Blackjack
Learn how to play Blackjack on UnbelievaBoat.
Objective
Have your cards add up to a greater value than the dealer's, without going over 21.
Card values
| Card | Value |
|---|---|
| Jack, queen, king | 10 |
| Ace | 1, or 11 if hand value would be no more than 21 |
| All other cards | Face value |
- If your hand has an ace worth 11, "Soft" will appear next to your hand value.
Starting a game
Use the command to bet. The dealer will deal you two cards and themselves two cards.
You can view your own cards, but only one of the dealer's cards.
/blackjack <bet>
You can also use the text command !blackjack <bet>.
If the dealer's initial two cards equal 21, the game will end automatically before you can draw.
- You can only play one game of blackjack at a time in each channel. Using the command again shows your current game.
- A game expires after 5 minutes without a move. Your bet is not returned.
Making moves
There are several possible options. Select the chosen option.
| Option | Action |
|---|---|
| Hit | Get dealt another card. |
| Stand | Stop drawing cards. |
| Double Down | Double your bet, draw one more card, and stand. Only possible on your first two cards, and if you have the cash to afford it. |
| Split | Split your cards into two hands, each with its own bet equal to your original bet. Only possible if your first two cards have the same value (for example, a king and a queen) and you have the cash to afford it. |
Dealer strategy
Once you have stood, the dealer draws cards until their hand value is 17 or more, including a soft 17. Once that happens, they stand.
Comparing hands
After both players have stood, the winner is chosen. The game is decided in this order:
- If your hand value exceeds 21, you lose, even if the dealer also goes over 21.
- If the dealer's hand value exceeds 21, you win.
- If both hands have the same value, it is a push and you get your bet back.
- Otherwise, the hand with the higher value wins.
Payouts
| Result | You receive |
|---|---|
| Win | Your bet back, plus 1x |
| Blackjack (an ace and a 10-value card as your first two cards) | Your bet back, plus 1.5x |
| Push | Your bet back |
| Loss | Nothing |
For example, a winning 100 bet returns 200. A winning blackjack with a 100 bet returns 250.
If both you and the dealer have blackjack, it is a push.