Blackjack

**PJYelton** · 08-29-2004

Did you unzip all three of the files into the folder and then try compiling it? It looks like you are trying to compile a temporary file. Also, theres no main function so nothing will happen if you run it, you'll need to create a test main to try the classes out.

**The Brain** · 08-29-2004

mind if I see your driver program

**PJYelton** · 08-29-2004

Don't really have a driver program with this, I used them to create a couple of games like cribbage and poker awhile back. To get a feel for what they can do, do something like this:

Code:

int main()
{
	srand(time(NULL));  // make sure you #include time.h
	deckOfCards myDeck;

	myDeck.shuffle();

	hand h;

	for (int x=0; x<10; x++)
		h.addCard(myDeck.returnTopCard());

	h.display();
	h.displayBack();

	h.sortByValue();
	h.display();
	h.sortBySuit();
	h.display();

	cin.get();

	return 0;
}

Real easy to try out the other functions, just look at the name in the header file and test them out to see what they do.

**[T]** · 08-30-2004

Hey the Brain, was wondering if you are planning on releasing the sc when done
?

**The Brain** · 08-30-2004

sending it your way via email big T

btw is that "T" part of the template class....???

**[T]** · 08-30-2004

thnx m8

i guess ill have to teach you women...

**~~holden~~** · 08-30-2004

You know what'd be really cool...go to a website with blackjack 'systems', and simulate thousands of games where it follows the system, and record profits/losses.

For example, this website: http://www.blackjackinfo.com/bjbse.php

**DominicTrix** · 08-31-2004

Hi there guys, saw this post and was immediately drawn (GA attender here). I have a poker progrm out there being sold at the mo which I wrote in C using structs instead of classes and am in the process of writing a version 2 in C++. Thought you might like to see my way of thinking for a few card classes (all the non poker specific one's

)

I have a class for a card and a base class for groups of cards from which I derive classes for decks, various poker hands etc. I've included those classes plus my deck class in the files attached. No singing and dancing ASCII grafix and a few extraneous methods I'm afraid (I'm frantically coding and refining as I go), but I'd be interested to see what you think or if you find anything useful.

I think it's quite clear to read (over commented!)

dt

p.s. just saw the post about char 3-6, nice one!

**DominicTrix** · 08-31-2004

p.p.s

the fully working version written in C is at www.frankscardroom.com (no source, but would be happy to supply some)

dt

**The Brain** · 08-31-2004

awesome code.. (kinda advanced for me though)

i think card games are a good way to try out different c++ methods and techniques

**DominicTrix** · 08-31-2004

Yeah, I agree, I had barely any experience before I wrote my first poker game, basically learned everything as I went along (with the wonderful help from this board).

I'm now learning C++ on version 2! Its sad, but I find it so much fun creating 'real' objects through code, very satisfying! Going for my medication now, lalalala....

dt

**MMD_Lynx** · 09-01-2004

gah, Player class isn't working. I don't have the program with me, but once I do I'll post it to find the problem. There is not compiler problem, but when I run, there's an error.

Player class has...

Code:

char *name;
CARD *cards[5]; //you can only have 5 cards in blackjack (5 cards = auto win)

and a few funcs (teehee func is like funk)

Code:

int GetScore(void);
Player(char *pname);

but when I declare the two players (player and computer) it crashes...kinda

**DominicTrix** · 09-01-2004

CARD *cards[5]; //you can only have 5 cards in blackjack (5 cards = auto win)

Very friendly blackjack! If you want to be proper thorough you might want to look at some casino blackjack rules (I don't really advise going anywhere near online money casino's to get them tho!). There are some here: http://www.blackjackinfo.com/blackjack-rules.php#3.5

You'd need to take splitting, doubling down and insurance into account. It would add a nice challenge after you've succeeded in making the basic game work.

Just a thought.

dt

**MMD_Lynx** · 09-01-2004

im pretty sure u win if u have 5 cards. i may be wrong. im not worried about splitting yet. doubling shouldn't be too hard. just deal one card and move to the computer's turn.

**DominicTrix** · 09-01-2004

I guess it depends on where you play, I've drawn six cards before and still lost! It shifts the odds against them winning too much I should think. It's a nice rule though, makes it more fun.

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