Blackjack Project

This project is a simple implementation of the Blackjack card game. In Blackjack, the goal is to get cards with a total value as close to 21 as possible without going over. Here's a breakdown of how the project works:

Deck of Cards

The game uses a standard deck of cards without jokers. Each card has a value: numbered cards are worth their face value, face cards (Jack, Queen, King) are worth 10, and Aces can be worth 11 or 1, whichever is more advantageous to the player.

Gameplay

• The game starts by dealing two cards to the player and two cards to the dealer (computer).
• The player can see one of the dealer's cards but not the other.
• The player then decides whether to take additional cards ('hit') to improve their hand or stick with what they have ('stand').
• If the player's total exceeds 21, they bust and lose the game.
• After the player's turn, the dealer reveals their hidden card and draws additional cards if their total is below 17.
• If the dealer's total exceeds 21, they bust, and the player wins.
• The winner is determined based on who has the highest score without exceeding 21.

Functions

• deal_card(): Returns a random card from the deck. This function is used to deal cards to both the player and the dealer.
• calculate_score(cards): Takes a list of cards and returns the total score. Handles special cases like Blackjack and Aces. This function calculates the score for both the player and the dealer.
• compare(user_score, computer_score): Compares the scores of the player and the dealer to determine the winner. It considers different scenarios like Blackjack, busting, and having the highest score.
• play_game(): Implements the main game loop, dealing cards, allowing the player to decide whether to hit or stand, and controlling the dealer's actions. This function orchestrates the entire game flow.
• clear(): Clears the console screen for a cleaner display. This function helps in maintaining a neat interface between game sessions.

Restart Option

After each game, the player is asked if they want to play again. If they agree, the console is cleared, and a new game starts.

This project provides a basic but functional version of Blackjack that allows users to play against a computer dealer.

Sample Output:

.------.            _     _            _    _            _
|A_  _ |.          | |   | |          | |  (_)          | |
|( \/ ).-----.     | |__ | | __ _  ___| | ___  __ _  ___| | __
| \  /|K /\  |     | '_ \| |/ _` |/ __| |/ / |/ _` |/ __| |/ /
|  \/ | /  \ |     | |_) | | (_| | (__|   <| | (_| | (__|   <
`-----| \  / |     |_.__/|_|\__,_|\___|_|\_\ |\__,_|\___|_|\_\
      |  \/ K|                            _/ |
      `------'                           |__/

   Your cards: [6, 6], current score: 12
   Computer's first card: 10
Type 'y' to get another card, type 'n' to pass: y
   Your cards: [6, 6, 2], current score: 14
   Computer's first card: 10
Type 'y' to get another card, type 'n' to pass: y
   Your cards: [6, 6, 2, 1], current score: 15
   Computer's first card: 10
Type 'y' to get another card, type 'n' to pass: y
   Your cards: [6, 6, 2, 1, 8], current score: 23
   Computer's first card: 10
   Your final hand: [6, 6, 2, 1, 8], final score: 23
   Computer's final hand: [10, 10], final score: 20
You went over. You lose 😭
Do you want to play a game of Blackjack? Type 'y' or 'n': y-> Clears console screen and starts a nre game, n -> exit.