Newt21 1.0

(C)1995 Innovative Computer Solutions, All Rights Reserved

Written by Dan Rowley, Documentation by Tom Collins



< Overview >

	After releasing a serious package like NewtCase, we figured it was time for a little fun.   Newt21 brings the blackjack table to your Newton.  Go up against the dealer one-on-one or have up to two computer players join in.



< Installation Notes >

	Nothing special here.  Just install it.  Unlike our utilities, Newt21 doesnUt patch anything.



< How to play >

  IUm going to assume that you know the basics of Blackjack (try to get close to 21 without going over) and just cover some of the details specific to Newt21.



	At the start of a hand, you have some special options.  If you Rdouble downS, you double your bet but only get one additional card.  If you have two of the same card (ignoring suit), you can RsplitS the hand into two (each with the same bet as the original).  After splitting the cards, you are dealt an additional card to each hand.  You donUt get to hit on split aces, but other split hands behave normally (e.g., you can hit or double down).



	Rules of the ICS Casino:

%	The dealer hits up to 17

%	You can only split once

%	You canUt hit on split aces

% You can double down on anything



	Tap on your bankroll to reset it to $500.  Tap on the shoe to force a reshuffle.  Tap on the Bet button to change your bet.  You canUt change your bet in the middle of a hand.  Tap on the checkboxes next to the computer players to turn them on or off.



< Preferences >

	Open the Preferences from the "?" button.  You can set the number of decks from 1 to 10 along with the RCut LocationS.  This refers to the spot in the shoe where the dealer will reshuffle and is shown as a white line in the RShoe:S on the main screen.



	The checkboxes allow you to force the dealer to hit on a soft-17 (Ace plus 6), turn sound effects on, and turn RAuto-Calculate ScoresS on.  With the auto-calculate feature on, Newt21 will display point values for each playerUs hand.



< Registration Information >

	This application is SHAREWARE.  If you decide to keep it, please register by sending US$10.00 to Innovative Computer Solutions; ATTN: Tom Collins; 1075 North Miller Road, #142; Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85257-4612.  Please include your name, the name of this package (Newt21 1.0), type(s) of MessagePad(s) owned, address (postal) and preferred e-mail address so we can contact you about updates and our other products.  You can also register Newt21 on CompuServe.  GO SWREG and search for apps with the keyword RICSS to see all of our programs.



< Bugs, Questions, Comments, Suggestions... >

	Send e-mail to the author, Dan Rowley, at dan@newts.com.  For administrative type stuff, e-mail Tom at tom@newts.com.  We want to develop Newton applications to fit YOUR needs.  Give us feedback, let us know if weUre doing it right.  WeUre here for you.



< Our Other Newton Applications >

	You can find our software on CompuServe (GO NEWTON), AOL (PDA and NEWTON), AppleLink, eWorld, and the Internet (newton.uiowa.edu, ftp.amug.org, etc.).  Internet users should check out our World Wide Web page at <http://www.newts.com/> and FTP files (always the latest versions) at <ftp://ftp.newts.com/pub/>.



< Legal Mumbo Jumbo >

	Newton, MessagePad, Connection Kit and Apple are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.  Newt21 and the ICS Casino are trademarks of Innovative Computer Solutions.



	You canUt sell Newt21, but you can charge a nominal fee for connect time or media (not to exceed $5).  Contact the authors if you plan to include it in some sort of shareware/freeware collection or bundle it with a commercial product.



	In using this software, you understand and agree that this software is provided Ras isS without warranty of any kind.  The authors do not make any warranties, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to this software.



	In no event shall the authors be liable for any consequential, incidental, or special damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of critical data, loss of profits, interruption of business and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use this software.



	Have a nice day.  ;-)



Innovative Computer Solutions / (602) 970-1032

1075 N. Miller Rd. #142 / Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85257

Dan Rowley/dan@newts.com/CIS: 73563,2343/eWorld&NewtonMail: DRowley

Tom Collins/tom@newts.com/CIS: 75460,2121/eWorld&NewtonMail: Innovative