Added classic BlackJack card game

Author: Atharva1723

B/BlackJack_cardgame/game.py

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+import random
+
+# Define the deck of cards
+suits = ['Hearts', 'Diamonds', 'Clubs', 'Spades']
+ranks = ['Two', 'Three', 'Four', 'Five', 'Six', 'Seven', 'Eight', 'Nine', 'Ten', 'Jack', 'Queen', 'King', 'Ace']
+
+def create_deck():
+    deck = [{'rank': rank, 'suit': suit} for rank in ranks for suit in suits]
+    random.shuffle(deck)
+    return deck
+
+def calculate_hand_value(hand):
+    values = {'Two': 2, 'Three': 3, 'Four': 4, 'Five': 5, 'Six': 6, 'Seven': 7, 'Eight': 8, 'Nine': 9, 'Ten': 10,
+              'Jack': 10, 'Queen': 10, 'King': 10, 'Ace': 11}
+
+    value = sum(values[card['rank']] for card in hand)
+    
+    # Handle Aces
+    aces = [card for card in hand if card['rank'] == 'Ace']
+    for _ in range(len(aces)):
+        if value > 21:
+            value -= 10  # Change an Ace's value from 11 to 1 if it prevents busting
+    
+    return value
+
+def blackjack():
+    deck = create_deck()
+    player_hand = [deck.pop(), deck.pop()]
+    dealer_hand = [deck.pop(), deck.pop()]
+
+    print("Welcome to Blackjack!")
+
+    while True:
+        print("\nYour hand:", [card['rank'] + ' of ' + card['suit'] for card in player_hand])
+        print("Dealer's hand:", dealer_hand[0]['rank'] + ' of ' + dealer_hand[0]['suit'], "and an unknown card")
+        
+        player_value = calculate_hand_value(player_hand)
+        if player_value == 21:
+            print("Congratulations! You got a Blackjack!")
+            break
+        elif player_value > 21:
+            print("Bust! You went over 21. You lose.")
+            break
+        
+        action = input("Do you want to 'hit' or 'stand'? ").strip().lower()
+        
+        if action == 'hit':
+            player_hand.append(deck.pop())
+        elif action == 'stand':
+            while calculate_hand_value(dealer_hand) < 17:
+                dealer_hand.append(deck.pop())
+            
+            dealer_value = calculate_hand_value(dealer_hand)
+            print("\nDealer's hand:", [card['rank'] + ' of ' + card['suit'] for card in dealer_hand])
+            
+            if dealer_value > 21:
+                print("Dealer busts! You win.")
+            elif dealer_value >= player_value:
+                print("Dealer wins.")
+            else:
+                print("You win!")
+            
+            break
+        else:
+            print("Invalid input. Please enter 'hit' or 'stand'.")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    blackjack()

B/BlackJack_cardgame/readme.txt

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+# Blackjack Card Game
+
+Welcome to the Blackjack Card Game, a simple text-based Python game that lets you play the classic casino card game, Blackjack!
+
+## How to Play
+
+1. Clone or download the project to your computer.
+2. Open a terminal or command prompt.
+3. Navigate to the project directory.
+4. Run the game by executing the following command:
+
+   ```shell
+   python game.py
+
+Follow the on-screen instructions to play Blackjack.
+Gameplay
+In Blackjack, your goal is to get a hand value as close to 21 as possible without going over.
+You'll start with two cards, and you can choose to 'hit' (draw another card) or 'stand' (keep your current hand).
+The dealer will also have a hand, and the winner is determined by comparing hand values.
+
+Features
+Beginner-friendly text-based interface.
+Simple rules and instructions.
+Realistic Blackjack gameplay with betting and card handling.
+Enjoy a game of Blackjack without the need for a deck of cards!
+
+Author
+Atharva Kulkarni