                         ULTIMATE BACCARAT 
             (C) COPYRIGHT 1993 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. Registration and game enhancements
                        4. Installation / Set up
                        5. Game startup
                        6. Command line options
                        7. Playing the game
                        8. Main menu
                        9. Options menu
                       10. Use With Windows
                       11. Other Ultimate Games

                          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 ($20 to $100)
8.  Game speed selectable
9.  Sound blaster voice effects for dealers available for order 
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.  540K free RAM
3.  EGA or VGA display card with 256K RAM
4.  Hard disk

DESIRED

1.  Mouse
2.  Sound Blaster
3.  80286 or better processor

                            REGISTRATION 

1. The game supplied is an unregistered 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. Shareware is a try before you buy marketing method. If 
   you make regular use of this software, you are expected to "purchase"
   it by paying the registration fee. As an incentive to register this 
   program, I will send you the newest version of this software complete
   with all the game enhancements not available in the unregistered 
   copy.  These features are listed below.

                         REGISTRATION BENEFITS

1. Your registered version will no longer have registration reminders
   on screen.
2. Your registered 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.
3. Your registered 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 unregistered 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 order the optional 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.  NOTE: When all voice files are decompressed to your hard disk,
   they will occupy nearly 1 mega byte of space.

5. Registered users can order additional "ULTIMATE" games at a 20% discount.
   The registered version of the games "Ultimate Blackjack" and "Ultimate 
   Gin" can be purchased for $8.00 each (regular price is $10.00).  If 
   you order the Voice Pack for Ultimate Baccarat, you will receive the Voice 
   Pack for all other "ULTIMATE" games you purchase free.  If these games are 
   ordered at one time, you need only pay one shipping and handling fee for 
   the entire order.  See "OTHER ULTIMATE GAMES" at the end of this file
   for a description of these games.

                             REGISTRATION FEE 
   
   ---------------------------  OPTION #1  --------------------------------
      (If you want a new disk with the most current version of the game) 

   Ultimate Baccarat registration - $10.00 
   Shipping, handling & disk ------ $ 3.00
                                    ------
   Total Fee for Game only   ----   $13.00  Gets you current game on disk.

   ----------------------------  OPTION #2  --------------------------------
       (If you want current game plus sound blaster voice pack on disk) 

   Ultimate Baccarat registration - $10.00
   Sound Blaster Voice Pack -------- $5.00  
   Shipping, handling & disk ------- $3.00                                     
                                     -----
   Total Fee for Game + Voice   --- $18.00  Gets you current game & voice pack
    
   ----------------------------  OPTION #3  --------------------------------
                  (If you want all 3 Ultimate games on disk) 

   Ultimate Baccarat registration - $10.00
   Ultimate Blackjack (reduced) --- $ 8.00
   Ultimate Gin (reduced) --------- $ 8.00
   Shipping, handling & disks ------ $3.00                                     
                                     -----
   Total Fee for all 3 games     -- $29.00  Gets you 3 current games          
                                            (saves $10 over individual orders)
   ----------------------------  OPTION #4  --------------------------------
     (If you want all 3 Ultimate games on disk plus Voice Packs for all 3) 

   Ultimate Baccarat registration - $10.00
   Ultimate Blackjack (reduced) --- $ 8.00
   Ultimate Gin (reduced) --------- $ 8.00
   Sound Blaster Voice Pack -------- $5.00 for all 3 voice packs  
   Shipping, handling & disks ------ $3.00                                     
                                     -----
   Total Fee for games + Sound   -- $34.00  Gets you 3 games & voice packs
                                            (saves $20 over individual orders)
   California residents only, add 7.75% sales tax.

   Please send a check or money order to  ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE
                                          13245 SKIOMAH RD.
                                          APPLE VALLEY, CA. 92308
                                          (619) 247-2804
   Sorry no credit cards.

            PRESS "P" TO PRINT OUT A REGISTRATION / ORDER FORM.

A registration / order form can be printed out using this utility. Press 
"P" and select choice #2.  Specific printer support is not provided, but
the form is ASCII text and should print on most printers.  If you can't
print out of copy of the registration / order form, just send me a note
and let me know what option you want.  The file name for the order form is 
"ORDERFRM.TXT", you can load this file into your word processor for print
out if desired.  Please include the type of disk desired. 

Foreign orders please use an international money order and specify U.S.
currency.

                      INSTALLATION / SET UP

Use the install program provided to set this game up for play.  All program 
files must be uncompressed and located in the same directory.

                          GAME START UP

The game is started by typing "BACCARAT" after being properly installed.

                       COMMAND LINE OPTIONS

The following letters may be included on the command line when invoking 
the program to provide the following results.

      /D D or DEMO --- Starts the game in the Demo mode.  Push F-1
                           to end the Demo.

      /S S or SILENT - Starts the game without the Sound Blaster 
                           selected. 

NOTE:  These command line options may be combined if desired.

                        PLAYING THE GAME

The information provided below applies to the registered version of this
game.  Some features are reserved for registered users.  See Registration
benefits 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.

(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 + 
                  winnings for the next bet.  No button for this
                  selection unless the better's last bet was a 
                  winner.

(C)hip Value ---- Allows the better to select the value of the
                  smallest chip.  Possible bets range from this 
                  chip value to 5 x this chip value.

(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.

(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 --------- Show 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.  If the game speed
                  is increased above 20 the sound blaster is disabled.

(E)xit ---------- Exits the Options menu back to the Main Menu.

                             USE WITH WINDOWS

1.  This product was not written specifically for windows compatibility,
but in most cases it can be used from WINDOWS 3.1.  Compatibility with 
WINDOWS is not guaranteed.  To use this product from windows perform the 
following......

	a. Install the program normally from DOS. Make note of the drive
           and directory on which you installed the program.
	b. Start Windows.  Bring up the Program Manager.

           NOTE: If you want to place this file into an existing Program
           Group, select the program group you want this program to fit 
           into and skip to step f.

	c. Click on File then click New. 
  	d. Select Program Group then click the OK button. 
	e. In Description enter "GAMBLERS", then click the OK button.
	f. Click File from the Program Manager, then click New.
	g. Select Program Item then click the OK button.
	h. In the Program Item Properties box enter the following.
           Description      : "ULTIMATE BACCARAT".
           Command Line     : "BACCARAT.EXE"
	   Working Directory: (enter the drive and directory as noted in A
           above.  EXAMPLE: "d:\baccarat"
	i. Click Change Icon button then click the next OK button.
	j. In the File Name block enter "(drive and directory as noted in A
           above plus "\BAC.ICO"), then push the OK button. 
           EXAMPLE: "d:\baccarat\bac.ico". 
  	k. You should see the BACCARAT icon appear as the Program Item 
           Properties dialoge box reappears.  Push the OK button and you
           are now done.
        
        NOTE: If you have a sound blaster, insure the proper driver is 
        installed through the Windows Control Panel.  You may have to adjust
        the DMA buffer.  If you receive a windows error message advising you
        to adjust the DMA buffer, use an ASCII text editor to add the 
        following line to the [386Enh] section or your windows "system.ini" 
        file.  Add "DMABUFFERSIZE = 017" to this file.

                         OTHER ULTIMATE GAMES

Go where no card player has gone before, into the ULTIMATE ZONE.  These 2
exciting and addictive games will provide hours of entertainment and 
excitement.  Each game has been designed to provide a realistic simulation of
the game it emulates.  These games use keyboard or mouse and require 540K, 
EGA or VGA, DOS 3.1 or above, and a hard disk.  A sound blaster voice pack 
is available for both games.

                            ULTIMATE BLACKJACK

Enter a fully animated casino card game and gambling school where you play
solo against the dealer or with any of 12 computer characters, each with a
different style of play (biographies included!).  Set the number of decks,
change the rules to match any casino, and monitor stats as the game 
progresses.  See how the other player's strategies and bets fare in the long
run.  Want more, how about this -- a simulation feature lets you test custom 
strategies!  You can even use 2 different card counting systems.  Novices 
will also appreciate the slick online tutor that suggests the best moves.  
Even more features are included, but be prepared!  If you take a seat at 
this table you may never get up!  

                              ULTIMATE GIN

Pull up a seat and get ready for a great game of GIN RUMMY with one of 8
notorious players.  Choose the game variation you like to play (Standard
Gin or one of 2 forms of Oklahoma Gin).  Hollywood scoring is an option
you can choose to spice up the game.  How about the game score?  You can
set the game score and all bonus points to the way you want them.  Play up
to 40 games in a match with any of the 8 players.  Continue the match at
a later time, or start a new match if desired.  Check out the player's 
biographies and see which one (playing skill for each is different) you want
to challenge.  Set the game speed, check the score book at any time and 
much more.  

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This program has been produced by a member of the Association of Shareware 
Authors and Distributors (ASAD).  Any problems of a shareware nature that 
can not be resolved either by the source of the program or the the author of
the program (whichever is applicable) may be brought to the attention of the 
ASAD Ombudsman for possible correction.  Please send all information, 
including the name and address of the person or company you received the
program from, to: ASAD, Attn: Ombudsman, 1323 Garfield Avenue Springfield, 
Ohio 45504. Telephone (voice) 513-399-4828 or (fax) 513-399-2501.  Additional 
information about ASAD may be obtained by writing the above address 
(Attn: Membership Director) and requesting a membership application package.

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