Super Fun 21 Blackjack Rules

Super Fun 21 is a copyrighted variant of Blackjack found in Las Vegas casinos. Even though the basic rules of the game are similar to the traditional blackjack, it also incorporates some liberal rules and bonuses, making the game more exciting and result oriented in favor of the player. In other words, it is a game that is easy to pick up, and given the additional rules, the chances of the player winning the game is quite high than a traditional blackjack game. But the basic aim of the game is same - that is to beat the dealer hand by getting closer to 21 without getting bust.

Here are some of the rules of Super Fun 21 that are exceptions to the original version of the game.

- Super Fun 21 is usually played with a single deck of cards, and sometimes two.
- The dealer must hit on soft 17.
- The player may double after a split, and he/she can split the hand up to four times.
- The player can double down on any number of cards, even after splitting pairs.
- The player may late surrender on any number of cards.
- The player can opt to surrender half the bet, even after splitting, hitting or doubling down.
- The player instantly wins if he/she has a hand with 6 or more cards with a total value of 20, even if the dealer wins a blackjack.
- The player always wins double money if his/her hand has 5 or more cards totaling 21.
- Blackjacks in diamonds pay 2-1, and blackjack in other suits pay even money.
- And, player blackjack always wins even if the dealer also hits a blackjack.

These rules combined with a suitable strategy ensure that the players stand a good chance of winning the game. No wonder, this game is fun for many (hence its name), and this answers the reason for the burgeoning number of patrons this game has in the casinos. For further details, the reader is advised to refer concerned websites or books.