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Stud Poker is a form of poker in which each player is dealt five cards, one at a time. The first one is dealt face down, while the next four are dealt face up. After each round of face-up cards is dealt, the players place their bets. A player may bet or drop out of a hand (fold) whenever it is his or her turn. After all players receive their final cards and the betting sequence is completed, the computer automatically determines the winning hand and awards the pot to the winner. | Stud Poker is a form of poker in which each player is dealt five cards, one at a time. The first one is dealt face down, while the next four are dealt face up. After each round of face-up cards is dealt, the players place their bets. A player may bet or drop out of a hand (fold) whenever it is his or her turn. After all players receive their final cards and the betting sequence is completed, the computer automatically determines the winning hand and awards the pot to the winner. | ||
| + | ===Blackjack=== | ||
| + | After you select the module, the game selection list is automatically displayed. To select Blackjack, press 1. The following screen appears, giving you information on the keys used to play the game and asking you to enter the number of players. | ||
| + | [[File:Blackjack & Poker - Blackjack Info Screen.png|center|400px|thumb|Stud Poker Information Screen]] | ||
| + | You can select the number of players by entering a number from 1 to 4. Then you are asked to enter your bankroll, which is the amount of money you want each player to have at the beginning of the game. Type a number between 100 and 15,000. If you type an incorrect number, you can change the bankroll amount by holding down the '''SHIFT''' key and pressing ← (LEFT}. This erases the entry and allows you to retype the number. When you are finished, press '''ENTER''', and the game begins. | ||
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| + | ====Game Rules==== | ||
| + | Each player tries to beat the dealer, the Home Computer, by getting a hand of cards that has a total value closer to 21 than the dealer's hand. If you get a face card jack, queen, or king} and an ace, you score "Blackjack" (21 points} and automatically win, unless the dealer also has Blackjack. If, in drawing additional cards, you get a hand with a total that exceeds 21, you "bust" and you lose your bet. A tie (including a Blackjack tie} between the dealer and any player results in a standoff, and no money is exchanged. | ||
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| + | The game is played with a deck of 52 cards. The cards have numeric value only and are not ranked according to suit. Aces are worth 1 or 11 points, while face cards are worth 10. All other cards are worth the number shown on the card. | ||
Revision as of 04:08, 6 May 2020
| Blackjack & Poker | |
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 Blackjack & Poker Manual (Front Cover) | |
| Publisher(s) | Milton Bradley |
| Original Retail Price | $24.95 (USD)[1] [2] |
| Part# | PHM 3033 |
| Format(s) | Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module |
| Release | 1981 (1st Quarter) [3] [4] |
| Genre(s) | Card Game |
Blackjack & Poker is a video game created by Milton Bradley for the TI-99/4 and TI-99/4A home computer system. It was released during the first quarter of 1981 and was distributed on Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module cartridge. It originally retailed for $24.95 (USD).
Contents
Gameplay
As the name of the software title implies, Blackjack & Poker allow the player(s) the opportunity to play Blackjack or Stud Poker against the computer, or up to 3 other players (for a total of 4 players in total). The Blackjack game contains most features of a real Blackjack game with the exception of the "split" option. The stud poker Poker game places you against 3 other players, other people, or computerized opponents. It follows the normal rules for 5-Card Stud. Players have the option to bet (computer assets of course), and risk everything in their quest to become card shark masters.
Fun Facts[5]
Blackjack & Poker was originally scheduled for release in 1979 as part of Milton Bradley's Gamevision series. The original title was to have been Card Sharp. For unknown reasons it wasn't released until 1981 under the name of Blackjack and Poker and distributed with the help of Texas Instruments (TI).
The title screen doesn't hint that the game was made by Milton Bradley at all, as it only lists Texas Instruments (TI) on the copyright. Rumor says it's because there was a bug on the program that Milton Bradley was unable to resolve. It wasn't until sometime in 1980 that programmers from Texas Instruments (TI) were eventually able to locate and correct the bug, and inserted Texas Instruments on the title page for their part in the program.
Advertising Blurbs
Front Cover of Manual
Play a game of blackjack or stud poker against the computer or with friends! The computer deals the cards and keeps track of the betting for you.
Back Cover of Manual
Experience the fun of a simulated game of Blackjack of Stud Poker. Whether you're by yourself or with friends, you can enjoy either of these card games.
Blackjack & Poker activities are:
- Blackjack: Play against the dealer (the Home Computer) . . . and the odds. You compete with the dealer to try to get the hand closest to 21 without going over.
- Sud Poker: Bet on each of four cards as they are dealt face up. Nobody knows your fifth card except you. Maybe you have a winning hand with an ace in the hole, or maybe not. Can you bluff your opponents?
Both games allow you to select the number of players and the size of your bankroll. The computer deals the cards an keeps track of the betting for you.
Manual
Introduction
If you enjoy an occasional game of Blackjack or Stud Poker, you'll appreciate the Blackjack & Poker Solid State Software™ Command Module. Sit back and relax while the computer shuffles, deals, and handles all the details of play. With the Blackjack & Poker Command Module plugged into the console, your Home Computer:
- Allows you to play either game with up to four players.
- Lets you choose the size of your beginning bankroll.
- Shuffles the cards, deals the hands, and keeps track of the bets.
- Determines the winning hand(s) and pays off the bets.
Blackjack
This game is also called "21" because the object of the game is to get a hand of cards which totals 21 or as close to 21 as possible without going over. In Blackjack, each person plays against the dealer (the Home Computer).
Stud Poker
Stud Poker is a form of poker in which each player is dealt five cards, one at a time. The first one is dealt face down, while the next four are dealt face up. After each round of face-up cards is dealt, the players place their bets. A player may bet or drop out of a hand (fold) whenever it is his or her turn. After all players receive their final cards and the betting sequence is completed, the computer automatically determines the winning hand and awards the pot to the winner.
Blackjack
After you select the module, the game selection list is automatically displayed. To select Blackjack, press 1. The following screen appears, giving you information on the keys used to play the game and asking you to enter the number of players.
You can select the number of players by entering a number from 1 to 4. Then you are asked to enter your bankroll, which is the amount of money you want each player to have at the beginning of the game. Type a number between 100 and 15,000. If you type an incorrect number, you can change the bankroll amount by holding down the SHIFT key and pressing ← (LEFT}. This erases the entry and allows you to retype the number. When you are finished, press ENTER, and the game begins.
Game Rules
Each player tries to beat the dealer, the Home Computer, by getting a hand of cards that has a total value closer to 21 than the dealer's hand. If you get a face card jack, queen, or king} and an ace, you score "Blackjack" (21 points} and automatically win, unless the dealer also has Blackjack. If, in drawing additional cards, you get a hand with a total that exceeds 21, you "bust" and you lose your bet. A tie (including a Blackjack tie} between the dealer and any player results in a standoff, and no money is exchanged.
The game is played with a deck of 52 cards. The cards have numeric value only and are not ranked according to suit. Aces are worth 1 or 11 points, while face cards are worth 10. All other cards are worth the number shown on the card.
Downloads
1981 Blackjack & Poker Cartridge (Black Label on Black Cartridge)
1982 Blackjack & Poker Cartridge (Red Label on Black Cartridge)
1983 Blackjack & Poker Cartridge (Red Label on Beige Cartridge)
Blackjack & Poker Manual Front Cover
Blackjack & Poker Manual Complete (pdf format)
Blackjack & Poker MAME/MESS Rom (rpk format)
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