Blackjack, as a game of skill, can be played with any number of cards. The goal is to get as close to 21 (the number of points needed to win) as possible without going over.
The player with the Lowest score at the end of the game is the winner.
There are many variations of blackjack that can be played, but the basic rules are the same. The dealer deals five cards face down to each player, one at a time. The first player to reach 21 points wins the hand. If a player has an ace and a two or three, they “stand” (keep those cards), and receive another card.
If the player has a two, three, or four, they “push” (put that card into their pocket), and receive another card. If the player doesn’t have a card that meets their requirement, they “draw” one from the deck.
It is important to keep in mind that blackjack is a game of probability, not certainty. A player may get close to 21 points without actually reaching it – this is known as “hitting on 16”.
However, if they do hit on 16, they are almost guaranteed to win the hand because the dealer always offers them another card (which will almost always be an eight or ten).
