diff --git a/gui/components/buttons.py b/gui/components/buttons.py
index 67f199c..19ca322 100755
--- a/gui/components/buttons.py
+++ b/gui/components/buttons.py
@@ -82,6 +82,17 @@ class ActionButtons:
         self.next_round_button.pack(pady=10)
         self.next_round_button.configure(state="disabled")
 
+        self.exit_button = ctk.CTkButton(
+            self.parent,
+            text="Exit",
+            command=self.gui._exit,
+            fg_color="#555",
+            text_color="#ccc",
+            font=("Arial", 16),
+            hover_color="#666"
+        )
+        self.exit_button.pack(pady=(4, 10))
+
     def _enable_action_buttons(self, enable):
         """Original enable/disable functionality"""
         state = "normal" if enable else "disabled"
diff --git a/gui/components/stats.py b/gui/components/stats.py
index c0d4025..c5a97ff 100755
--- a/gui/components/stats.py
+++ b/gui/components/stats.py
@@ -53,8 +53,9 @@ class StatsDisplay:
         self.stats_window.title("Session Results")
         self.stats_window.geometry("500x600")
         self.stats_window.overrideredirect(True)
+        self.stats_window.update_idletasks()
         self.stats_window.grab_set()
-        
+
         # Original positioning
         stats_x = self.parent.winfo_x() + (self.parent.winfo_width() - 500) // 2
         stats_y = self.parent.winfo_y() + (self.parent.winfo_height() - 600) // 2
@@ -74,6 +75,41 @@ class StatsDisplay:
         
         self.stats_window.protocol("WM_DELETE_WINDOW", self._terminate_app)
 
+    def _show_exit_popup(self, stats, on_back_to_start):
+        """Exit stats popup with back-to-start button"""
+        self.overlay = ctk.CTkFrame(self.parent, fg_color="black")
+        self.overlay.place(relwidth=1, relheight=1)
+
+        self.stats_window = ctk.CTkToplevel(self.parent)
+        self.stats_window.title("Session Results")
+        self.stats_window.geometry("500x600")
+        self.stats_window.overrideredirect(True)
+        self.stats_window.update_idletasks()
+        self.stats_window.grab_set()
+
+        stats_x = self.parent.winfo_x() + (self.parent.winfo_width() - 500) // 2
+        stats_y = self.parent.winfo_y() + (self.parent.winfo_height() - 600) // 2
+        self.stats_window.geometry(f"+{stats_x}+{stats_y}")
+
+        self._load_stats_content(self.stats_window, stats)
+
+        ctk.CTkButton(
+            self.stats_window,
+            text="Back to Start",
+            command=lambda: self._close_exit_popup(on_back_to_start),
+            font=("Arial", 16),
+            height=40,
+            fg_color="#2aa44f"
+        ).pack(pady=20, side="bottom", anchor="center")
+
+    def _close_exit_popup(self, callback):
+        """Close the exit popup and trigger callback"""
+        if self.overlay and self.overlay.winfo_exists():
+            self.overlay.destroy()
+        if hasattr(self, 'stats_window') and self.stats_window and self.stats_window.winfo_exists():
+            self.stats_window.destroy()
+        callback()
+
     def _terminate_app(self):
         """Proper termination handling"""
         if self.overlay and self.overlay.winfo_exists():
diff --git a/gui/gui.py b/gui/gui.py
index 579720a..25e7ccd 100755
--- a/gui/gui.py
+++ b/gui/gui.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 import customtkinter as ctk
+from blackjack_game import BlackjackGame
 from game_logic import can_split, get_split_decision, get_correct_decision
 from .utils import load_card_images
 from .components.cards import CardDisplay
@@ -13,7 +14,7 @@ class BlackjackGUI:
         self.card_images = load_card_images()
         self._setup_main_window()
         self._create_components()
-        self.start_new_round()
+        self._create_start_screen()
 
     def _setup_main_window(self):
         """Initialize main application window"""
@@ -150,9 +151,76 @@ class BlackjackGUI:
         self.buttons.next_round_button.configure(state="normal")
 
     def _on_main_window_close(self):
-        """Handle window close event"""
-        self.app.configure(state="disabled")
-        self.stats._show_final_stats(self.game_logic.get_stats())
+        """Handle window close event — just close directly"""
+        self.app.destroy()
+
+    def _create_start_screen(self):
+        """Create the start screen overlay"""
+        if hasattr(self, 'start_frame') and self.start_frame and self.start_frame.winfo_exists():
+            return
+        self.start_frame = ctk.CTkFrame(self.app, fg_color="#2b2b2b", corner_radius=0)
+        self.start_frame.place(relx=0, rely=0, relwidth=1, relheight=1)
+
+        content = ctk.CTkFrame(self.start_frame, fg_color="transparent")
+        content.place(relx=0.5, rely=0.5, anchor="center")
+
+        ctk.CTkLabel(
+            content,
+            text="\U0001F0CF Blackjack Theory Trainer",
+            font=("Arial", 28, "bold"),
+            text_color="white"
+        ).pack(pady=(0, 20))
+
+        ctk.CTkLabel(
+            content,
+            text="This is a blackjack basic strategy trainer and not a real blackjack game.\n\nEach round you're dealt a hand and asked to make the correct play (Hit, Stand, Double, or Split) according to basic strategy. You get immediate feedback and track your accuracy over time.",
+            font=("Arial", 15),
+            text_color="#ccc",
+            wraplength=450,
+            justify="center"
+        ).pack(pady=(0, 30))
+
+        ctk.CTkButton(
+            content,
+            text="Start Training",
+            command=self._start_training,
+            fg_color="#2aa44f",
+            text_color="white",
+            font=("Arial", 20, "bold"),
+            height=45,
+            width=200
+        ).pack(pady=(0, 10))
+
+        ctk.CTkButton(
+            content,
+            text="Quit",
+            command=self._on_main_window_close,
+            fg_color="#555",
+            text_color="#ccc",
+            font=("Arial", 16),
+            height=35,
+            width=120,
+            hover_color="#666"
+        ).pack()
+
+    def _start_training(self):
+        """Start button handler — enter game mode"""
+        if hasattr(self, 'start_frame') and self.start_frame:
+            self.start_frame.destroy()
+            self.start_frame = None
+        self.start_new_round()
+
+    def _exit(self):
+        """Exit button handler — show stats popup"""
+        self.buttons._enable_action_buttons(False)
+        self.buttons.next_round_button.configure(state="disabled")
+        self.buttons.hint_button.configure(state="disabled")
+        self.stats._show_exit_popup(self.game_logic.get_stats(), self._exit_to_start)
+
+    def _exit_to_start(self):
+        """Reset game state and return to start screen"""
+        self.game_logic = BlackjackGame()
+        self._create_start_screen()
 
     def show_hint(self):
         """Delegate hint display to the HintSystem"""
@@ -161,4 +229,4 @@ class BlackjackGUI:
 
     def run(self):
         """Start application main loop"""
-        self.app.mainloop()
\ No newline at end of file
+        self.app.mainloop()
diff --git a/static/index.html b/static/index.html
index 6f6ee95..cff6de7 100644
--- a/static/index.html
+++ b/static/index.html
@@ -28,31 +28,69 @@ body{background:#2b2b2b;color:#fff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;display:flex;jus
 #lightbox{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.85);justify-content:center;align-items:center;z-index:999;cursor:pointer}
 #lightbox.open{display:flex}
 #lightbox img{max-width:90vw;max-height:90vh;border-radius:8px}
+#start-screen{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;min-height:80vh;width:100%}
+#start-content{text-align:center;max-width:500px}
+#start-content h1{font-size:32px;margin-bottom:24px;color:#fff}
+#start-content p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#ccc;margin-bottom:32px}
+#btn-start{background:#2aa44f;color:#fff;font-size:22px;border:none;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 48px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700}
+#btn-start:hover{background:#238c44}
+#game-screen{width:100%}
+#stats-modal{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.85);justify-content:center;align-items:center;z-index:999}
+#stats-modal.open{display:flex}
+#stats-content{background:#2b2b2b;padding:32px;border-radius:12px;max-width:450px;width:90%;text-align:center}
+#stats-content h2{font-size:24px;margin-bottom:20px;color:#fff}
+#stats-data{text-align:left;margin-bottom:24px}
+.stat-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:6px 0;font-size:16px;color:#ccc;border-bottom:1px solid #444}
+.stat-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
+.stat-label{color:#aaa}
+.stat-value{color:#fff;font-weight:700}
+.scenario-header{font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:8px}
+#btn-back-to-start{background:#2aa44f;color:#fff;font-size:18px;border:none;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 36px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;margin-top:8px}
+#btn-back-to-start:hover{background:#238c44}
+#btn-exit{background:#555;color:#ccc;font-size:16px;border:none;border-radius:6px;padding:8px 24px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:400;margin-top:4px}
+#btn-exit:hover{background:#666;color:#fff}
 </style>
 </head>
 <body>
 <div id="app">
-  <div id="header">
-    <span id="streak"></span>
+  <div id="start-screen">
+    <div id="start-content">
+      <h1>&#x1F0CF; Blackjack Theory Trainer</h1>
+      <p>This is a blackjack basic strategy trainer and not a real blackjack game. Each round you're dealt a hand and asked to make the correct play (Hit, Stand, Double, or Split) according to basic strategy. You get immediate feedback and track your accuracy over time.</p>
+      <button id="btn-start">Start Training</button>
+    </div>
   </div>
-  <div id="table">
-    <div id="dealer-section">
-      <div class="section-label">Dealer</div>
-      <div class="card-row" id="dealer-cards"></div>
+  <div id="game-screen">
+    <div id="header">
+      <span id="streak"></span>
     </div>
-    <div id="player-section">
-      <div class="section-label">Your Hand</div>
-      <div class="card-row" id="player-cards"></div>
+    <div id="table">
+      <div id="dealer-section">
+        <div class="section-label">Dealer</div>
+        <div class="card-row" id="dealer-cards"></div>
+      </div>
+      <div id="player-section">
+        <div class="section-label">Your Hand</div>
+        <div class="card-row" id="player-cards"></div>
+      </div>
+      <div id="actions">
+        <button class="action-btn" id="btn-hit">Hit</button>
+        <button class="action-btn" id="btn-stand">Stand</button>
+        <button class="action-btn" id="btn-double">Double</button>
+        <button class="action-btn" id="btn-split">Split</button>
+      </div>
+      <button id="btn-hint">Hint</button>
+      <div id="feedback"></div>
+      <button id="btn-next" disabled>Next Round</button>
+      <button id="btn-exit">Exit</button>
     </div>
-    <div id="actions">
-      <button class="action-btn" id="btn-hit">Hit</button>
-      <button class="action-btn" id="btn-stand">Stand</button>
-      <button class="action-btn" id="btn-double">Double</button>
-      <button class="action-btn" id="btn-split">Split</button>
-    </div>
-    <button id="btn-hint">Hint</button>
-    <div id="feedback"></div>
-    <button id="btn-next" disabled>Next Round</button>
+  </div>
+</div>
+<div id="stats-modal">
+  <div id="stats-content">
+    <h2>Your Statistics</h2>
+    <div id="stats-data"></div>
+    <button id="btn-back-to-start">Back to Start</button>
   </div>
 </div>
 <div id="toast"></div>
@@ -171,7 +209,67 @@ btnNext.addEventListener('click',startRound);
 btnHint.addEventListener('click',function(){lightbox.classList.add('open');btnHint.disabled=true});
 lightbox.addEventListener('click',function(){lightbox.classList.remove('open')});
 
-startRound();
+// Screen management
+var startScreen=document.getElementById('start-screen');
+var gameScreen=document.getElementById('game-screen');
+var statsModal=document.getElementById('stats-modal');
+var statsData=document.getElementById('stats-data');
+var btnStart=document.getElementById('btn-start');
+var btnExit=document.getElementById('btn-exit');
+var btnBackToStart=document.getElementById('btn-back-to-start');
+
+function showStartScreen(){
+  startScreen.style.display='flex';
+  gameScreen.style.display='none';
+}
+
+function showGameScreen(){
+  startScreen.style.display='none';
+  gameScreen.style.display='block';
+  startRound();
+}
+
+function deleteCookie(name){
+  document.cookie=name+'=; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC; path=/;';
+}
+
+async function showStats(){
+  try{
+    var r=await fetch('/api/stats');
+    if(!r.ok)return;
+    var s=await r.json();
+    var total=s.correct_decisions+s.incorrect_decisions;
+    var acc=total>0?(s.correct_decisions/total*100).toFixed(1):0;
+    var html='';
+    html+='<div class="stat-row"><span class="stat-label">Total Rounds</span><span class="stat-value">'+s.total_rounds+'</span></div>';
+    html+='<div class="stat-row"><span class="stat-label">Accuracy</span><span class="stat-value">'+acc+'%</span></div>';
+    html+='<div class="stat-row"><span class="stat-label">Current Streak</span><span class="stat-value">'+s.current_streak+'</span></div>';
+    html+='<div class="stat-row"><span class="stat-label">Longest Streak</span><span class="stat-value">'+s.longest_streak+'</span></div>';
+    html+='<div class="scenario-header">Scenario Breakdown</div>';
+    for(var key in s.by_scenario){
+      var d=s.by_scenario[key];
+      var t=d.correct+d.incorrect;
+      var a=t>0?(d.correct/t*100).toFixed(1):0;
+      var label=key.replace(/_/g,' ').replace(/\b\w/g,function(l){return l.toUpperCase()});
+      html+='<div class="stat-row"><span class="stat-label">'+label+'</span><span class="stat-value">'+d.correct+'/'+t+' ('+a+'%)</span></div>';
+    }
+    statsData.innerHTML=html;
+    statsModal.classList.add('open');
+  }catch(e){}
+}
+
+function backToStart(){
+  statsModal.classList.remove('open');
+  deleteCookie(COOKIE);
+  showStartScreen();
+}
+
+btnStart.addEventListener('click',showGameScreen);
+btnExit.addEventListener('click',showStats);
+btnBackToStart.addEventListener('click',backToStart);
+
+// Start on the start screen
+showStartScreen();
 </script>
 </body>
 </html>