BRIDGE 2.0
This program is unique in its ability to challenge the experienced player and yet provide an entertaining and instructional introduction to contract bridge for the novice. Unlike other bridge programs, BRIDGE 2.0 both bids and plays! The bidding closely follows the Goren point count system and the computer will even "double" your contract if you bid too high!
The print-out is formatted similar to the bridge column in the daily newspaper. However, the only hands visible during play are yours and the dummy's. Because of the strategies employed, the computer's level of play is high and the opportunity exists to sharpen your card-playing skills. This is one computer program which you will not tire of. In fact, it is addictive!
Price: $17.95 Cassette
$21.95 Diskette
$24.45 8″ CP/M MBASIC Disk
YOUR HAND (SOUTH):
S: AQJ9854
H: T
D: 74
C: KT3
YOU ARE THE DEALER.
WHAT DO YOU BID?
SOUTH ?1S
WEST: 2D
NORTH: PASS
EAST: 2H
SOUTH ?P
WEST: 3D
NORTH: PASS
EAST: 4D
SOUTH ?P
WEST: 5D
NORTH: PASS
EAST: PASS
SOUTH ?P
THE CONTRACT IS: 5D
THE DECLARER IS: WEST
REVIEW OF THE BIDDING:
SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S 2D PASS 2H
PASS 3D PASS 4D
PASS 5D PASS PASS
PASS
READY TO PLAY?Y
ROUND: 1
********
5D WE: 0 THEY: 0
EAST:
S: 6
H: AKQJ74
D: Q62
C: 982
SOUTH:
S: AQJ9854
H: T
D: 74
C: KT3
NORTH PLAYS: 2S
EAST PLAYS: 6S
SOUTH PLAYS ?AS
WEST PLAYS: TS
HEARTS 1.5
For the first time available as a computer program, this version of the popular card game of hearts pits you against two computer opponents. Hearts is a trick-oriented game in which the purpose is to not take any hearts or the Queen of Spades. Penalty points are given for taking those cards and the player with the lowest score wins the game.
This computer version allows you to pass your three most undesirable cards to one of your opponents before play. However, the other opponent does the same to you! The program employs a hard-to-beat playing strategy which creates quite a challenge for even the advanced player. A great way to learn the game or become more proficient at playing hearts.
Price: $17.95 Cassette
$19.95 Diskette
$22.45 8″ MBASIC Disk
YOUR HAND:
S: QJT98
H: A62
D: KT98532
C: 97
SELECT 3 CARDS TO GIVE PLAYER 2
?QS
?KD
?AH
HAND #3 HAS PASSED TO YOU:
AD JD KC
YOUR HAND:
S: JT98
H: 62
D: AJT98532
C: K97
HAND 3 PLAYS THE 2C
YOU PLAY THE ?KC
HAND 2 PLAYS THE TC
CRIBBAGE 2.0
(For TRS-80 Only)
CRIBBAGE 2.0 is a two-handed version of the classic card game, Cribbage. The standard rules of play and scoring are followed, and the points are announced using the traditional phrases. The score is visually shown on a standard 60-hole cribbage board which requires two "trips" to win.
The computer is a worthy opponent in CRIBBAGE 2.0. The program features excellent graphics and assembly language sub-routines for fast response in determining crib cards and meld points. The ownership of the crib is considered to get a good crib determination, and you may ask the computer for help with your crib cards.
This is an excellent program for the cribbage player in search of a tough opponent as well as the beginner wishing to learn the game and its scoring intricacies.
Price: $14.95 Cassette
$18.95 Diskette
