Blackjack

Requirements

• PQCasino module: Core casino system must be installed and active
• Access to Casino location (usually village)

How to Play

Accessing Blackjack:

• Visit Casino location
• Click "BlackJack" link
• Game interface loads from lib/blackjack.php library

Standard Blackjack Rules:

• Goal: Get hand value closer to 21 than dealer without going over
• Number cards = face value (2-10)
• Face cards (J, Q, K) = 10
• Aces = 1 or 11 (player's choice)
• Bust = hand value > 21 (automatic loss)

Gameplay Flow:

• Place bet (gold wagered)
• Receive 2 cards, dealer receives 2 (1 face up, 1 face down)
• Choose action: Hit (take card), Stand (keep hand), Double Down, Split (if applicable)
• Dealer reveals hand, takes cards until 17+
• Compare hands: Higher wins, ties push (bet returned)

Technical Details

Module Structure:

• Wrapper module that hooks into PQCasino
• Actual game logic in modules/lib/blackjack.php
• Stores cards and dealt state in user prefs

Card Storage:

• cards pref: Text storage of current hand
• dealt pref: Integer count of cards dealt

Hook:

• pqcasino: Adds "BlackJack" navigation link in casino

Strategy

Basic Blackjack Strategy:

• Hit on 11 or less (can't bust)
• Stand on 17+ (high chance of busting)
• Consider dealer's up card when deciding on 12-16
• Double down on 10 or 11 if dealer shows weak card (2-6)

Bankroll Management:

• Don't bet more than you can afford to lose
• Set win/loss limits before playing
• Casino games have house edge (you'll lose long-term)

Comparison to Other Casino Games

• Blackjack: Skill-based card game, lowest house edge
• Slots: Pure luck, higher house edge
• Roulette: Mixed luck/strategy, medium house edge

Blackjack offers best odds if you play with basic strategy.

Limitations

• Requires PQCasino: Won't install or function without casino module
• Simple Implementation: May not have all blackjack variants (insurance, surrender, etc.)
• Card Images External: Distributed with PQCasino, not included in this module