BlacJack-Card-Game

Introduction

Welcome to the Blackjack game implemented in Java! This console-based application allows you to play a simplified version of the popular card game, Blackjack, against the computer. You start with a fixed amount of money and place bets on each round, trying to win more money by beating the computer's hand.

Features

• Deck of Cards: A standard 52-card deck is used, shuffled at the beginning of each game.
• Player vs. Computer: Play against the computer, which follows a basic strategy of drawing cards until it reaches 17 or more.
• Betting System: Start with $100 and place bets on each round. The game ends when you run out of money or choose to quit.
• Input Handling: User-friendly input handling with error checking, ensuring a smooth gameplay experience.

How to Play

1. Start the Game: Run the Game.java file to start the game. You'll be greeted with a welcome message and a starting balance of $100.

2. Place Your Bet: You'll be prompted to place a bet. Enter the amount you'd like to wager for the round. If you enter 0, the game will end.

3. Play the Round:

   • Both you and the computer are dealt two cards.
   • If either you or the computer have a total of 21 with the first two cards, the game ends with that player as the winner.
   • Otherwise, you'll have the option to "Hit" (take another card) or "Stand" (end your turn).
   • The computer then plays its turn, drawing cards until it reaches a total of 17 or more.

4. Win or Lose: The round ends with either a win, loss, or tie. Your balance is adjusted based on the outcome, and you can continue playing until you run out of money or decide to quit.

5. End the Game: When you choose to stop playing, your final balance will be displayed.

Project Structure

• Card.java: Defines a card with a suit and rank, and provides methods to retrieve the card's value and string representation.
• Deck.java: Manages the deck of 52 cards, including shuffling and dealing cards.
• Player.java: Represents a player (either the user or the computer) with a hand of cards and methods to add cards, get the hand's total value, and display cards.
• Keyboard.java: Handles user input, including reading integers and characters, with built-in error handling.
• Game.java: Contains the main game loop and logic, including dealing cards, handling user actions, and determining the winner.

Acknowledgments

This project is a simple implementation of Blackjack for learning purposes. Enjoy the game!