Microgaming offers two baccarat games; baccarat is played with only one deck, while the other, high limit baccarat, is played with eight. Although the original baccarat offers slightly better returns, the customizable options of high limit baccarat make the playing experience more enjoyable and easier for players that are new to the game.

Sound Options

High limit baccarat allows players to watch without wagering. Watching the game allows players to understand the flow of the game before betting anything. It also allows the player to customize their game. In the options menu, there are several sound options, including an option that announces the hand values and when additional cards are to be dealt. This information is available on the screen, but having an auditory cue is also helpful. New players can benefit from the audible assistance.

Speed Settings

There are four game speed settings: slow, medium, fast and fastest. New players should start with the slow speed and increase their quickness of the game once they become more experienced. There are also two other speed settings that can be customized; the flip card and show history speed. The flip card speed controls the speed at which the cards are dealt and turned, and the show history speed controls the speed of the history window located on the right side of the screen. The history window displays information pertaining to the current and previous hands.

Auto Play

Players wanting to watch the progress of the game to learn about outcomes and payouts should utilize the "Auto Play" function with the game's minimum bet of "1." Two things need to be set when a player chooses to use Auto Play; the number of deals and the time between deals (0.80 seconds is the default and a good place to start). It is recommended that new players choose the "stop once all deals are complete" and the "do not switch my bets" options. Selecting these options create a learning environment in which players can educate themselves on the details of baccarat.

There are a variety of other options available that deal with strategy, game statistics, and other assets of high limit baccarat, but these should only be considered when a player is comfortable with basic game play and strategy.