Blackjack is a card game where the goal is to get closer to 21 than the dealer without going over 21. Here's how to play:
- First, place your bet in the designated betting area.
- The dealer then deals two cards face-up to each player and themselves.
- Cards 2-10 are worth their face value, face cards (J, Q, K) are worth 10, and Aces can be worth 1 or 11.
- After receiving your two cards, you have options:
- Hit : Ask for another card to try to get closer to 21.
- Stand : Keep your current hand and end your turn.
- Double Down : Double your original bet, but receive only one more card.
- Split : If you have two cards of the same value, you can split them into two separate hands, placing an additional bet equal to the first.
- The dealer then plays, drawing cards until they reach at least 17 or bust (over 21).
- If your hand value goes over 21, you bust and lose.
- If you get an Ace and a 10-value card in your first two cards (total 21), you have a blackjack, which usually pays 3:2.
- The player wins if they have a higher total than the dealer without busting or if the dealer busts; ties result in a push, where the bet is returned.
This summarizes the basic gameplay for blackjack.
