Command-Line Blackjack

A basic single-player C++ blackjack game with ASCII cards, automatic scoring, and an automated dealer.

Build and run

g++ -std=c++17 -Wall -Wextra -pedantic main.cpp blackjack.cpp -o app
./app

Run the automated logic tests with:

./test_runner.sh

Rules

• A session begins with $1,000.00.
• Enter a whole-dollar wager from $1 through the available balance.
• Every round uses a freshly shuffled 52-card deck.
• The player may hit or stand. Hand totals are calculated automatically.
• Aces count as 11 when possible and otherwise count as 1.
• The dealer's second card remains hidden until the player stands or has a blackjack. The dealer does not play after a player bust.
• The dealer hits on 16 or below and stands on all 17s, including soft 17.
• Standard wins pay 1:1, pushes return the wager, and natural blackjacks pay 3:2.
• Reaching $0.00 ends the game.

This intentionally basic version does not include splitting, doubling down, insurance, surrender, or multi-deck shoes.