Blackjack
Get closer to 21 than the dealer.
- Players
- 1–1 players
- Time
- 5–20 min
- Ages
- 12+
- Where
- Same room or online
- You need
- Nothing but this page
How to play Blackjack
- 1You start with 100 play chips. Place a bet to deal two cards to you and two to the dealer, with one of the dealer's face down.
- 2Number cards count their value, face cards count 10, and aces count 1 or 11.
- 3Hit to take another card, or stand on what you have. Go over 21 and you bust and lose your bet.
- 4On your first two cards you can double: double your bet, take exactly one more card, and stand.
- 5The dealer then draws to 16 and stands on 17. Closest to 21 wins, a tie returns your bet, and a two-card 21 pays 3 to 2.
Chips: 100Play chips only, no real money
Get closer to 21 than the dealer
Face cards count 10 and aces count 1 or 11. Hit for another card or stand on what you have, but go over 21 and you bust. The dealer draws to 16 and stands on 17.
Place your bet to deal
Variations
- Chip challenge: everyone plays ten hands in turn on one device, and the biggest stack wins.
Tips
- Basic rule of thumb: stand on 17 or more, and when the dealer shows a 7 or higher, keep hitting up to 17.
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