README.md

rust_blackjack

Blackjack game and simulator, used as an opportunity to learn rust.

If run without any arguments, a text-based game of Blackjack starts with simulated betting.

If RUNS is provided, the program will run RUNS number of simulated games, in parallel and report the final earnings. The human player uses an optimized strategy using a probability table.

Usage

Usage: rust_blackjack [RUNS]

Arguments:
  [RUNS]  Number of simulations to run. A negative value will start a human-playable game [default: -1]

Options:
  -h, --help     Print help (see more with '--help')
  -V, --version  Print version

Screenshots

The current bet is $1. New bet (enter to skip)? $2

########## Game #1    ##########

Dealer
  <DOWN CARD>
  3 of Spades

Player 1 (14) | $98
  8 of Clubs
  6 of Clubs

Bet: $2 | (H)it | (S)tay | (Q)uit > h
Dealer
  <DOWN CARD>
  3 of Spades

Player 1 (22) | $98
  8 of Clubs
  6 of Clubs
  8 of Diamonds

Bust!
+++++ Dealer's Turn +++++
Dealer (13) | $-1
  King of Hearts
  3 of Spades

Dealer (15) | $-1
  King of Hearts
  3 of Spades
  2 of Clubs

Dealer (22) | $-1
  King of Hearts
  3 of Spades
  2 of Clubs
  7 of Diamonds

Player 1 (22) | $98
  8 of Clubs
  6 of Clubs
  8 of Diamonds

----- Loser!  -----
Credits: $98 | Play again? (Y)es | (N)o >