Multi Hand Blackjack takes IGT’s proven formula of successful interactive blackjack games to the next level, giving players the ability to play up to three hands at the same time. The crisp, clean user interface gives players everything they expect in a top-notch blackjack experience and the exciting gameplay of multiple hands.
Game Features
Play up to three hands of blackjack at the same time
Iconic for easier understandability and language localization
Roll- over animations which visually describe the function
Large play field
More negative space and less clutter for a cleaner, less-overwhelming visual experience
How To Play Multi Hand Blackjack
In Multi-Hand Blackjack, the goal is to beat the Dealer's hand. Each hand has a value that is determined by combining the values of its cards. All face cards are worth 10, Aces are worth 1 or 11, and all other cards are worth their face value. If the value of a hand exceeds 21, that hand is a "bust" and automatically loses. Aces are worth 11 unless that would cause the hand to bust.
Getting a Blackjack
Two initial cards are dealt to each player (on any bet spot where bets were placed) and the Dealer. The Dealer receives one face-up card and one face-down card. If the two initial cards equal a sum of 21, that hand is a "Blackjack".
Who has Blackjack | Outcome |
|---|---|
Player | Player automatically wins and is paid 3 to 2 on the main bet. |
Dealer | Dealer automatically wins and player's main bet is forfeited. |
Both Player and Dealer | This is a tie and Player's bet is returned. |
Blackjack Insurance
The game offers Blackjack insurance when the Dealer's face-up card is an Ace. If the Player accepts the Insurance bet offer, another bet equal to half the main bet is placed before the Dealer's hand is checked for Blackjack.
Dealer's Hand | Main Bet Outcome | Insurance Bet Outcome |
|---|---|---|
Blackjack | Forfeited | Paid 2 to 1 |
Not Blackjack | Remains active | Forfeited |
If the Dealer's face-up card is a 10-value card, the Dealer's face-down card is checked without any Insurance bet offer.
How To Bet
Press the chip selector in the lower-right corner to select a chip value.
Press one or more bet squares on the table to place a bet.
The following commands are available during the game:
DEAL - Press to begin a game. Place the minimum bet in order to play.
DOUBLE BET - Press to double the current bet.
REBET - Press after a game to place the previous bet.
DOUBLE REBET - Press after a game to double the previous bet.
REBET AND DEAL - Press to place the previous bet and begin a new game with one touch.
NEW BET - Start a new game, and clear the table.
CLEAR - Press to remove all bets from the table.
UNDO - Press to remove the last-placed bet from the table.
Playing a Hand
If neither the Player nor the Dealer have Blackjack, attempt to improve the outcome by playing out the hand. Depending on the cards that were dealt, choose from the following commands:
HIT - Press to draw another card for this hand. Choose to continue drawing cards until the hand value becomes 21 or more. Or, choose to stand and receive no more cards. If the hand value becomes 21, the hand automatically stands. If the hand busts, all bets placed on that hand are forfeited.
STAND - Press to take no more cards for this hand.
SPLIT - This command is available if the first two cards in the hand are the same value. Press to split the cards into two separate hands and place an additional bet equal to the main bet. Split Aces receive only one card per split hand. Players may split again once per split hand, except for split Aces.
DOUBLE DOWN - This command is available for the first two cards of any hand. Press to double the main bet and draw exactly one more card. Double Down on the first two cards of a split hand, except for split Aces.
SURRENDER - This command is available only when the first two cards are dealt and the Dealer does not have Blackjack. Press to surrender half the bet and end the hand.
When play is finished on all hands, the Dealer reveals the face-down card and draws until the value of the hand is 17 or higher. If the Dealer's hand value exceeds 21, the Dealer busts and all non-busted hands win. Otherwise, the Dealer's hand is compared to each non-busted hand. When comparing hands, only the highest values that are less than 21 are used for each hand. All winning hands pay 1 to 1. In the case of a tie, the bet for that hand "pushes" and is returned. Game Rules
Cards are dealt from 8 decks, shuffled before each game.
Double down on any two cards.
If available, the player may double down on either/both hands of a split.
Only 1 card dealt per split Ace hand.
Only 1 re-split per split hand allowed.
Dealer must draw on 16 or less.
Dealer must stand on all 17's. This includes soft values where an Ace is worth 11.
Player may draw a maximum of eight cards for any hand. An eight-card Player hand automatically wins, regardless of the Dealer's subsequent hand outcome.
Cards are dealt from eight decks of standard playing cards, shuffled for each game.
Malfunction voids all pays and plays.
Game Options Speed
NORMAL - Normal speed plays all animations.
TURBO - Turbo speed skips certain animations.
Sound
OFF - Sound in the game turns off.
ON - Sound in the game turns on.
Offer Insurance
NORMAL - Offers the Insurance bet whenever the Dealer's face-up card is an Ace.
NEVER - Insurance bet is never offered.
Safety Net - Enable/Disable (on/off) the safety net that displays a warning at an attempt to hit on a soft 20 or on a hard 17 and above.
