Handheld Blackjack
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Before you play the game, you should know the basic rules of blackjack.

COUNTING THE DECK

The card values are very straightforward and easy to remember.  Each card
is counted at its face value.  For example, a 4 is worth 4 points, and an
8 is worth 8 points.  The 10 and face cards (Jack, Queen, and King) count
as 10 points each, and are often called the 10-count cards.

You can count an Ace as either 1 or 11 points, depending on which is more
advantageous to you game.

OBJECT OF THE GAME

The object of blackjack is to defeat the dealer by getting a higher total
than the dealer without going over 21 points.

The computer plays blackjack with a standard 52 card deck, consisting of
four cards of each value, from ACE through King.

BETTING

You place your bet before the dealer deals the cards.  Whoever wins the 
hand collects the bet.

Bets are paid off evenly.  For example, a 20-point bet wins 20 points.  
There are only four exceptions:

    If you get a blackjack (a total of 21 points on the first draw), you
    get a 3 to 2 payoff-you win 30 points for your 20-point bet.

    If you double your bet, you can win double (you bet an additional 20, 
    and win 40).  See "Playing the Game."

    If you split your hand, you can win double (you bet an additional 20
    on the 2nd hand, and win both hands for a total of 40).  See Playing 
    the Game."

    If you surrender your hand, you only lose half of your bet.  See
    "Playing the Game."

The blackjack game automatically sets a 20-point bet before each hand.

WINNING, LOSING, AND PUSHING

You win your bet in the following cases:

    If your total is less than 21 points but is more than the dealer's
    total.

    If the dealer's total is more than 21 points.

    If the first two cards you are dealt are an Ace and a 10-count card
    (blackjack), and the dealer does not have a blackjack.

You lose your bet in the following cases:

    If at any time your total is more than 21 points. 

    If the dealer's total is less than 21 points but is more than yours. 

    If the dealer gets blackjack and you do not.

You push (tie) when you and the dealer have the same total hand (less than
21).  Your bet is returned to you and play continues with the next hand.

PLAYING THE GAME

Follow these steps to play the game:

1.  If the display is off, press ON/OFF to turn on the game.

2.  Press HIT/DEAL.  A 20-point bet is automatically placed and the game
    deals the cards.  The game automatically subtracts your bet from the
    total points.  The game deals two cards to you and two cards to the
    dealer.

NOTES:  One of the dealer's cards is dealt face up and is called the
        exposed card.  The other is dealt face down and is known as the
        downcard or hole card.  The display prompts you with your play 
        options.

        When the game does not have enough cards to deal the next hand, it
        shuffles the cards.  Cards flash on the display as they are
        shuffled.

3.  Choose your option: Stand, Double Down, Surrender, or Split.  See
    "Choosing Your Options."

4.  After each round the display shows the game status:

    If you win, your winnings and WIN flash on the display.

    If you lose, the computer subtracts your losses.  Your total points and
    LOSS flash on the display.  

    NOTES:  You get a 20-point bonus if you get 7-7-7 or 6-7-8 (which
            total 21 points)

            The maximum score is 3990.  When you reach 3990, the score
            flashes on the display.  Press HIT/DEAL to restart the game.

5.  Repeat Steps 2-4 to play the next round.

CHOOSING YOUR OPTIONS 

Stand

Press STAND if you are satisfied with your hand and do not want to hit,
split, or double.  The play goes to the dealer.

HIT

Press HIT to request an additional card if you are not satisfied with your
current hand.  The game deals each time you press HIT until you stand, 
reach 21 points, or have a total more than 21 (bust).  The game
automatically updates your running total and shows it on the display.

Double Down

If you think you can beat the dealer's hand with only one more card, you 
can press DOUBLE to double your bet (double down).  Your bet is increased
to 40 and you receive one more card.

NOTE:  You cannot double down if your point score is less than you bet.

Split 

If your first two cards are a pair, SPLIT appears on the display.  Press
SPLIT to split the cards and play two hands, which are indicated with E1
and E2, respectively.  Your bet automatically doubles and the bet is 
subtracted from your score.

NOTE:  You cannot split if your point score is less than your bet.

Surrender

If you do not think you can beat the dealer's hand, you can press SURREN-
DER to give up your hand.  SURRENDER appears on the display.  The hand 
ends and you lose half your bet.

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