Hello there, fellow gamers and crypto-enthusiasts! Today I want to share with you a crisp, insider’s look at Stakehouse Den’s Blackjack—a digital twist on the timeless casino classic, now within the Splinterlands ecosystem.
At its heart, Stakehouse Den’s Blackjack is a video blackjack experience: you play against the house (i.e. the computer dealer), not other players. It follows the core rules of blackjack—but with the fluid convenience and pace suited for modern gamers.
The Basics — How It Works
Card values are standard: numbered cards are worth their face value; face cards (Jack, Queen, King) count as 10; Aces can be either 1 or 11 depending on what helps your hand
The objective is simple: get closer to 21 than the dealer without going over (if you exceed 21, you “bust” and lose automatically).
In the initial deal, both you and the dealer get two cards. Yours are face-up; the dealer has one face-up (the “upcard”) and one face-down (the “hole card”). If either side gets an Ace + 10-point card immediately, that’s blackjack. If both do, it’s a tie (a “push”).
Your Moves & the Dealer’s Play
As the player, you have options:
Hit — draw another card.
Stand — keep your current total.
Double Down — double your bet, but receive exactly one more card.
Split — if your first two cards are of equal value, split them into two separate hands and place an additional bet.
After your turn, the dealer reveals the hole card and must keep drawing until reaching at least 17 (depending on rules, often a “soft 17” is considered standing).
Payouts & Outcome
A winning hand pays 1:1 (you double your bet).
If you hit a blackjack, the reward is better—typically 3:2, unless otherwise specified in the game rules.
In the event of a push (tie), you simply get your bet back—no win, no loss.
In short, Stakehouse Den’s Blackjack captures all the elegant tension of classic blackjack, adapted to a seamless digital format. Whether you’re a seasoned card player or new to the table, it’s easy to understand, fast to play, and full of strategic depth.