STRAVAGANZA

Stravaganza is a card game, played with 5 decks. The object of the game is to have a point total higher than the dealer. Card values are similar to Blackjack: number cards count at face value, picture cards are worth 10 points, and the Ace is worth 1 point. However, unlike Blackjack, you cannot bust. The more points you have, the better.

To play the game:

• Click on chips to increase your bet. Every click on a chip increases your bet by the chip value, and every right-click decreases the bet. Your bet will appear on the table, in the area marked PLAY.
• Click the Deal button. You will be dealt two cards face up, and the dealer will be dealt three cards face down.
• Depending on your point total, you have the following options:
• Money back – get your full bet back, and end the round. You can do this if your point total is 5 or less.
• Rescue bet – get half of your bet back, and end the round. You can do this if your point total is between 6 and 9.
• Sit – keep playing with two cards and your original bet. You can do this if your point total is 10 or more.
• Play on – place a second bet (same size as the first), get a third card, and keep playing. You can always do this.
• The dealer reveals his hand.
• If the dealer’s point total is higher than yours, you lose both bets.
• If your point total is higher than the dealer’s, you win 1:1 on both bets.
• If the dealer’s hand includes a red ace as the first card, you lose your first bet. If you’ve placed a second bet, you get that back. The point totals are irrelevant.
• If the dealer’s hand includes a red ace as the second or third card, you lose both bets. This overrides the previous rule. The point totals are irrelevant.
• Please note that you will need an additional bet to Play On. If your balance does not have enough money to place this bet, the button will be disabled.
• If you want to play another round, press New Game. Then place a bet as described above and click the Deal button, or click Rebet to place the same bet as in the previous round.