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a15n/node-blackjack

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2017-03-18

JavaScriptAudience · generalComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

TLDR

A terminal-based blackjack card game you play entirely with your keyboard, with the computer acting as dealer.

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  root((node-blackjack))
    What it does
      Terminal blackjack game
      Keyboard controls
      Automatic dealer
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      Node.js
    Use cases
      Kill time in terminal
      Practice blackjack rules
    Audience
      Casual players
      Terminal users

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Play a quick round of blackjack without leaving the terminal.

USE CASE 2

Practice blackjack strategy and hand values.

USE CASE 3

Explore a simple example of game logic built in Node.js.

What is it built with?

JavaScriptNode.js

How does it compare?

a15n/node-blackjack00kaku/gallery-slider-block0xkinno/vellum
Stars——0
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2017-03-182021-05-19—
MaintenanceDormantDormant—
Setup difficultyeasyeasyhard
Complexity1/52/54/5
Audiencegeneralgeneraldeveloper

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Just clone and run npm run start, no external dependencies or accounts needed.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Walk me through how ace values are handled in this blackjack game's scoring logic.
Prompt 2
Show me how to add a betting system on top of this terminal blackjack game.
Prompt 3
Help me add color output to the card display in this Node.js blackjack game.
Prompt 4
Explain how the dealer's automatic drawing logic works in this codebase.

Frequently asked questions

What is node-blackjack?

A terminal-based blackjack card game you play entirely with your keyboard, with the computer acting as dealer.

What language is node-blackjack written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, Node.js.

Is node-blackjack actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2017-03-18).

How hard is node-blackjack to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is node-blackjack for?

Mainly general.

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