Blackjack Card Game

Overview

This is a simple implementation of the classic card game Blackjack written in C++. The program simulates a game where a player competes against a dealer, following standard Blackjack rules.

Features

• Representation of a full deck of 52 playing cards using struct and enum.
• Shuffling and dealing of cards.
• Implementation of player and dealer moves.
• Determination of the game outcome (win, loss, or draw).
• Console-based interaction for user input.

Game Rules

1. The player and dealer are each dealt cards.
2. The player can choose to Hit (take another card) or Stand (keep the current hand).
3. If the player exceeds a total of 21, they lose automatically (Bust).
4. The dealer will draw cards until their total is 17 or higher.
5. The winner is determined based on who has the closest score to 21 without exceeding it.
6. If both have the same score, the game is a draw.

How to Run

1. Compile the program using a C++ compiler:

   g++ -o blackjack.cpp

2. Run the executable:

   ./blackjack

Code Structure

• enum CardSuit - Defines the suits of a deck (Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts, Spades).
• enum CardRank - Defines the ranks of cards (2 to Ace).
• struct Card - Represents a card with a rank and suit.
• void printCard(const Card &card) - Prints the value and suit of a card.
• void shuffleDeck(std::array<Card, 52> &deck) - Shuffles the deck randomly.
• int getCardValue(const Card &card) - Returns the value of a card for Blackjack rules.
• BlackjackResult playBlackjack(const std::array<Card, 52> &deck) - Implements the game logic.
• int main() - The entry point where the deck is initialized, shuffled, and the game is started.

Future Improvements

• Add support for betting and multiple rounds.
• Implement AI for a smarter dealer.
• Add multiplayer functionality.

License

This project is open-source and can be used freely.

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Author: Oleksandr Onupko