Radica Games 73011 User Manual

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(without going over 21), you win!

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For 1 or 2 players / Ages 8 and up

MODEL 73011

P/N 82370300 Rev.E

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Now you can play Las Vegas style Blackjack anywhere!

HOW TO PLAY:

The object of
the dealer without exceeding 21.

Blackjack

is to accumulate a higher card count than

FACE UP BLACKJACK

the dealer’s hole card is not hidden when the cards are dealt. In
addition, there are no Push, Surrender, or Insurance options
available.

is similar to Regular Blackjack, except

BASIC TERMS:

Blackjack - Receiving a card count of 21 with the first two cards (A+K,

A+Q, A+J, A+10)

Bust - Going over 21 points.

Doubledown - Doubling your bet.

Face Up - The dealer’s Hole Card is showing.

Hole Card - The dealer’s second card which is hidden during Regular

Blackjack.

Insurance - Betting that the dealer

Push - Having the same card count as the dealer at the end of the

hand, resulting in a tie.

Split - When your first two cards are identical, you can separate them
into two hands, both of which will compete with the dealer’s hand.

Stand - Choosing to receive no more cards.

Surrender - Giving up your hand so that you will only lose 5 points of

your original 10 point bet.

has

a Blackjack.

CARD POINTS:

Ace = 1

King, Queen, Jack

All other cards = The number showing on the card

or

11 Points

(“Face Cards”) = 10 Points

The computer plays Las Vegas style Blackjack with a single deck
of 52 cards. The cards are automatically shuffled when
approaching the end of the deck. While the computer is shuffling,
the computer flashes “SHUFFLE” on the screen and “KQ” quickly
across the dealer’s hand.

Turn on the game by pressing the ON/DEAL/HIT button. Press
the ON/DEAL/HIT button again to place a 10 point bet and deal
the cards.

After the cards are dealt, various words will flash across the
screen to tell you your options.

If you choose to receive additional cards, press the ON/DEAL/HIT
button. If you want to keep only the cards you have showing,
press the STAND button.

The dealer must draw on any hand showing 16 points or less, and
will stand on all totals of 17 to 21 points.

If you can build a hand which is closer to 21 than the dealer’s

BUTTON FUNCTIONS:

On/Deal/Hit

This button turns on the game and deals additional cards. Hold
down to place bets of 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 points.

Player

While “Game Over” is flashing, hold down to switch from an one
player game to a two player game. If “Player 1” is showing, you
are in two-player mode. If “Player 1” is not showing, you are in
one-player mode.

Insurance

If the dealer’s first card (showing) is an Ace, you can place an
insurance bet (5 points) by pressing this button. By doing this, you
are betting that the dealer has a Blackjack.
If the dealer has a Blackjack: If your hand is not a Blackjack,
your original bet and insurance bet are returned to your score. If
you have a Blackjack also (push), you win double the amount of
your original bet and your insurance bet will also be returned to
you.

If the dealer does not have a Blackjack: You lose your
insurance bet and the display will flash “L O S E” and you then
continue to play your hand as you normally would play it.

Game (while “Game Over”is flashing)

When “Game Over” is flashing, press to switch between Regular
Blackjack and Face Up Blackjack.

Doubledown

Lets you double your bet after you are dealt two cards with a total
of 10 or 11 points. You will be dealt one additional card only.

Shuffle

(while “Game Over” is flashing)
This game uses a 52-card deck which is the computer will shuffle
on its own when the deck gets low enough. However, you can
shuffle the deck at any time (between hands) by pressing the
button.

Surrender

Lets you give up your hand so that you lose only half of your bet.

Split

When your first two cards are identical, you can split your cards
and play two hands against the dealer’s hand. If you split aces,
each hand will be dealt on card only.

Max Bet

Places a 50 point bet.

Stand

Keeps your hand as currently shown without dealing additional
cards.

Sound

Turns the sound on and off.

Ride

(short for “Parlay Bet”)
Lets you bet your winnings from the previous hand up to 300
points.

BATTERY INSTALLATION:

This game is powered by two (2) AAA (LR03) batteries.

• Remove the battery cover: Press a coin down

into the slot. Then slide the battery cover off,
as shown.

• Insert two AAA batteries (we recommend

alkaline) as indicated inside the battery
compartment.

• Replace the battery compartment door.

ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN CHANGING BATTERIES.

CAUTION:

• As with all small batteries, the batteries used with this

game should be kept away from small children who might
still put things in their mouths. If a battery is swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.

• Be sure you insert the battery correctly and always follow

the game and battery manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

• Batteries might leak if improperly installed, or explode if

recharged, disassembled or heated.

• Sometimes, a build-up of static electricity (from carpets,
etc) may cause the game to stop working. Just reset the
game, and it will work again.

• Under the environment with radio frequency interference,
the sample may malfunction and require user to reset the
sample.

MAINTENANCE:

• Handle this game carefully.

• Store this game away from dusty or dirty areas.

• Keep this game away from moisture or extreme temperature.

• Do not disassemble this game. If a problem occurs, remove and replace
the batteries to reset the computer or try new batteries. If problems
persist, consult the Warranty information located at the end of this
Instruction Manual.

• Use only the recommended battery type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel­cadmium) batteries.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Remove any exhausted batteries from the device.

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.

Please retain this for future reference.

90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

(This product warranty is valid in the United States and Canada only)

Radica Games Limited warrants this product for a period of 90 days from the original purchase date
under normal use against defective workmanship and materials (batteries excluded). This warranty
does not cover damage resulting from accident, unreasonable use, negligence, improper service or
other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship. Radica Games Limited will not
be liable for any costs incurred due to loss of use of this product or other incidental or
consequential costs, expenses or damages incurred by the purchaser. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal
rights, which vary from state to state.

During this 90-day warranty period, the game will either be repaired or replaced (at our option)
without charge to the purchaser when returned prepaid with proof of date of purchase to:

USA, Ltd., 13628-A Beta Road, Dallas, Texas 75244, USA.

wrap the unit carefully before shipping. Please include a brief description of the problem along with
your return address and mail it postage prepaid.

IMPORTANT: Before returning the unit for repair, test it with fresh alkaline batteries. Even new
batteries may be defective or weak and low battery power is a frequent cause of unsatisfactory
operation.

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