Blackjack Game (21) in C

Final Challenge (C Programming)

Table of Contents

• Github and Edex
• City and Country
• Date
• Video
• Description
• Installation
• Technologies Used
• Features
• Usage Information
• Eample-Gameplay
• Suggested Future Development
• License
• Questions

Name

• Alfredo Salayandia

Github and Edex

• Donsidious

City and Country

• Brighton, USA

Date

• 2024

Video

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN-WJTN2bTo

Description

This is a simple text based Blackjack (21) game developed in C. The game simulates the popular card game where players attempt to achieve a hand value closest to 21 without exceeding it, competing against a dealer. The game includes the following features:

• Card Drawing: Both player and dealer draw cards, with face cards (Jack, Queen, King) worth 10 points and Ace worth either 1 or 11.
• Betting System: Players place a bet using their available chips before each round.
• Statistics: Player stats, including wins, losses, ties, and total chips, are saved in an SQLite database.
• Win/Loss Analysis: View your win/loss/tie ratios after each game session.
• Persistent Player State: Saves and loads player data (chips, games played, wins, losses, ties) between sessions.

This game was created to practice basic C programming skills, including handling user input, implementing game logic, and working with databases.

Installation

To run this game locally, follow the steps below:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Donsidious/21
   cd CS50Final

2. Install SQLite: Ensure that SQLite is installed on your machine. You can download it from the official website: SQLite Download.

3. Compile the code:

   Use the following command to compile the program:

   gcc -o 21 21.c -lsqlite3

4. Run the game:

   Launch the game by running the compiled program:

   ./21

   This will start the game in your terminal. You will be prompted to place bets and play against the dealer.

Technologies Used

This project utilizes the following technologies:

• C Programming Language (v11.2.0)
• SQLite for database management (v3.36)
• GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) for compiling C code

Features

Key features of the Blackjack game include:

• Single-player gameplay against a computer-controlled dealer.
• Database Integration to store player data (chips, wins, losses, ties).
• Betting System allowing players to place bets each round.
• Real-time Feedback after each round showing the outcome and updated stats.
• Win/Loss/Tie Analysis showing the player’s win/loss ratio.
• Persistent Player State saved and loaded between game sessions.

Usage Information

This game is intended to be played via the terminal:

1. Start the Game: After launching, the game will display your current chip count and ask you to place a bet.
2. Player's Turn: You can choose to "hit" (draw a card) or "stand" (end your turn). The dealer automatically plays according to Blackjack rules (draws until reaching at least 17).
3. Game Outcome: The result of each round (win, loss, or tie) will be shown, and your chip count will be updated.
4. View Statistics: You can view your win/loss/tie ratios and total games played.
5. Save & Resume: Player data is saved after each session, and the next time you launch the game, your stats will be automatically loaded.

Example Gameplay:

Suggested Future Development:

looking into creating alogrithms one is able to you and play around with.

1. Fibonacci Sequence: Implement a program that generates the Fibonacci sequence (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, etc.). Other alogrithms might to be implemented in the future.

2. Terminal Interface: Create a better terminal interface allowing the process of payments to be made.

3. Ading a better terminal experience.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. For more information, see the LICENSE file.

Questions

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me at [email protected].