How to play
Objective
The aim is to reach 21 or get as close as possible without exceeding 21.
Components
Minimum of 2 players (3 or more recommended)
Rules
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Banker:
One player acts as the Banker, while all other players compete against them.
- Betting: Each player receives a card and places their bet.
- Drawing Cards: Players may request additional cards one at a time.
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Hitting 21:
Achieving exactly 21 points results in an automatic win, with the player's cards being revealed.
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Exceeding 21:
Surpassing 21 points leads to an automatic loss, and the player's cards are shown.
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Standing:
Players have the option to stop drawing cards at any point, known as "standing".
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Banker's Turn:
The Banker plays last, drawing cards face down but keeping the initial card face-up.
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Banker Hits 21: If the Banker hits exactly 21, they win all standing bets.
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Banker Exceeds 21:
If the Banker goes over 21, players win their standing bets.
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Comparing Scores:
If the Banker stops before reaching 21, players with lower or equal scores lose their bets. Players win with a score higher than the Banker's, without exceeding 21.
Special Card Rules
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#12 Card:
The #12 card can be valued as a 12, 10, or 9. Achieving a total of 21 with these values results in a win. Drawing two #12 cards initially equals an automatic 21 and an automatic win.
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Frame Cards (#2 and #11):
Drawing two Frame Cards initially is considered an "Automatic 21," leading to an automatic win.
