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diff --git a/games/xblackjack/pkg-descr b/games/xblackjack/pkg-descr new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..81425edca16c --- /dev/null +++ b/games/xblackjack/pkg-descr @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +From The README: + + Xblackjack is a MOTIF/OLIT based tool constructed to get you ready for the + casino. It was inspired by a book called "Beat the Dealer" by Edward O. + Thorp, Ph.D. of UCLA. A number of important statistics are maintained for + display, and used by the program to implement Thorp's "Complete Point System" + (high-low system). + + Beginners can learn a basic strategy which doesn't require counting. The + best strategy employs a simple card counting technique which can be used to + distinguish favorable situations. Avid players can learn to compute Thorp's + high-low index, which takes the number of unseen cards into account. + + The index is used by the program to suggest a bet, indicate when you should + buy insurance, and whether you should stand or hit, etc. You can test the + strategy using a slider to control "autoplay mode". Pressing the message + button below the playing area provides hints; the current count, index + and strategy table are revealed. + +eric. +erich@FreeBSD.org |