Community Fun Club — Nichol Goldstein (Progress) asked a question.
February Game - BLACKJACK
I hope everyone had a relaxing January, but it's time to get back to our Fun & Games!! This month, let's play BLACKJACK.
How do you play?
We're going to play a bit of a modified version, where you will see the dealer's hand first. I will not play a blackjack, which gives you the upper hand! We're also not going to bet, because I'm lazy and that's a bit hard remotely.
As for the rest:
- Like this post to follow it for new hands every week.
- Email Community@progress.com to play.
- You will receive two cards to begin. This is your "hand".
- Aces can be either ones or 11s. That's up to you.
- Jacks, Queens, Kings are 10s
- The object of the game is to get closer to 21 than the dealer without going over. If a hand goes over 21, it is called a “bust” or “break,” and you lose.
- Your hand will be compared to mine. I won't show you my hidden card until it's my turn. Being the dealer, I will hit on any hand 16 or lower. That means you'll never win with anything less than a 17 unless I bust.
How do you get points?
Every hand you win is worth 5 Community points. If you get Blackjack, you'll get an extra 5 points and get shouted out in the thread!
My first hand is in the Comments. Remember, I will not play a blackjack.
Let's Goooooo!
My first hand:
My first BLACKJACK was from @Jacqui Hyde (Progress Software)
This looks like fun!
Whoop Whoop!! I claim beginner's luck!😆 So fun @Nichol Goldstein (Progress) thank you!!
Alright! It's Monday and it's time for our second hand. Be sure to email Community@progress.com for your cards. Remember, with a six showing, unless I have an Ace not showing, I must hit.
Happy MONDAY everybody!
Alas, there was no blackjack last week, but unless you bust, you definitely all won against me. I had a trash hand, yet again! This week doesn't look any better 👀
Remember to email Community@progress.com for your hand this week!
How did I not decide what would happen during a "PUSH"!?!?
For those of you who don't know, a "Push" is when you have a hand that goes to the same total card value as the dealer. For example, we both have a "20" or similar. In a casino, that's called a "PUSH", and while it doesn't win you any money, it doesn't lose you any either.
(...Unless it's a Blackjack... but then it depends on if we're playing Spanish 21... Let's just keep it simple.)
Today, we have TWO PUSHES so far! @Patrice Perrot (PROGINOV) and @Chris Maden (Progress Software) have matched me and made me think: "What do I want to do?"
I want to give you points, that's what!
So let's upgrade to:
Don't forget to ask for your hands!
ALRIGHTY! Last hand of the month! Here's what you're up against:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! @James Palmer (Vertu Motors PLC) did it!~~ BLACKJACK!
And we have almost the EXACT SAME HAND for our dear friend, Mr. @Richard Auger (https://pro2col.com/)!!!
Blackjaaaaack~
We're going out with a bang!