Gamehelpblackjack

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=='''BLACKJACK'''==
Blackjack is a classic casino card game where players compete against the dealer. The goal is to obtain a hand value closer to '''21''' than the dealer’s hand without exceeding that value.

Players do not compete against each other: everyone tries to beat the dealer. The dealer always draws cards until reaching '''17 points''' and automatically stands once reaching '''17 or more'''.
=='''Objective of the Game'''==
Each player tries to form a hand with a value higher than the dealer’s without exceeding 21.

You win if:

Your hand is higher than the dealer’s.

The dealer exceeds 21.

You have '''Blackjack''' (21 with two cards) and the dealer does not.

You lose if:

You exceed 21.

The dealer has a higher hand without exceeding 21.

The dealer has Blackjack and you do not.
=='''Card Values'''==
Cards from '''2 to 10''' are worth their numeric value.

'''J, Q, K''' are worth '''10'''.

'''Ace''' is worth '''1 or 11''', whichever is more advantageous for the hand.

A '''Blackjack''' occurs when the first two cards total exactly '''21''' (an Ace + a 10-value card).
=='''Game Flow'''==
All players place their bets.

Each player receives two face-up cards.

The dealer receives two cards (usually one face up and one face down).

Each player takes their turn.

The dealer reveals their hidden card and plays according to dealer rules.

Bets are resolved.
=='''Player Actions'''==
During their turn, a player may choose between:

'''Hit'''

Receive an additional card.

'''Stand'''

End the turn keeping the current hand.

'''Double'''

Double the bet and receive only '''one additional card'''.

'''Split'''

If the first two cards have the same value, the player may split them into two separate hands.

'''Surrender'''

The player abandons the round and loses half of the bet.
=='''Dealer Rules'''==
The dealer follows fixed rules:

Draw cards while having '''16 or less'''.

Automatically stand when reaching '''17 or more'''.
=='''Configuration Options'''==
Some tables may use different game configurations.
===Number of Rounds===
Defines how many rounds will be played.

1

6

10

20
===Number of Decks===
Number of decks used in the game.

1

4

6

8
===Split===
Maximum number of times a player can split their hand.

Not allowed

Up to 3 times
===Surrender===
Allows a player to abandon the round and lose half of their bet.

No

Yes
===Determine Dealer Blackjack Immediately===
If enabled, the dealer immediately checks for Blackjack after the initial deal.

No

Yes
===Shuffle===
Defines when the deck will be reshuffled.

Always

~25%

~50%
===Elimination===
Defines when players may be eliminated from the game.

No

Every round

Every 3 rounds
===Minimum Double===
Defines when the Double action is allowed.

No

Every round

Every 2 rounds
===Secret Bet===
Allows hidden bets between players.

None

1

2
===Minimum Bet Limit===
Minimum amount that can be bet.

1

4

10
===Maximum Bet Limit===
Defines the maximum bet based on the table minimum.

Disabled

Maximum: Minimum × 50

Maximum: Minimum × 100

Maximum: Minimum × 200
=='''End of the Game'''==
After the defined number of rounds, the player with the '''highest number of chips''' wins.

In case of a tie, the tied players share the victory.

Gamehelpshutthebox

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== '''SHUT THE BOX''' ==

Shut the box is a simple game where you roll dice and drop tiles with values that are equal to or added up to the value rolled. The goal of the game is to score the least amount of points than other players, or if playing solo, try to drop all boxes.

==== '''RULES''' ====

On your turn, you must roll 2 dice. If the remaining boxes open are 1 through 6, then you may roll 1 die instead. If you can play, you must. Drop up to 2 boxes in your turn that add up exactly to the value rolled. If you can’t play, your round is over, and no more future plays can be made for that player in the round. Once everyone has finished their round, points are scored. It is dependent by how many boxes are open after the round.

==== '''SCORING MODES''' ====

'''Add up values:'''
Boxes that are still open at the end of the round are all added up by their shown values and put toward your player score (in bga, the points are reduced).

'''Remaining open boxes:'''
Boxes that are still open at the end of the round are added to your player score, regardless of value shown.

'''Score what you see:'''
Boxes that are still open will be added up by its shown value from left to right, so values can be very massive with this kind of scoring. (Example, if the remaining open boxes are 3, 7, 9, and 11, the score is 37,911.) (Also due to 32bit integer limit on bga, a value of 2,147,483,647 or more will get you eliminated.)

==== '''ENDING THE GAME''' ====

The game ends when only one player remains. For a quick game (or if scoring is what you see), whoever has the least amount of points wins (in bga, the most points, which is whoever has the fewest negative points).

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