- Publication date
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1995
- Topics
- Windows games, Vintage computer games, Board games
- Item Size
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323.5K
When I used to play poker with the “boys” once a week, we played with rules that said the dealer could pick the game to play. At least one player every night would pick 727. Half of the other players would groan, but everyone usually stayed in and played the game to the bitter end. This was probably because the opportunities for a fairly large pot were there, and poker playing skill is not a big factor in winning. Since most of us were not great poker players, 727 gave us a chance to get even. The names I have used for the default players are the actual names of the fellows in my poker group. You can change the names to anything you want, but it is probably a good idea to start each name with “1. “, etc., so that it is easier to identify the player in the information boxes.
I’ve tried to make the computer players play reasonably smart, but I would think in the long run a human player should be able to win most of the pots. Under no circumstances do the computer players cheat. Even when the human player’s bottom card is exposed, the computer players are not aware of it, and they make all decisions based on visible cards only. You might try to play around with the file POINTS.TXT to modify the logic that controls the player’s decisions. Let me know if you find a better base logic.
You can modify the text files to change what the computer players say, and for this reason, I will not be responsible for the contents of that text. I had the multimedia version of the game using some of the swear words that some of the players used during our poker sessions, and it sounded quite humorous, probably because you don’t expect a computer to swear out loud.
The multimedia version uses a male voice speech synthesizer with varying pitch tones for the four computer players. Hopefully in the future I can use a speech synthesizer that supports both male and female voices. Have fun playing 727, and send me a email note if you have any suggestions for improving the game.
- Addeddate
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2017-08-21 04:13:36
- Dosbox_drive_d
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emularity_win31/win31.zip
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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d:\runapp hilow.exe
- Identifier
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72711
- License
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shareware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3
- Year
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1995
Another thing that really makes 727 Hi-Low Card Game v1.1 enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to 727 Hi-Low Card Game v1.1. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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