C++ Blackjack

A simple single-player Blackjack game engine in C++.

Designed with the goal to train standard strategy and card counting.

Might run some reinforcement leanring on it in the future.

Rules

• The goal is to have a hand value closer to 21 than the dealer without going over.
• Number cards are worth their face value, face cards (J, Q, K) are worth 10, and Aces can be 1 or 11.
• Both player and dealer start with two cards. One of the dealer's cards is hidden.
• Player can choose to Hit (draw a card) or Stand (keep current hand).
• Dealer must hit until reaching at least 17. Dealer hits a soft 17.
• Bust: If a hand exceeds 21, it loses immediately.

Payouts

• Natural Blackjack: Two-card 21 pays 3:2
• Normal win: 1:1
• Push (tie): bet is returned
• Loss: bet is lost

Build & Run

make
./blackjack