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+from pyjack import hand, player
+from pyjack import dealer
+from pyjack.dealer import Dealer
+from pyjack.deck import Deck
+from pyjack.player import Player
+
+
+class Game:
+    """The Game class is the central coordinator, managing the flow of
+    the entire round, from setup to payout."""
+
+    def __init__(self) -> None:
+        """Creates instances of 'Deck', 'Player', and 'Dealer'."""
+        self.deck = Deck()
+        self.player = Player(0)
+        self.dealer = Dealer(1000)
+
+    def compare_hands(self, bet: int) -> str:
+        """*Resolution/Payout*: Compares final hand values, checks for
+        Bust, Blackjack, and highest value.
+
+        *Updates* player.chips based on the outcome and the bet.
+
+        *Returns* the result string (e.g., "Player Wins!")."""
+
+        # HACK: this might work but certainly needs to be fixed.
+
+        # check if Player or Dealer busts
+        if self.player.hand.value > 21:
+            return "Player Lost"
+        elif self.dealer.hand.value > 21 and self.player.hand.value < 22:
+            self.player.chips += bet
+            return "Player Wins"
+        elif self.dealer.hand.value < 22 and self.player.hand.value < 22:
+            # Checks for Blackjack
+            if self.player.hand.value == 21 and self.dealer.hand.value != 21:
+                return "Player Wins 3:2"
+            else:
+                if self.dealer.hand.value == 21:
+                    if self.player.hand.value == 21:
+                        return "Tie"
+                    else:
+                        return "Player Lost"
+
+                # Checks the values if either the Player busts or has
+                # Blackjack
+                elif self.player.hand.value > self.dealer.hand.value:
+                    return "Player Wins"
+                else:
+                    if self.player.hand.value == self.dealer.hand.value:
+                        return "Tie"
+                    else:
+                        return "Player Lost"
+
+        else:
+            return "Values could not be compared."