1987 · Board game · Simulation

Blackjack Academy

Everything you wanted to know about blackjack but were too shy to ask. From the novice to the pro, BlackJack Academy will help you learn to play blackjack or brush up before you hit the tables. BlackJack Academy features a five player table so you and four friends can all play, multiple table rules like Las Vegas, Reno, Atlantic City as well as the ability to specify your own table rules. BlackJack Academy offers on-line help for all the different play options and will even give you the optimal play for the current hand if you like.

Released: 1987
Platforms: Amiga Apple II Apple IIGS Commodore 64 Commodore C64/128/MAX MS-DOS
Genres: Board game Simulation
Developers: —
Publishers: —
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric

About

BlackJack Academy is a 1988 video game published by MicroIllusions.

Keywords

gambling
playing cards

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

BlackJack Academy is a game in which the player learns how to play blackjack through a simulation in a casino environment.

Reception

Roy Wagner reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "This program is a good example of software that can be used for recreational fun, serious study, and possibly financial profit (or loss). The graphics and sound are at a quality level. The user interface is excellent. If you like playing blackjack or want to learn more about the game, this program is for you."