82 lines
2.3 KiB
Python
82 lines
2.3 KiB
Python
"""Functions to help play and score a game of blackjack.
|
|
|
|
How to play blackjack: https://bicyclecards.com/how-to-play/blackjack/
|
|
"Standard" playing cards: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_52-card_deck
|
|
"""
|
|
|
|
|
|
def value_of_card(card):
|
|
"""Determine the scoring value of a card.
|
|
|
|
:param card: str - given card.
|
|
:return: int - value of a given card. See below for values.
|
|
|
|
1. 'J', 'Q', or 'K' (otherwise known as "face cards") = 10
|
|
2. 'A' (ace card) = 1
|
|
3. '2' - '10' = numerical value.
|
|
"""
|
|
|
|
pass
|
|
|
|
|
|
def higher_card(card_one, card_two):
|
|
"""Determine which card has a higher value in the hand.
|
|
|
|
:param card_one, card_two: str - cards dealt in hand. See below for values.
|
|
:return: str or tuple - resulting Tuple contains both cards if they are of equal value.
|
|
|
|
1. 'J', 'Q', or 'K' (otherwise known as "face cards") = 10
|
|
2. 'A' (ace card) = 1
|
|
3. '2' - '10' = numerical value.
|
|
"""
|
|
|
|
pass
|
|
|
|
|
|
def value_of_ace(card_one, card_two):
|
|
"""Calculate the most advantageous value for the ace card.
|
|
|
|
:param card_one, card_two: str - card dealt. See below for values.
|
|
:return: int - either 1 or 11 value of the upcoming ace card.
|
|
|
|
1. 'J', 'Q', or 'K' (otherwise known as "face cards") = 10
|
|
2. 'A' (ace card) = 11 (if already in hand)
|
|
3. '2' - '10' = numerical value.
|
|
"""
|
|
|
|
pass
|
|
|
|
|
|
def is_blackjack(card_one, card_two):
|
|
"""Determine if the hand is a 'natural' or 'blackjack'.
|
|
|
|
:param card_one, card_two: str - card dealt. See below for values.
|
|
:return: bool - is the hand is a blackjack (two cards worth 21).
|
|
|
|
1. 'J', 'Q', or 'K' (otherwise known as "face cards") = 10
|
|
2. 'A' (ace card) = 11 (if already in hand)
|
|
3. '2' - '10' = numerical value.
|
|
"""
|
|
|
|
pass
|
|
|
|
|
|
def can_split_pairs(card_one, card_two):
|
|
"""Determine if a player can split their hand into two hands.
|
|
|
|
:param card_one, card_two: str - cards dealt.
|
|
:return: bool - can the hand be split into two pairs? (i.e. cards are of the same value).
|
|
"""
|
|
|
|
pass
|
|
|
|
|
|
def can_double_down(card_one, card_two):
|
|
"""Determine if a blackjack player can place a double down bet.
|
|
|
|
:param card_one, card_two: str - first and second cards in hand.
|
|
:return: bool - can the hand can be doubled down? (i.e. totals 9, 10 or 11 points).
|
|
"""
|
|
|
|
pass
|