Cool Hand
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(GameBoy Color - PAL, Other)
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Developed_By:
Tarantula Studios
Published_By:
Take-Two Interactive
Released On:
01 Jan 1998
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Cool Hand is a game featuring three card games: Black Jack (LA Strip, London, Atlantic City or Downtown LA house rules), Cribbage (6 Card, 7 Card, 6 Card Auction or 7 Card Auction) and Solitaire (Klondike, Elevens, Monte Carlo or Calculation). For each card game there are also a few additional options to set, e.g. the difficulty level for Cribbage or a time limit for solitaire.
The game provides a detailed in-game explanation of the games and their history, giving players a better understanding of what they're playing.
Gameplay involves selecting which card games to play, setting options like difficulty levels and time limits, and competing against computer-controlled opponents. The game's AI adjusts its strength based on the player's performance, providing a challenging experience.
EAN-13:
5026555040341 (France)
Part #:
DMG-ACWP-EUR (Europe)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Game Boy Compatible
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Blackjack is a classic casino card game where players try to get a hand total of 21 without exceeding it. Players compete against the dealer, aiming to beat their hand while utilizing strategy to minimize the house's advantage.
Story
ABOUT BLACKJACK
Blackjack is one of the most popular games found in casinos. It offers a combination of qualities that make it challenging and fun to play. It is a simple game, providing just enough mental challenge to remain continually interesting.
Blackjack originated in France, adapted from the game Vingt-et-un (21), which evolved from other card games. It is also played as a family game at home under the names Pontoon or "21".
The term "blackjack" refers to a two-card hand totaling 21 – an ace with any 10 or picture card.
Rules and House Advantage
Blackjack rules vary slightly between casinos worldwide. This is mainly due to the discovery by mathematically-minded players that they could gain an advantage over the house using a technique called "counting".
Casino operators, understandably, began to revise their rules of play. With correct play, the house advantage can be reduced to under 1%.
Although this 1% will eventually prove decisive, it is much lower than for other gambling games. This offers the player a good chance of winning often.
How to Play
INTRODUCTION
Las Vegas Cool Hand offers three card games: Blackjack, Cribbage, and four variations of Solitaire.
Full instructions are available within the Game Pak and can be accessed during gameplay. Solitaire includes a "Hint Mode" which can be turned off by experienced players.
The game features multiple styles of play for each card game. Blackjack has four variations, and Solitaire and Cribbage also offer different ways to play.
STARTING UP
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With your Game Boy turned OFF, insert the Las Vegas Cool Hand Game Pak.
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Turn your Game Boy ON and wait for the title screen.
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For a new game, highlight "START" with the Control Pad and press START or A or B.
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To enter a password from a previous game, highlight "Password" with the Control Pad and press A or B to go to the Password Entry Screen.
If the screen is blank, adjust the contrast dial. Check the battery LED indicator to ensure the system has power.
IMPORTANT
Always ensure the power is switched OFF before inserting or removing the Game Pak.
SELECTING EACH GAME
From the main menu, use the Control Pad to select one of the three card games. Press START to begin the chosen game.
The main menu also allows you to disable the music played during each game.
You can quit any game and return to the main menu to play a different game.
HOW TO PLAY
The player's objective in casino Blackjack is to beat the dealer. This can be achieved in two ways:
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When the player has a higher total than the dealer but not exceeding 21.
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When the dealer's total exceeds 21 (assuming the player has not exceeded 21 first).
If drawing extra cards causes the point total to exceed 21, the hand is "busted" and the bet is lost.
If the original two-card hand contains an Ace with any 10 or picture card (J, Q, K), it's called blackjack, and the player's bet is paid at 3 to 2. If both the dealer and player have blackjack, it's a "push."
All bets are paid at even money, except for a blackjack hand. When the player "doubles" or "splits," the payoff equals the new doubled bet.
Each card is counted at face value (e.g., 2=2 points, 5=5 points). Face cards (J, Q, K) count as 10 points. An Ace can be counted as 1 or 11 points at the player's discretion.
The dealer must count their Ace as 11 if it results in a total of 17 to 21; otherwise, it counts as 1 point. In some casinos, the dealer's Ace counts as 1 point when combined with cards totaling 6 points, and the dealer must draw until reaching at least 17.
DEALER'S RULES
The dealer must play by strict rules. They must draw to any hand 16 or below and stand on any total 17 to 21. The dealer has no options and cannot deviate from these rules.
PLAYERS' OPTIONS
Unlike the dealer, the player can vary their strategy. After receiving their first two cards, the player has the following options:
HITTING
If the player is not satisfied with their two-card total, they can draw additional cards.
STANDING
If the player is satisfied with their original two-card total, the dealer will not deal any more cards to the player.
DOUBLING DOWN
This option allows the player to double their original bet. The player must draw one more card only. After this card is dealt, if the hand has not busted, the dealer's turn will follow.
SPLITTING
The player can only split if dealt two cards of equal value on the initial deal. Any combination of 10, J, Q, or K is also considered a pair. One more card is dealt to each card, creating two hands. A second bet equal to the first is used for the second hand. These two hands are then played individually.
If either of these two hands consists of a pair, the hand may be split again. Double-down is also permitted on split hands. The only exception is a pair of aces, which may only be split once, and one card only is dealt to each ace, ending the player's turn. After the player has played both hands, the dealer plays their hand.
INSURANCE
If the dealer's upturned card is an ace, the player may take "insurance" against the dealer having a blackjack. Insurance is a side-bet equal to one-half of the original stake.
This side-bet is independent of the original bet and unaffected by the current game's result. If the dealer has blackjack, the insurance bet is paid back at 2 to 1; otherwise, the insurance bet is lost.
HOUSE RULES
LONDON CASINO RULES
Doubling down is only permitted on two-card hands totaling 9 to 11. 4-6 decks are used as standard. If the player draws a 2 on an ace and 8 double down hand, the total counts as 11, not 21. Splitting is not permitted on pairs of 4s, 5s, or 10s, and no re-splitting is allowed. Only players who have blackjack may insure against the dealer having a blackjack hand.
DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS RULES
The dealer must draw on a hand
Controls
Control Pad Up
Up
A Button
A Button
B Button
B Button
Select
Select
Start
Start
Control Pad Left
Left
Control Pad Down
Down
Control Pad Right
Right
Tips & Maps
Expert Counting
A fine-tuned counting system that assigns values to cards, with 5s having the highest value, to improve winning chances. Winning chances can be calculated by dividing the count value by the number of cards remaining in the deck, or by multiplying the current count value by 100.
Controls
Cool Hand Blackjack is controlled using the direction pad (Control Pad) and the A & B buttons. A pointing hand can be moved to icons using the Control Pad, and pressing A or B selects the item. For in-game help, move the hand to the desired subject's icon and press START.
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