README.TXT
Casino BlackJack for Windows

This file will give you instructions for installing the Casino Black Jack 
for Windows game if the automated setup program should fail to install the
game.  It will also give you more information on the game.


INSTALLING THE FILES

If you are not familiar with the procedures of copying files into a 
directory, creating Program Manager group windows, and adding program Items
to a group, the following text will give you instructions for installing
the program.

To copy files into a directory:
   Open the File Manager for Windows.
   Place the disk that contains the program files into a floppy drive.
   If you wish, create a directory to copy the program files into.
   Select the CASINO21.EXE and the CASINO21.HLP files.
   Select 'Copy' from the FILE Menu and enter the destination directory.
       If you are using Windows 3.1, you can also drag and drop the files
       into a directory of your choice.

To create a Program Manager group window:
   Go to the Program Manager.
   Select 'New' from the FILE Menu.
   Select 'New Program Group'.
   In the 'Description' field, type in a title for the window.
   In the 'Group Filename' field type in a filename that Program
      Manager will use when loading program group windows.

To add an Item to a program group window:
   Go to the Program Manager.
   Select 'New' from the FILE Menu.
   Select 'New Program Item'.
   In the 'Description' field, enter a title you wish to be placed under
      the icon image.
   In the 'Command Line' field, enter the complete path for the
      executable file.
       Example:  C:\WINDOWS\CASINO21\CASINO21.EXE
   In the 'Working Directory' field type in the path of the executable
      file, excluding the name of the executable.
       Example: C:\WINDOWS\CASINO21

The preceeding directions will install the game files.  Just keep the Help
File in the same directory as the Executable File.  This is the directory
that the program will search when loading the Help File.


GAME INFORMATION

The Help File included with the game will answer most questions you may
have about different aspects of the game.  If you do not read help files, 
then read the following guidelines for playing the game.  

   Your cards will be dealt on the left side of the screen and the dealers' will be
       dealt to the right side.
   Before you can deal the cards you must make a bet.
   You must have chips to make a bet.
   So, buy your chips by clicking on the 'Buy Chips' button.
       Make a bet by clicking on the chip buttons.
          A click with the left mouse button will increment the bet 
          by the amount indicated on the chip.  A click with the right
          mouse button will decrement the bet.  A click with the left or
          right mouse button on the Min and Max chip buttons will do the
          same thing.
       Select options in the Dialog Box.
       Click the 'Deal' button.
       'Hit', 'Stand', 'Split', or 'Double' down, as the case would
          indicate.
       If you split, you will always be playing on the cards lowest on the
          screen.
       You may only double down for one card on the first two cards
          dealt to you.
       You cannot split a hand that has already been split.
       When you bust or stand, and have split, a sign will be displayed
          over the cards indicating so.  When you see this sign, you will
          immediately be playing on the cards above the sign.
       When the hand is over, click on any of the chip buttons to clear
          the screen.

If you do not understand some of these terms, read the help file included
   with the game.

We hope you enjoy playing this game.  If you have any suggestions for
improvements or find any bugs, please drop us a note to:
		
		Pyramid Software Development
		    2651 Sunset Blvd., #903
		    Rocklin, CA 95677-4242