🎯 Objective

Beat the dealer by getting a hand value closer to 21 without going over. If you go over 21, you "bust" and lose automatically.

🃏 Card Values

• Number Cards (2-10): Face value
• Face Cards (J, Q, K): Worth 10 points
• Ace: Worth 1 or 11 points (whichever is better for your hand)

Example: Ace + 7 = 18 (Ace counts as 11). Ace + 7 + 6 = 14 (Ace counts as 1 to avoid busting).

🎮 Game Actions

• HIT: Take another card. You can hit multiple times until you stand or bust.
• STAND: Keep your current hand and end your turn.
• DOUBLE DOWN: Double your bet and receive exactly one more card. Only available on your first two cards.
• SPLIT: If your first two cards are a pair, split them into two separate hands. Each hand requires its own bet equal to your original bet. You can split up to 4 hands total.
• INSURANCE: When the dealer shows an Ace, you can bet half your original bet. If the dealer has Blackjack, insurance pays 2:1. If not, you lose the insurance bet.

💰 Payouts

• Regular Win: 1:1 payout (bet $10, win $10, total return $20)
• Blackjack (21 with first two cards): 3:2 payout (bet $10, win $15, total return $25)
• Insurance Win: 2:1 payout (bet $5 insurance, win $10 if dealer has Blackjack)
• Push (Tie): Your bet is returned (no win, no loss)
• Dealer Bust: All remaining player hands win 1:1

🎲 Dealer Rules

• Dealer must hit on 16 or less
• Dealer must hit on soft 17 (Ace + 6 = 17, dealer hits)
• Dealer must stand on hard 17 or higher
• Dealer's first card is dealt face down until all players finish their hands

🏆 Special Rules

• Blackjack: Ace + 10-value card (10, J, Q, K) in your first two cards. Pays 3:2 and beats any dealer hand except dealer Blackjack.
• Bust: Going over 21 means you lose immediately, regardless of what the dealer has.
• Split Pairs: You can split any pair (same value cards). Aces can be split, but you only get one card per hand after splitting Aces.
• Double Down: You can double on any two cards. After doubling, you receive exactly one more card and must stand.

💡 Basic Strategy Tips

• Always stand on 17 or higher (unless dealer shows 7 or higher and you have soft 17)
• Always hit on 11 or less
• Consider the dealer's up card when making decisions
• Split pairs of Aces and 8s
• Never split pairs of 10s, 5s, or 4s
• Insurance is generally not recommended (house edge is high)

🎴 Deck Selection

You can choose to play with 1, 2, or 3 decks. More decks slightly change the odds, but the basic strategy remains the same. Choose your preference before placing your bet!