Radica Games 73049 User Manual

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 your score.

If the dealer does not have a Blackjack: Yo u
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.

SURRENDER

Lets you give up your hand before the third card
is dealt so that you lose only half of your bet (5
points).

SHUFFLE (while “Game Over” is flashing)

This game uses a 52-card deck which 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 this
button.

STRATEGY

This button selects the counting system to be
used (Tens/Others or High-Low) when in
Blackjack Trainer mode.

SOUND

Tur ns the sound on and off.

TRAINER/BLACKJACK

Toggles between Blackjack Trainer and Regular
Blackjack.

HINTS

This button will display a recommended bet
while “Game Over” is flashing, as well as give
advice on what action to take. Press and hold
down this button to flash the best play option.
This can be used any time, whether the game is
in trainer mode or not.

DOUBLE

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.

SPLIT

When your first two cards are identical, you can
split your cards and play two hands against the
dealer’s hand. A split hand cannot be doubled.
If you split Aces, each hand will be dealt one
card only.

MAX BET

Places a 50 point bet.

STAND

Keeps your hand as currently shown without
dealing additional cards.

DEAL/HIT

• Turns on the game.

• Hold down to place bets of 10, 20, 30, 40 or
50 points.

• Deals any additional cards (HIT).

RESET

Resets the game and clears the last score.

PLAYING THE GAME

The object of the game of Blackjack is to accu­mulate a higher card count than the dealer with­out exceeding 21.

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.

Turn on the game by pressing the DEAL/HIT
button. Press the DEAL/HIT button again to
place a 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 point bet and deal
the cards, or press MAX BET for a 50 point bet
(Pr

ess HINTS if your not sure how much to bet).
After the cards are dealt, various words will flash
across the screen to tell you your options. (Use
the HINTS button to let the computer show you
the best option to choose).

Point values are assigned to all cards. Aces
count as either 1 or 11 points, while face cards
(K,Q,J) are counted as 10. All other cards are
counted at face value.

If you choose to receive additional cards, press
the 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 hand (without going over 21),

you win!

TRAINING MODES

TENS/OTHERS

This method of counting cards uses a ratio of
“Ten” cards to “Other” cards. “Ten” cards are
10’s, Jacks, Queens, and Kings. “Others” are
considered Ace though 9. The higher the ratio
of “Ten” cards to the “Other” cards, the more the
player should bet. The lower the ratio of “Ten”
cards to “Other” cards, the player should bet
less. If there are a high number of “Ten” cards
remaining in the deck, the chances of winning
are better.

MODEL 73049

For 1 player / Ages 8 and up

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

NOT A GAMING DEVICE

P/N 82381600 Rev.A

SHUFFLE

SURRENDER

INSURANCE

DOUBLE

SPLIT

MAX BET

STAND

HINTS

DEAL/HIT

SOUND

TRAINER/BLACKJACK

STRATEGY

E

RESET

HIGH-LOW

This method of counting assigns a point value to
each card. Basically, the strategy is to bet more
when the “HIGH-LOW” point total is higher.
When the “HIGH-LOW” total is low, bet less.

Helpful Hints:

1. Always Split on pairs of Aces or 8’s.

2. Always Double down on 11.

3. Always Stand on Ace + 8 and Ace + 9 combi­nations.

4. Always Hit on hand totals of 9 or less.

5. Bet 50 when the “HIGH-LOW” total is +5 or
higher.

6. If the dealer shows an Ace, place an
Insurance bet when the “HIGH-LOW” total is
+2 or higher.

7. Always Stand on hard totals of 17 or more.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

This game is powered by two (2) AAA (LR03)
batteries. For extra long battery life, use alkaline
batteries.

1. Press a coin (or similar object) into the slot
next to the battery compartment door. At the
same time, slide the battery compartment
door out to reveal
the battery com­partment.

2. Insert two fresh
alkaline batteries
with the negative (­) ends against the
springs.

3. Replace the battery
compartment
cover.

BASIC TERMS

Blackjack —Receiving a card count of 21 with
the first two cards (A+K, A+Q, A+J, A+10)

Bust — A total card count that is over 21.

Push — Having the same card count as the

dealer at the end of the hand, resulting in a tie.

Bonus — A win over the dealer with a 6-7-8, 7­7-7, or six-card 21.

High — (or “Rich”) If the deck has more “Tens”
cards than other cards.

Low — (or “Poor”) If the deck has more “Low”
cards than “Tens”.

Hard Total — The total of two cards without an
Ace.

Soft Total — The total of two cards with an Ace.

CARD POINTS:

Ace = 1 or 11 Points

King, Queen, Jack (“Face Cards”) = 10 Points

All other cards = The number showing on the card

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 exploded if recharged, disassembled or
heated.

• When you are playing this product in an

environment where it may receive an elec­trostatic discharge (cold and dry), it may
malfunction and need to be manually reset.

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 (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.

• Remove any exhausted batteries from this
product.

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.

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:

Radica USA, Ltd., 13628-A Beta Road, Dallas,
Texas 75244, USA. Please remove the batter-

ies and 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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