How to play Blackjack
Get closer to 21 than the dealer without going over. Number cards count face value, J/Q/K count 10 and aces count 1 or 11.
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- Players
- 2–8
- You need
- A deck of cards
- Game length
- 5–30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy to learn
- Ages
- 18+
01 — Goal
Beat the dealer’s total without busting
You only play against the dealer. Finish with a higher total than the dealer without going over 21.
02 — Card values
What each card counts
2–10 count their face value; jacks, queens and kings count 10. An ace counts 1 or 11, whichever helps you.
- Ace of spades
- King of hearts
03 — Your turn
Hit, stand, double, split
- Hit: take another card.
- Stand: keep your total.
- Double: double your bet and take exactly one card.
- Split: split two equal cards into two hands.
04 — Dealer
The dealer follows fixed rules
The dealer must hit on 16 or less and stand on 17 or more.
05 — Scoring
Who gets what
- Blackjack
- Pays 3 to 2
- Win
- Pays 1 to 1
- Push (tie)
- Stake returned