Neo Dragon's Wild - Real Casino Series

To start playing Neo Dragon's Wild, select the game from the NEO-GEO Pocket emulator menu. The title screen will appear; press X (A button) to begin. You will see a poker table with a credit balance at the bottom. Use the D-Pad to navigate the on-screen options, such as bet size (usually adjustable with up/down). Once you've set your bet, press X to deal your initial five cards. The core loop is simple: after receiving your hand, you choose which cards to keep by selecting them with the D-Pad and pressing X to mark them as held. Held cards are indicated by a highlight or icon. After you have selected the cards you want to keep, press the B button (S key) to draw replacements for the discarded cards. The final hand is evaluated and any winnings are added to your credits. You can then either continue playing or cash out (if the game offers that option). If you are new to video poker, remember that the goal is to make the best possible five-card hand. Common strategies include always holding a pair or better, and drawing to straight and flush possibilities. The game's interface is straightforward and menus are in English (for the World version), so navigation is easy. There is no save system for in-progress games, but high scores may be retained on the cartridge.