How Do You Get 21 in Blackjack?

In blackjack, 21 is the best possible hand. A hand consisting of an Ace and a 10-value card is called “blackjack” or “natural 21” and beats all other hands.

If both the player and dealer have blackjack, it is a push (a tie). Blackjack is the name of the game, so it makes sense that 21 would be the best possible hand.

In order to get 21 in blackjack, you need to have an Ace and a 10-value card in your hand. This can be accomplished by being dealt a blackjack (an Ace and a 10-value card on the first two cards dealt to you), or by hitting (taking additional cards) until you reach 21.

If you are dealt a blackjack, congratulations! You have the best possible hand and will automatically win unless the dealer also has blackjack, in which case it is a push (a tie).

If you are not dealt a blackjack, don’t worry. You can still hit (take additional cards) until you reach 21.

Just be careful not to go over 21, or “bust”, as this will result in an automatic loss.

Once you have 21, or the dealer has busted, it is time to stand (stop taking additional cards). At this point, whoever has the highest hand total wins.

If both you and the dealer have the same hand total, it is a push (a tie).

So there you have it! In order to get 21 in blackjack, you need to be dealt a blackjack or hit until you reach 21. Just be careful not to go over 21 or you will bust!.