plus (+) button at the top of the menu. Push the left mouse button to increase the chip value in $5.00 increments with each mouse button push. Push the right mouse button to change the chip value at a faster pace. Move the hand pointer to the minus (-) key to decrease the chip value as above. You may use the + and - keys on your keyboard to produce the same results as moving your hand pointer to the + or - button and pressing the right mouse button. (R)epeat Last --- Allows the better to repeat his last bet. No button for this selection until an initial bet has been made. (P)ush Last Win - Allows the better to press his last bet plus winnings for the next bet. No button for this selection unless the better's last bet was a winner. (T)ies push ----- Toggles the game rules from Vegas (Ties push) to Atlantic City rules (Ties lose). (G)ame Speed ---- Game speed ranges from 1 to 25. Higher values equal faster games. If a sound blaster is found by the game, it will be disabled at settings above 20 and must be reselected through the options menu after the game speed has been reduced to 20 or below. (O)ptions ------- Opens the options menu. OPTIONS MENU (P)ass Shoe ----- Allows the better who is the BANKER to pass the bank (shoe) if he/she so desires. (B)accarat Info - Provides general information concerning Baccarat, Commissions, Game Play and Payoffs. If NEXT is selected, a table of RULES GOVERNING CARD DRAWS is displayed. (T)utor --------- This selection can be toggled on/off. When On (button down), the large curtain in the center of the game screen drops down from the top and the player will be provided with an explanation of the game as it proceeds. Each step in the game play will be explained. To move to the next step one need only push a mouse or keyboard key. Once the player no longer needs the TUTOR, he/she can toggle toggle it off. (S)tats --------- Shows game statistics for each player at the table. (R)esults ------- When selected (button down), the large curtain in the center of the game screen drops down from the top and the player is provided with a listing of all players, their last bet and the results of the round. NOTE: this will happen at the end of the round regardless of the status of the Results button. When Results is selected, the results screen stays in view throughout the game (unless the TUTOR is also selected). If not selected, it will be moved out of view when the cards are played. (M)ouse --------- This selection allows adjustment of the mouse sensitivity. (V)oice --------- When selected (button down), the talk seen in the dealers talk balloons will be annunciated by the sound blaster (provided one is available and the optional Voice Pack has been ordered). This selection can be toggled On/Off. The voices are only available in the full version of the program. (E)xit ---------- Exits the Options menu back to the Main Menu. GAME LIMITATIONS 1. Commissions will be rounded to the nearest dollar amount if an odd bet amount is being used.