Python Blackjack Game

A simple command-line blackjack game implemented in Python.

Features

• Single-player gameplay against the dealer
• Visual card representation in the terminal
• Chip-based betting system (white $1, red $5, green $25, black $100, purple $500, orange $1000)
• Account balance tracking with transaction history
• Interactive gameplay with options to hit, stand, or double down

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/dynamic-stall/blackjack-python.git
cd blackjack-python

2. Create and activate the conda environment from the provided file:

conda env create -f environment.yml
conda activate blackjack

• (Refer to my aws-iam-credential-report repo for Miniconda installation assistance, if Python is not present on your system.)

Project Structure

blackjack-python/
├── __init__.py
├── account.py          # Account management for betting
├── card_components.py  # Card, Deck, and Hand classes
├── constants.py        # Game constants (cards, chips)
├── environment.yml     # Conda environment configuration
├── game.py             # Main game logic
├── main.py             # Entry point
├── players.py          # Player and Dealer classes
└── README.md           # (This file)

How to Play

1. Run the game directly:

python3 main.py

2. Enter your name when prompted

3. Place bets using chip colors:

   • Format: "[number] [color] [number] [color] ..."
   • Example: "2 black 1 green" for $225 ($100 x 2 + $25)

4. Game Actions:

   • hit: Draw another card
   • stand: Keep current hand
   • double: Double your bet and receive one more card (only available on initial hand)

5. Win Conditions:

   • Get closer to 21 than the dealer without going over
   • Dealer busts (goes over 21)
   • Initial two cards totaling 21 (Blackjack)

Note

This game uses pandas for transaction tracking. Make sure you have it installed via the environment.yml file.

Future Improvements (at some point...)

• Multiple player support
• Split pairs option
• Insurance bets
• Save game progress
• Statistics tracking