Games Computing


Pontoon/Cribbage

Categories: Review: Software
Publisher: IMS Software
Machine: Oric 1/Oric 48K

 
Published in Games Computing #9

Pontoon/Cribbage (IMS Software)

Cribbage loads in and the opponent is obviously your trusty Oric. The rules are standard; six card cribbage and 121 up.

An impressive crib board is drawn in hi-res graphics at the bottom of the screen and, after the cut, your hand is also printed up. Play starts once the discarding on both sides has taken place. The game proceeds in the same way as the card classic and once the hands have been laid down the points are totalled up. The movement of pegs is shown graphically and explained each time. This is an excellent version of a popular card game and the computer is certainly a player with one thing in mind (or memory!) - winning.

Pontoon, otherwise known as twenty-one, contains even better graphics than cribbage. Each card is drawn with the appropriate colours and symbols. This time you play for money, starting at 100. As in the card game, you are able to stick, buy, or twist. Sticking under 16 is not permitted.

The cassette contains two classic games, but beware, loading both games is very difficult so maybe the cassette should include the real card game - patience!