getting started
The object of Blackjack is to defeat the dealer by getting more points than the dealer without exceeding 21 points.
playing the game
1.Hit DEAL/DRAW icon to start game with minimum bet or repeatedly hit the BET icon to place a bet of 20 (minimum), 40, 60, 80, or 100 (maximum) points, then press DEAL/ DRAW ICON. The game deducts the points from your total and automatically deals you 2 cards.
2.Use your stylus to choose an option: INSURE, SPLIT, SURRENDER, DOUBLE, STAND, or press the HIT icon to get more cards.
3.After each round, the display shows the game status.
4.Repeat steps
counting the deck
•The deck consists of three standard
•Numbered cards count at face value. For example, a four is worth four points, and an eight is worth eight points.
•The 10 and face cards (Jack, Queen, and King) count as 10 points each.
•You can count an Ace as either 1 or 11 points.
betting
The game starts with 10,000 points. Whoever wins the hand collects the bet. Bets are paid off evenly, except in the following instances:
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game strategy
Insurance: If the dealer’s
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getting started
The object of the game is to finish with the best poker hand at the table and win the pot.
•Draw Poker deals five different cards on the display.
•Each card’s suit symbol (heart, diamond, club or spade) appears below it.
•Select the cards you want to hold, and then draw one or more new cards in order to get a winning poker combination and score points.
playing the game
1.Hit DEAL/DRAW to start game with minimum bet or repeatedly hit BET to set a bet of 20 (minimum), 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, or 100 (maximum) points.
2.Hit DEAL/DRAW. The game automatically deals five cards and deducts the points from your total if you lose.
3.Hit DEAL/DRAW to obtain new cards. Hit the flashing ‘H’ above each card you want to hold.
5.Hit DEAL/DRAW again to replace the cards you did not hold.
6.Hit DEAL/DRAW ICON to deal a new hand with your current bet or hit BET to reset your bet, and then hit DEAL/DRAW.
Minimum number of
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game notes
•If you decide to discard the hold card(s), hit the ‘H’ above it or hit the card again to recover it.
•You can choose to discard all five cards if you are dealt a bad hand, but you may only do this once.
•If you get a total of 21 points on the first draw, you get a
•If you double your bet, you can win four times the amount you bet. For example, if you bet an additional 20 points, you would win 40 points and receive a total of 80 points (including the 40 points you bet).
•If you split your hand, you can win double stakes (you bet an additional 20 points on the second hand and win both hands for a total of 40 points).
•If you surrender your hand, you only lose half of your bet.
winning
•Your total is 21 points or less, but more than the dealer’s total.
•The dealer’s total is more than 21 points.
•The two cards you are dealt are an Ace and a
losing
•Your total is less than 21 points and is less than the dealer’s total.
•Your total is more than 21 points.
•The dealer gets Blackjack and you do not.
•Your total is 21 points but the dealer gets Blackjack.
pushing
You push (tie) when you and the dealer have the same total hand (21 or less). Your bet is returned to you and play continues with the next hand.
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Split: If your first two cards are a pair, SPLIT appears. Hit SPLIT to split the cards and play two hands, which are indicated by
•You cannot split if your point score is less than your bet.
•If you get a blackjack after splitting, you win only the amount of points you bet, not the
Surrender: If you do not think you can beat the dealer’s hand, you can hit SURRENDER to give up your hand. The hand ends and you lose half your bet.
Double: If you think you can beat the dealer’s hand with only one more card, you can hit DOUBLE to double your bet on any initial
•You cannot double down if your point score is less than your bet.
Stand: Hit STAND if you are satisfied with your hand and do not want to hit, split, or double. 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 a card each time you press HIT until you stand, get 21 points, or have a total of more than 21 (bust).
scoring
Each player begins the game with 10,000 points. The following chart lists the winning hands and the multipliers used by the game to determine how many points to award you.
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Royal Flush | A, K, Q, J, 10 of the same suit | 250 x | 500X | |
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Straight Flush | Five consecutive cards of the same suit | 50 x | 50 x | |
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4 of a Kind | Four cards of the same value | 25 x | 25 x | |
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Full House | Three cards of the same value and any pair | 8 x | 8 x | |
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Flush | Five cards of the same suit | 5 x | 5 x | |
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Straight | Five consecutive cards of any suit | 4 x | 4 x | |
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3 of a Kind | Three cards of the same value | 3 x | 3 x | |
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2 Pair | One pair of cards with the same value and another | 2 x | 2 x | |
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Pair Jacks | Pair of Jacks, Queens, Kings, or Aces | 1 x | 1 x | |
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• Keep your game dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store your game only in room temperature environments. |
Handle your game carefully; do not drop it. Keep your game away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth |
occasionally to keep it looking new. |
• When the sound becomes weak or distorted, the display dims, or the game stops operating properly, replace the batteries. If |
the game continues to operate improperly, consult your local RadioShack store. |
• If the game stops operating properly, you might need to reset it. Use a pointed object to press the RESET hole on the back of |
the game. |
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All rights reserved. RadioShack and | |
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