Two decks are used.

You, the dealer, and other players are dealt two cards each, all face up.

Play proceeds counter-clockwise with the dealer last in the order.

When it is your turn, you choose whether to ask for another card ("hit") or not ("stand").

The goal is to get your point total closer to 21 than the dealer's, without exceeding 21.

The play continues around the circle until everyone either stands or exceeds 21.

(Face cards (jack, queen, king) are worth 10 points each, Ace is 11 points OR 1 point, Other cards are their numerical values)

You lose if your point total exceeds 21, even if the dealer's subsequently exceeds 21.

All players with 21 points or fewer win if the dealer's points exceed 21.

The dealer stands when the point total is 16 or higher.

You can "split" if you get dealt matching cards, and play two hands. You turn both cards up and get two new cards, dealt face down.

To score:

You get 30 points for winning!