                         ULTIMATE BACCARAT 
              COPYRIGHT (C) 1995 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. Demo version 
			4. Game startup
			5. Command line options
			6. Playing the game
			7. Main menu
			8. Options menu
			9. Game limitations

			  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 ($10 to $200) for bets from $10 to $1000.
8.  Game speed selectable.
9.  Sound blaster voice effects for dealers available. 
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.  550K free RAM
3.  EGA or VGA display card with 256K RAM
4.  Hard disk

DESIRED

1.  Mouse
2.  Sound Blaster

			    DEMO VERSION

1. The game supplied is an demonstration 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.

			    FULL VERSION

1. Your full 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.

2. Your full version will save the last game speed, chip value and 
   game rules (Ties push or Ties lose) you used.  New games will start
   with these values set.

3. Your full 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 demonstration 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 hear the 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.  

			PLAYING THE GAME

The information provided below applies to the full version of this
game.  Some features are reserved for full version users.  See Full 
Version 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.

NOTE: The chip value and as a result the range of bets available
can be changed when in any of the 3 above menus.  Increase the chip
value (bet amounts) by moving the hand pointer to the plus (+) button
at the top of the menu.  Push the left mouse button to increase the 
chip value in $5.00 increments with each mouse button push.  Push the 
right mouse button to change the chip value at a faster pace.  Move the
hand pointer to the minus (-) key to decrease the chip value as above.
You may use the + and - keys on your keyboard to produce the same 
results as moving your hand pointer to the + or - button and 
pressing the right mouse button.

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

(T)ies push ----- Toggles the game rules from Vegas (Ties push)
                  to Atlantic City rules (Ties lose).          

(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 and must be reselected through
		  the options menu after the game speed has been
		  reduced to 20 or below.

(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 --------- Shows 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.  The voices are   
                  only available in the full version of the program.

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

			     GAME LIMITATIONS
			     
1.  Commissions will be rounded to the nearest dollar amount if an odd
bet amount is being used.  
