Video Card Arcade (BBC/Electron)

Video Card Arcade (1988) (BBC/Electron, Cassette)

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Genre:	Casual Game: Gambling
Publisher:	Blue Ribbon
Cover Art Language:	English
Machine Compatibility:	BBC Model B, BBC Model B+, BBC Master 128, Acorn Electron
Release:	Professionally released on Cassette
Available For:	Amstrad CPC464, BBC/Electron, Commodore 64/128 & Spectrum 48K/128K/+2
Compatible Emulators:	BeebEm (PC (Windows)) PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)) Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)) Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows))
Original Release Date:	1st March 1988
Original Release Price:	£1.99
Market Valuation:	£2.50 (How Is This Calculated?)
Item Weight:	64g
Box Type:	Cassette Single Plastic Clear
Author(s):	Mike Williams

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Author: Mike Williams

Video Card Arcade

A&B Computing

1st February 1988

Card games seem notoriously difficult to code in an interesting way, but this represents good value for a budget label and will keep you amused. Read Review

The Micro User

1st March 1988

There is very little fun in this version, with a silly scoring system and no prizes. Read Review

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Introduction

Amazing value in this 3 in 1 package from Blue Ribbon. Play Poker Royal, Pontoon or High Low and hope Lady Luck is on your side! Another great deal from Blue Ribbon.

The Game

Poker Royal - A choice of holding any one of the five cards to deal a winning hand.
21/Pontoon - After seeing the computer's cards, you have to decide whether to stick or twist. Over 21 and you're bust.
High/Low - Try and complete a successful run by picking whether or not the next card is higher or lower. You can change any card if you wish.

Playing The Game

1.	Poker Royal
	Keys:	1 - 5	-	Hold/Keep Respective Cards
		RETURN	-	Deal Cards
		SPACE	-	Cancel Last Choice

2.	21/Pontoon
	Keys:	T	-	Twist
		S	-	Stick

3.	High/Low
	Keys:	H	-	Higher
		L	-	Lower
		C	-	Change Card

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	A digital version of Video Card Arcade suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)), Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows))
	A digital version of Video Card Arcade suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)), Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows))
	A digital version of Video Card Arcade suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)), Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows))