The project is a Blackjack game implementation. It involves setting up a 52-card deck, dealing cards to the player and dealer, and allowing player actions like hit, stand, double down, split, and surrender. The dealer plays by fixed rules, and the winner is determined by comparing hand values. After each round, the players can choose to play another round. Use any language you'd like.
Introduce the game of Blackjack, prepare the deck, and shuffle it.
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As a player, I want a reminder of the rules of Blackjack, so that I understand how to play and what to expect.
As a player, I want the game to use a standard deck of 52 cards, so that I can play with familiar rules.
As a player, I want the deck to be shuffled, so that the order of the cards is randomized.
Deal cards to the player and dealer according to Blackjack rules.
As a player, I want to be dealt two cards face up, while the dealer has one card face up and one face down, to begin the game.
Allow the player to take actions based on their hand.
As a player, I want to know if I have Blackjack immediately, so that I can win instantly if the dealer doesn't have it too.
As a player, I want to choose actions like hit or stand, so that I can play strategically.
Play out the dealer's hand according to the rules.
As a player, I want the dealer to reveal their face-down card, so that I know the dealer's full hand.
As a player, I want the dealer to play according to fixed rules, so that I can anticipate their actions.
Determine the winner of the round.
As a player, I want to know if I have won, lost, or pushed, so that I understand the outcome of the round.
Reset for the next round of play.
As a player, I want the cards to be collected at the end of the round, so that the game is reset for the next round.
As a player, I want the option to play another round, so that I can continue enjoying the game.
Implement advanced player options for strategic gameplay.
As a player, I want to double down to receive one more card and stand, so that I can increase my potential winnings.
As a player, I want to split my hand if I have two cards of the same value, so that I can play each hand separately.
As a player, I want to surrender my hand, so that I can minimize losses if I believe I cannot win.