Welcome to the Blackjack Game, a dynamic and interactive take on the classic casino card game! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this project delivers an immersive experience with exciting features and a clean, user-friendly interface.
- Standard Gameplay Rules: Hit, Stand, Double Down, Surrender, and Splitting options.
- Real-Time Score Tracking: Automatically calculates player and dealer hand values.
- Bust Logic: The game stops if you exceed 21 points.
- Dealer AI: Dealer plays by standard rules, hitting until reaching a minimum score of 17.
- Interactive UI: Displays cards dynamically with sleek animations.
- Balance Management: Start with a fixed balance, place bets, and see your winnings grow or shrink.
- Insurance Option: If the dealer's visible card is an Ace, players can take insurance. Insurance payouts are 2:1 if the dealer has blackjack.
- Surrender Option: Forfeit half your bet and end the round if needed.
- Splitting Functionality: Split your hand into two separate hands when dealt matching cards.
- HTML5: Structuring the game layout.
- CSS3: Styling for a sleek, casino-like ambiance.
- JavaScript: Driving the gameplay logic and interactivity.
- Deck of Cards API: Fetching real-world card decks for authentic gameplay.
- Place Your Bet: Enter your desired bet amount and click "Place Bet."
- Make Your Move: Hit, Stand, Double Down, Split, or Surrender based on your strategy.
- Insurance: If the dealer's visible card is an Ace, choose whether to take insurance before the dealer's hidden card is revealed.
- If the dealer has blackjack and you took insurance, you win 2:1 on your insurance bet.
- If the dealer does not have blackjack, the game continues as normal.
- Beat the Dealer: Aim to get closer to 21 than the dealer without busting.
- Win or Lose: Winnings are automatically calculated based on your moves.
This game was designed to provide a fun and educational project for developers to explore:
- Game Development Fundamentals: Learn about state management, user input, and AI behavior.
- API Integration: Fetch and manipulate real-world data using the Deck of Cards API.
- UI/UX Design: Create visually appealing and responsive interfaces.
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/BajanVlogs/blackjack-game.git - Navigate to the project directory:
cd blackjack-game - Open
index.htmlin your browser to start playing!
- Multiplayer Functionality: Enable multiple players to compete at the same table.
- Advanced Side Bets: Implement options like Perfect Pairs or 21+3 for additional excitement.
- Themes and Customization: Introduce changable backgrounds to personalize the game.
- Expanded Splitting Logic: Support splitting beyond the initial round for hands with matching cards.