This version of pinochle is a 4-player partnership game
written in PASCAL. Although the Swedish Pascal Compiler
was used, the only "non-standard" Pascal code was the LOOP
-END in the main routine.
Description:
The program has a competitive bid routine and has a fairly
good play routine (it's easy to lose). The game has two
features which are quite useful. For any prompt (bid or
play), a single question mark typed will cause your current
hand and the declared trump to be displayed. A double
question mark will cause the computer to play your current
turn.
The program has two flaws (some people find them useful
which is why they will probably never be fixed). One
problem is that whenever you are depleted of a suit and
that suit was led, you do not have to trump it. This has
the advantage that if your partner is going to win the
trick, you can give your partner a pointer. The other
problem is that if trump was led, you do not have to go
over the previous card. This has the advantage of giving
your opponents your low trump and using your higher trump
cards later. For either of the above problems mentioned,
if the computer plays your turn, it will play "correctly".
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
Any suggestions or comments refer to:
Stephen Dover
2942 MAcArthur Blvd.
Norhtbrook, Ill. 60062
(312) 272-9555