How Do You Play D&D in Blackjack?

In blackjack, the dealer and player are both dealt two cards. The player can then either hit (take another card), stand (keep their hand as is), double down (double their bet and take one more card), or split (if they have two of the same card, they can split them into two separate hands).

The goal is to get as close to 21 as possible without going over, and to beat the dealer’s hand.

If the player goes over 21, this is called a “bust” and they automatically lose. If the dealer goes over 21, this is called a “push” and the player’s bet is returned.

If both the player and dealer have the same hand value, this is called a “tie” or “push” and the player’s bet is returned.

The dealer will always hit on 16 or less and stand on 17 or more. It is up to the player to decide whether to hit, stand, double down, or split based on their own hand value and the dealer’s up-card.

A blackjack hand consists of any combination of cards that totals 21, including an Ace and any 10-valued card. A blackjack always beats any other hand that totals 21, including a Pontoon (a natural 21).

If both the player and dealer have blackjacks, it is a tie or push.