POKER DICE SIMULATOR - FROZEN ICE

                         W E L C O M E   T O
               P O K E R   D I C E   S I M U L A T O R

(c) 1989 Frozen Ice

Programming: Stephen Corry

INTRODUCTION

This game was designed as a simple experiment in artificial
intelligence; the computer would roll five dice, then decide whether
or not it was necessary to continue, and if so, which dice it should
keep and which to re-roll.

HOW TO PLAY

The aim is to win all of your opponent's money by betting on a series
of poker dice.

After rolling the dice, select the ones you want to keep by pressing
the corresponding number beneath the dice - selections are
highlighted, and can be toggled in case you change your mind - then
press Enter to roll the remaining dice.

BETTING

There are three rolls per turn after which you must bet that your
score will be highest. The minimum and maximum bets are $5 and $25
respectively.

Press 1 or 0 to increase or decrease the stake, then press Enter to
add your bet to the pot.

The opponent will now place a bet before rolling his/her poker dice.

The highest score wins the pot, however, in the event of a draw, the
pot will remain status quo, and the subsequent bets added to its
total.

SCORING

Face Values     Bonuses

Ace     6       5 Aces          40
King    5       5 of a kind     35
Queen   4       4 of a kind     30
Jack    3       Run (TJKQA)     25
Ten     2       Full House      20
Nine    1       3 of a kind     10
                Pair            5

Score = face value + bonus