Build a Python Blackjack Game + GUI with PyQt (Step-by-Step)

In this tutorial, we will build a simple yet interactive Blackjack game using Python and PyQt5. This project will help you understand Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), GUI design, and event handling in PyQt5.

By the end, you’ll have a fully functional game where you can play a round of Blackjack against the dealer using an intuitive GUI.

This tutorial covers:

Using PyQt5 to create an interactive GUI
Implementing game logic for Blackjack
Handling user interactions with buttons
Dynamically updating the game state
Using OOP principles to organize your code

Let's dive in!

Step 1: Setting Up the Project

Before we start coding, let’s set up our Python project:

1. Make sure Python is installed on your computer. If not, download it from the official Python website.
2. Open your favorite code editor or IDE.
3. Create a new Python file, for example, blackjack.py.

Before we start coding, Install PyQt5 if you haven't already. You can install it using:

pip install PyQt5

Great, now, let's dive head first into our Python editor to get this build started.

Step 2: Understanding How Blackjack Works

Blackjack is a popular card game where:

Players try to get as close to 21 as possible without exceeding it.
Face cards (J, Q, K) are worth 10 points, and Aces can be 1 or 11.
The dealer must hit until they reach at least 17.
The player can choose to hit (take another card) or stand (keep their current total).

We’ll use PyQt5 to create an interactive interface with labeled cards and buttons for Hit, Stand, and Restart.

When we're done, we should have something that looks like this:

GUI for Blackjack game built with PyQt in Python.

Step 3: Importing Required Modules

Now, let’s start coding our Python blackjack game! We need several Python modules to build the game logic and graphical interface:

import sys  # For handling system operations
import random  # For shuffling and dealing cards randomly
from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QApplication, QWidget, QLabel, QPushButton, QVBoxLayout, QHBoxLayout  
from PyQt5.QtGui import QPixmap, QFont  
from PyQt5.QtCore import Qt

Why Do We Use These Modules?

sys: Required for running the PyQt5 application.
random: We use Python random to shuffle the deck and deal cards randomly.
PyQt5.QtWidgets: Provides the necessary GUI components, such as buttons, labels, and layout managers.
PyQt5.QtGui: Allows us to use images (QPixmap) for card graphics and set custom fonts (QFont).
PyQt5.QtCore: Includes core features like alignment and window behavior (Qt).

With these modules, we can build a functional and visually appealing blackjack game!

Step 4: Creating the Class Skeleton

To follow good Python OOP design practices, we will first create the class skeleton and then gradually implement each method. Our Blackjack game consists of two main classes:

Card Class: Represents an individual playing card with a face, value, and suit.
BlackjackGame Class: Handles the game logic and GUI.

# Card class
class Card:
    def __init__(self, face, value, suit):
        self.face = face
        self.value = value
        self.suit = suit

# Blackjack GUI class
class BlackjackGame(QWidget):
    def __init__(self):
        super().__init__()
        self.initUI()
    
    def initUI(self):
        pass
    
    def init_deck(self):
        pass
    
    def restart(self):
        pass
    
    def deal_card(self):
        pass
    
    def calculate_score(self, cards):
        pass
    
    def update_display(self):
        pass
    
    def clear_layout(self, layout):
        pass
    
    def hit(self):
        pass
    
    def stand(self):
        pass

if __name__ == '__main__':
    app = QApplication(sys.argv)
    window = BlackjackGame()
    window.show()
    sys.exit(app.exec_())

Explanation:

Card Class:
- Represents a single playing card, storing its face (e.g., 'A', 'K', '2'), value (e.g., 11, 10, 2), and suit (♠, ♥, ♦, ♣).
BlackjackGame Class (subclass of QWidget):
- __init__ Method: Initializes the game window and calls initUI().
- initUI Method: Sets up the graphical interface (buttons, labels, layouts).
- init_deck Method: Creates and shuffles a full deck of cards.
- restart Method: Resets the game state for a new round.
- deal_card Method: Draws a card from the deck.
- calculate_score Method: Computes the player's or dealer's total score, handling Ace adjustments.
- update_display Method: Updates the UI with the latest game status.
- clear_layout Method: Clears old UI elements before updating the display.
- hit Method: Handles the player's "Hit" action.
- stand Method: Handles the player's "Stand" action and lets the dealer play.
Main Block (if __name__ == '__main__':):
- Runs the PyQt5 application, initializes the game window, and starts the event loop.

This skeleton provides the structure for our game, and we will now implement each method step by step.

Step 5: Designing the Game Layout

We will now implement initUI() to define the GUI layout using QVBoxLayout and QHBoxLayout.

def initUI(self):
        self.setWindowTitle("Blackjack - PyQt5 GUI")
        self.setGeometry(200, 200, 600, 400)
        
        # Layouts
        self.vbox = QVBoxLayout()
        self.dealer_box = QHBoxLayout()
        self.player_box = QHBoxLayout()
        self.controls = QHBoxLayout()
        
        # Labels for cards
        self.dealer_label = QLabel("Dealer's Cards:")
        self.player_label = QLabel("Player's Cards:")
        self.result_label = QLabel("Game in Progress")
        self.result_label.setAlignment(Qt.AlignCenter)
        self.dealer_score_label = QLabel("Dealer Score: 0")
        self.player_score_label = QLabel("Player Score: 0")

        # Align dealer/player labels and scores
        self.dealer_layout = QHBoxLayout()
        self.dealer_layout.addWidget(self.dealer_label)
        self.dealer_layout.addStretch()
        self.dealer_layout.addWidget(self.dealer_score_label)
        
        self.player_layout = QHBoxLayout()
        self.player_layout.addWidget(self.player_label)
        self.player_layout.addStretch()
        self.player_layout.addWidget(self.player_score_label)
        
        # Buttons
        self.hit_btn = QPushButton("Hit")
        self.stand_btn = QPushButton("Stand")
        self.restart_btn = QPushButton("Restart")
        
        self.hit_btn.clicked.connect(self.hit)
        self.stand_btn.clicked.connect(self.stand)
        self.restart_btn.clicked.connect(self.restart)
        
        # Add widgets to layouts
        self.vbox.addLayout(self.dealer_layout)
        self.vbox.addLayout(self.dealer_box)
        self.vbox.addLayout(self.player_layout)
        self.vbox.addLayout(self.player_box)
        self.vbox.addWidget(self.result_label)
        
        self.controls.addWidget(self.hit_btn)
        self.controls.addWidget(self.stand_btn)
        self.controls.addWidget(self.restart_btn)
        
        self.vbox.addLayout(self.controls)
        
        self.setLayout(self.vbox)
        self.restart()

Breakdown:

Window Setup:
- The main window title is set to "Blackjack - PyQt5 GUI".
- The window size is defined as 600x400 pixels.
Layouts Used:
- QVBoxLayout: Arranges elements vertically (dealer area, player area, and controls).
- QHBoxLayout: Used for arranging dealer/player labels, scores, and controls horizontally.
Labels for Cards:
- Dealer and player labels (QLabel) display "Dealer's Cards:" and "Player's Cards:".
- Result Label (QLabel) displays the game status (e.g., "Game in Progress").
- Score labels show the dealer’s and player’s current score.
Buttons for Gameplay:
- Hit (QPushButton): Adds a card to the player’s hand.
- Stand (QPushButton): Ends the player's turn and lets the dealer play.
- Restart (QPushButton): Resets the game.
- These buttons are linked to their respective methods using .clicked.connect().
Adding Widgets to Layouts:
- Dealer and player sections are grouped using horizontal layouts.
- Buttons are aligned in a horizontal layout (controls).
- The main layout (vbox) stacks everything neatly.
Calling restart():
- This ensures the game starts in a fresh state when the window loads.

This layout provides a clean, structured, and interactive GUI for the Blackjack game.

Step 6: Initializing the Deck

The init_deck() method is responsible for creating a standard 52-card deck, assigning values to the cards, and shuffling them before use.

def init_deck(self):
        suits = ['♠', '♥', '♦', '♣']
        faces = {'A': 11, '2': 2, '3': 3, '4': 4, '5': 5, '6': 6, '7': 7, '8': 8, '9': 9, '10': 10, 'J': 10, 'Q': 10, 'K': 10}
        deck = [Card(face, value, suit) for suit in suits for face, value in faces.items()]
        random.shuffle(deck)
        return deck

Breakdown:

Defining Suits:
- The four suits in a standard deck are Spades (♠), Hearts (♥), Diamonds (♦), and Clubs (♣).
Defining Face Values:
- Cards 2-10 retain their numeric value.
- Face cards (J, Q, K) are assigned a value of 10.
- The Ace (A) is given an initial value of 11, but its value will be adjusted later if needed.
Creating the Deck:
- We use a list comprehension to generate all 52 cards, combining each suit with all face values.
- Each card is an instance of the Card class, which stores its face, value, and suit.
Shuffling the Deck:
- The deck is randomly shuffled using random.shuffle(deck), ensuring that each game starts with a randomized deck.

This method ensures that every new game begins with a freshly shuffled deck of 52 cards, maintaining the randomness essential to Blackjack gameplay.

Step 7: Restarting the Game

The restart() method resets the game state, clears previous hands, shuffles a new deck, and deals the initial two cards to both the player and dealer.

def restart(self):
        self.deck = self.init_deck()
        self.player_cards = []
        self.dealer_cards = []
        self.player_score = 0
        self.dealer_score = 0
        self.game_over = False  # Reset game state

        
        # Clear previous hands
        self.clear_layout(self.dealer_box)
        self.clear_layout(self.player_box)
        
        # Deal initial cards
        for _ in range(2):
            self.player_cards.append(self.deal_card())
            self.dealer_cards.append(self.deal_card())
        
        self.update_display()
        self.hit_btn.setDisabled(False)
        self.stand_btn.setDisabled(False)
        self.result_label.setText("Game in Progress")

Breakdown:

Initializing a New Game:
- Calls init_deck() to create and shuffle a fresh deck.
- Resets the player's and dealer's hands (player_cards and dealer_cards).
- Resets player and dealer scores to 0.
- game_over is set to False, ensuring the game is active.
Clearing the Previous Hands:
- Calls clear_layout() on dealer_box and player_box to remove previous card visuals from the UI.
Dealing Initial Cards:
- Each player receives two starting cards using the deal_card() method.
Updating the UI:
- Calls update_display() to reflect the new hands on the screen.
- Re-enables the "Hit" and "Stand" buttons so the player can interact with the game.
- Updates the result label to display "Game in Progress".

This method ensures that every time a new round starts, the game resets completely—allowing for a fresh and fair playthrough.

Step 8: Dealing Cards and Clearing Layouts

The deal_card() method handles drawing a card from the deck, while clear_layout() ensures the UI updates properly by removing previous elements.

Dealing a Card

def deal_card(self):
        return self.deck.pop()

Clearing the Layout

def clear_layout(self, layout):
        while layout.count():
            item = layout.takeAt(0)
            widget = item.widget()
            if widget is not None:
                widget.deleteLater()

Breakdown:

deal_card() Method:

Retrieves (pop()) the top card from the deck.
Since the deck is shuffled at the start (init_deck()), this ensures randomness.
The returned Card object contains the face, value, and suit.

clear_layout() Method:

Loops through all widgets inside a given layout.
Uses .takeAt(0) to remove items one by one.
If the item is a widget, it is deleted (deleteLater()) to clear the UI properly.
This is important for refreshing the dealer's and player's hands before updating the display.

Why These Methods Are Important

deal_card() ensures a fair and shuffled card distribution.
clear_layout() prevents overlapping UI elements when updating the card display.
Both methods work together to maintain a clean game flow and user experience.

These functions help manage the core mechanics of drawing new cards and resetting the game screen smoothly.

Step 9: Updating the Display

The update_display() method updates the UI by rendering the current state of the game, displaying the cards, scores, and handling game-over scenarios.

def update_display(self):
        self.clear_layout(self.dealer_box)
        self.clear_layout(self.player_box)
        
        for i, card in enumerate(self.dealer_cards):
            color = "red" if card.suit in ['♥', '♦'] else "black"
            if i == 0 and not self.game_over:
                color = "blue"  # Hide the dealer's first card with blue color
                label_text = "🂠"
            else:
                label_text = f"{card.face}{card.suit}"
            
            label = QLabel(label_text)
            label.setFont(QFont("Arial", 16, QFont.Bold))
            label.setAlignment(Qt.AlignCenter)
            label.setStyleSheet(f"border: 2px solid black; padding: 10px; background: white; color: {color}; min-width: 60px; min-height: 100px;")
            self.dealer_box.addWidget(label)
        
        for card in self.player_cards:
            color = "red" if card.suit in ['♥', '♦'] else "black"
            label = QLabel(f"{card.face}{card.suit}")
            label.setFont(QFont("Arial", 16, QFont.Bold))
            label.setAlignment(Qt.AlignCenter)
            label.setStyleSheet(f"border: 2px solid black; padding: 10px; background: white; color: {color}; min-width: 60px; min-height: 100px;")
            self.player_box.addWidget(label)
        
        self.player_score = self.calculate_score(self.player_cards)
        self.dealer_score = self.calculate_score(self.dealer_cards)

        self.player_score_label.setText(f"Player Score: {self.player_score}")
        self.dealer_score_label.setText(f"Dealer Score: {self.dealer_score if self.game_over else '?'}")

        if self.player_score > 21:
            self.result_label.setText("Player Busts! Dealer Wins!")
            self.hit_btn.setDisabled(True)
            self.stand_btn.setDisabled(True)
            self.game_over = True

Breakdown:

Clearing Previous Cards

Calls clear_layout(self.dealer_box) and clear_layout(self.player_box) to remove previously displayed cards before updating the UI.

Displaying the Dealer’s Cards

First Card Hidden:
- If the dealer’s first card is hidden (not self.game_over), it is displayed as "🂠" (face-down card).
- Its color is set to blue for differentiation.
Other Cards Displayed:
- If the game is over, all dealer’s cards are revealed.
- The text format {card.face}{card.suit} is used.
- Cards in Hearts (♥) and Diamonds (♦) are colored red, while others remain black.

Displaying the Player’s Cards

Player's cards are always visible.
Cards are formatted as f-strings with {face}{suit} with color adjustments.

Updating Scores

Calls calculate_score() to update the player's and dealer's scores.
Player’s Score: Always displayed.
Dealer’s Score: Hidden ("?") until the game ends.

Handling Game Over (Bust Condition)

If the player's score exceeds 21, they bust:
- Updates result_label to "Player Busts! Dealer Wins!"
- Disables "Hit" and "Stand" buttons.
- Marks game_over = True.

Why This Method is Important

Ensures that the game UI updates dynamically.
Controls how cards are displayed and hidden.
Implements Blackjack rules like hiding the dealer’s first card.
Handles busting conditions efficiently.

This function plays a key role in the visual and interactive aspects of the Blackjack game.

Step 10: Calculating the Score

The calculate_score() method computes the total value of a given hand while handling Ace adjustments to prevent busting.

def calculate_score(self, cards):
        score = sum(card.value for card in cards)
        aces = sum(1 for card in cards if card.face == 'A')
        while score > 21 and aces:
            score -= 10
            aces -= 1
        return score

Breakdown:

Summing Card Values

Uses list comprehension to sum up the values of all cards in the given hand.
Since face cards (J, Q, K) have a value of 10, and Aces (A) initially have 11, they are already accounted for in the Card class.

Handling Aces

If the total score exceeds 21, we check for Aces ('A').
Since Aces can be either 11 or 1, we subtract 10 from the score for each Ace until the score is 21 or lower.
This ensures the best possible score without busting.

Example Scenarios:

Hand: ['A', 'K'] → (11 + 10) = 21 ✅ (Blackjack)
Hand: ['A', '5', '6'] → (11 + 5 + 6) = 22 ❌ (Bust)
- Converts A → 1 → New score: (1 + 5 + 6) = 12 ✅
Hand: ['A', 'A', '8'] → (11 + 11 + 8) = 30 ❌ (Bust)
- First A → 1 → (1 + 11 + 8) = 20 ✅

Why This Method is Important

Ensures optimal scoring, allowing the best Ace adjustment.
Prevents unnecessary busting when multiple Aces are present.
Handles edge cases while keeping calculations efficient.

This function is essential for enforcing Blackjack rules and determining winners and busts accurately.

Step 11: Implementing Player Actions – Hit and Stand

The hit() and stand() methods define how the player interacts with the game, following Blackjack rules.

Handling the Player’s Turn – hit()

def hit(self):
        if not self.game_over:
            self.player_cards.append(self.deal_card())
            self.player_score = self.calculate_score(self.player_cards)
            self.update_display()
            
            if self.player_score > 21:
                self.result_label.setText("Player Busts! Dealer Wins!")
                self.hit_btn.setDisabled(True)
                self.stand_btn.setDisabled(True)
                self.game_over = True
                self.update_display()

Breakdown:

Ensures the game is still in progress (not self.game_over).
Deals a new card to the player (self.deal_card()).
Recalculates the player’s score (calculate_score()).
Calls update_display() to refresh the UI.
Bust Condition:
- If the player's score exceeds 21, the game declares a bust.
- Updates result_label to "Player Busts! Dealer Wins!".
- Disables the "Hit" and "Stand" buttons.
- Marks the game as over (self.game_over = True).

Handling the Dealer’s Turn – stand()

def stand(self):
        self.hit_btn.setDisabled(True)
        self.stand_btn.setDisabled(True)
        
        while self.dealer_score < 17:
            self.dealer_cards.append(self.deal_card())
            self.dealer_score = self.calculate_score(self.dealer_cards)
        
        self.game_over = True
        self.update_display()
        
        if self.dealer_score > 21:
            self.result_label.setText("Dealer Busts! Player Wins!")
        elif self.dealer_score > self.player_score:
            self.result_label.setText("Dealer Wins!")
        elif self.dealer_score < self.player_score:
            self.result_label.setText("Player Wins!")
        else:
            self.result_label.setText("It's a Tie!")
        QApplication.processEvents()

Breakdown:

Disables the "Hit" and "Stand" buttons to prevent further interaction.
A while loop ensures the dealer continues drawing cards until their score reaches at least 17, following Blackjack rules.
Once the dealer stops drawing:
- The game is marked as over (self.game_over = True).
- Calls update_display() to reveal all dealer cards.
Determines the final game result:
- If the dealer busts (score > 21) → Player wins.
- If the dealer has a higher score → Dealer wins.
- If the player has a higher score → Player wins.
- If scores are equal, it's a tie.
Ensures UI updates smoothly using QApplication.processEvents().

Why These Methods Are Important

- Implements core Blackjack mechanics – player actions and dealer rules.
- Ensures fair and rule-compliant gameplay.
- Handles bust scenarios and game endings dynamically.
- Disables inputs after game conclusion to prevent further actions.

These two methods complete the game logic, allowing smooth and interactive Blackjack gameplay.

Final Code: Blackjack Game

import sys
import random
from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QApplication, QWidget, QLabel, QPushButton, QVBoxLayout, QHBoxLayout
from PyQt5.QtGui import QPixmap, QFont
from PyQt5.QtCore import Qt

# Card class
class Card:
    def __init__(self, face, value, suit):
        self.face = face
        self.value = value
        self.suit = suit

# Blackjack GUI class
class BlackjackGame(QWidget):
    def __init__(self):
        super().__init__()
        self.initUI()

    def initUI(self):
        self.setWindowTitle("Blackjack - PyQt5 GUI")
        self.setGeometry(200, 200, 600, 400)
        
        # Layouts
        self.vbox = QVBoxLayout()
        self.dealer_box = QHBoxLayout()
        self.player_box = QHBoxLayout()
        self.controls = QHBoxLayout()
        
        # Labels for cards
        self.dealer_label = QLabel("Dealer's Cards:")
        self.player_label = QLabel("Player's Cards:")
        self.result_label = QLabel("Game in Progress")
        self.result_label.setAlignment(Qt.AlignCenter)
        self.dealer_score_label = QLabel("Dealer Score: 0")
        self.player_score_label = QLabel("Player Score: 0")

        # Align dealer/player labels and scores
        self.dealer_layout = QHBoxLayout()
        self.dealer_layout.addWidget(self.dealer_label)
        self.dealer_layout.addStretch()
        self.dealer_layout.addWidget(self.dealer_score_label)
        
        self.player_layout = QHBoxLayout()
        self.player_layout.addWidget(self.player_label)
        self.player_layout.addStretch()
        self.player_layout.addWidget(self.player_score_label)
        
        # Buttons
        self.hit_btn = QPushButton("Hit")
        self.stand_btn = QPushButton("Stand")
        self.restart_btn = QPushButton("Restart")
        
        self.hit_btn.clicked.connect(self.hit)
        self.stand_btn.clicked.connect(self.stand)
        self.restart_btn.clicked.connect(self.restart)
        
        # Add widgets to layouts
        self.vbox.addLayout(self.dealer_layout)
        self.vbox.addLayout(self.dealer_box)
        self.vbox.addLayout(self.player_layout)
        self.vbox.addLayout(self.player_box)
        self.vbox.addWidget(self.result_label)
        
        self.controls.addWidget(self.hit_btn)
        self.controls.addWidget(self.stand_btn)
        self.controls.addWidget(self.restart_btn)
        
        self.vbox.addLayout(self.controls)
        
        self.setLayout(self.vbox)
        self.restart()
    
    def init_deck(self):
        suits = ['♠', '♥', '♦', '♣']
        faces = {'A': 11, '2': 2, '3': 3, '4': 4, '5': 5, '6': 6, '7': 7, '8': 8, '9': 9, '10': 10, 'J': 10, 'Q': 10, 'K': 10}
        deck = [Card(face, value, suit) for suit in suits for face, value in faces.items()]
        random.shuffle(deck)
        return deck
    
    def restart(self):
        self.deck = self.init_deck()
        self.player_cards = []
        self.dealer_cards = []
        self.player_score = 0
        self.dealer_score = 0
        self.game_over = False  # Reset game state

        
        # Clear previous hands
        self.clear_layout(self.dealer_box)
        self.clear_layout(self.player_box)
        
        # Deal initial cards
        for _ in range(2):
            self.player_cards.append(self.deal_card())
            self.dealer_cards.append(self.deal_card())
        
        self.update_display()
        self.hit_btn.setDisabled(False)
        self.stand_btn.setDisabled(False)
        self.result_label.setText("Game in Progress")
    
    def deal_card(self):
        return self.deck.pop()
    
    def calculate_score(self, cards):
        score = sum(card.value for card in cards)
        aces = sum(1 for card in cards if card.face == 'A')
        while score > 21 and aces:
            score -= 10
            aces -= 1
        return score

    def update_display(self):
        self.clear_layout(self.dealer_box)
        self.clear_layout(self.player_box)
        
        for i, card in enumerate(self.dealer_cards):
            color = "red" if card.suit in ['♥', '♦'] else "black"
            if i == 0 and not self.game_over:
                color = "blue"  # Hide the dealer's first card with blue color
                label_text = "🂠"
            else:
                label_text = f"{card.face}{card.suit}"
            
            label = QLabel(label_text)
            label.setFont(QFont("Arial", 16, QFont.Bold))
            label.setAlignment(Qt.AlignCenter)
            label.setStyleSheet(f"border: 2px solid black; padding: 10px; background: white; color: {color}; min-width: 60px; min-height: 100px;")
            self.dealer_box.addWidget(label)
        
        for card in self.player_cards:
            color = "red" if card.suit in ['♥', '♦'] else "black"
            label = QLabel(f"{card.face}{card.suit}")
            label.setFont(QFont("Arial", 16, QFont.Bold))
            label.setAlignment(Qt.AlignCenter)
            label.setStyleSheet(f"border: 2px solid black; padding: 10px; background: white; color: {color}; min-width: 60px; min-height: 100px;")
            self.player_box.addWidget(label)
        
        self.player_score = self.calculate_score(self.player_cards)
        self.dealer_score = self.calculate_score(self.dealer_cards)

        self.player_score_label.setText(f"Player Score: {self.player_score}")
        self.dealer_score_label.setText(f"Dealer Score: {self.dealer_score if self.game_over else '?'}")

        if self.player_score > 21:
            self.result_label.setText("Player Busts! Dealer Wins!")
            self.hit_btn.setDisabled(True)
            self.stand_btn.setDisabled(True)
            self.game_over = True

    def clear_layout(self, layout):
        while layout.count():
            item = layout.takeAt(0)
            widget = item.widget()
            if widget is not None:
                widget.deleteLater()

    def hit(self):
        if not self.game_over:
            self.player_cards.append(self.deal_card())
            self.player_score = self.calculate_score(self.player_cards)
            self.update_display()
            
            if self.player_score > 21:
                self.result_label.setText("Player Busts! Dealer Wins!")
                self.hit_btn.setDisabled(True)
                self.stand_btn.setDisabled(True)
                self.game_over = True
                self.update_display()

    def stand(self):
        self.hit_btn.setDisabled(True)
        self.stand_btn.setDisabled(True)
        
        while self.dealer_score < 17:
            self.dealer_cards.append(self.deal_card())
            self.dealer_score = self.calculate_score(self.dealer_cards)
        
        self.game_over = True
        self.update_display()
        
        if self.dealer_score > 21:
            self.result_label.setText("Dealer Busts! Player Wins!")
        elif self.dealer_score > self.player_score:
            self.result_label.setText("Dealer Wins!")
        elif self.dealer_score < self.player_score:
            self.result_label.setText("Player Wins!")
        else:
            self.result_label.setText("It's a Tie!")
        QApplication.processEvents()
    
if __name__ == "__main__":
    app = QApplication(sys.argv)
    game = BlackjackGame()
    game.show()
    sys.exit(app.exec_())

Wrapping Up

Congratulations! You've successfully built a Blackjack game using Python and PyQt5. This project demonstrated how to:

- Use PyQt5 to create an interactive GUI.
- Implement Blackjack game logic with object-oriented programming.
- Manage card drawing, scoring, and game rules dynamically.
- Handle user input and UI updates for a smooth gaming experience.

Next Steps:

Enhance the UI – Add custom card images or a more stylish layout.
Implement a dealer AI – Add more sophisticated decision-making for the dealer.
Track Player Statistics – Show win/loss records over multiple rounds.
Add Sound Effects – Play sound effects for card dealing and game events.

With these improvements, you can take your Blackjack game to the next level!

Happy coding, and may the best hand win! 🃏♠️♦️♣️

Build a Python Blackjack Game + GUI with PyQt (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Setting Up the Project

Step 2: Understanding How Blackjack Works

Step 3: Importing Required Modules

Step 4: Creating the Class Skeleton

Step 5: Designing the Game Layout

Step 6: Initializing the Deck

Step 7: Restarting the Game

Step 8: Dealing Cards and Clearing Layouts

Step 9: Updating the Display

Step 10: Calculating the Score

Step 11: Implementing Player Actions – Hit and Stand

Final Code: Blackjack Game

Wrapping Up

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