Types of Blackjack — All 18 Variants
Compare decks, house edge and rules. Every variant is free to play — no download, no signup.
Classic Blackjack
6 decks · 0.43% edge
American Blackjack
6 decks · 0.45% edge
European Blackjack
2 decks · 0.39% edge
Vegas Strip Blackjack
4 decks · 0.35% edge
Atlantic City Blackjack
8 decks · 0.36% edge
Single Deck Blackjack
1 deck · 0.15% edge
Double Deck Blackjack
2 decks · 0.28% edge
Multi-Hand Blackjack
6 decks · 0.46% edge
Spanish 21
6 decks · 0.40% edge
Pontoon
8 decks · 0.38% edge
Blackjack Switch
6 decks · 0.58% edge
Double Exposure
8 decks · 0.69% edge
Face Up 21
8 decks · 0.69% edge
Super Fun 21
1 deck · 0.94% edge
Double Attack Blackjack
8 decks · 0.62% edge
Free Bet Blackjack
6 decks · 0.60% edge
3:2 Blackjack
6 decks · 0.43% edge
6:5 Blackjack
6 decks · 1.39% edge
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There are far more kinds of blackjack than most players realise, and the differences are not cosmetic — deck count, whether the dealer peeks, whether you can surrender and how a natural pays all move the house edge. This page compares all 18 variants on the site so you can see what each rule actually costs before you sit down. Every game is free to play with virtual chips — no download, no signup.
Blackjack Variants Compared
Sorted from lowest to highest house edge. The spread runs from 0.15% on single deck to 1.39% on a 6:5 table — nearly ten times the cost per hand for the same game.
| Variant | Decks | House Edge | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Deck Blackjack | 1 | 0.15% | intermediate |
| Double Deck Blackjack | 2 | 0.28% | intermediate |
| Vegas Strip Blackjack | 4 | 0.35% | beginner |
| Atlantic City Blackjack | 8 | 0.36% | beginner |
| Pontoon | 8 | 0.38% | intermediate |
| European Blackjack | 2 | 0.39% | intermediate |
| Spanish 21 | 6 | 0.40% | advanced |
| Classic Blackjack | 6 | 0.43% | beginner |
| 3:2 Blackjack | 6 | 0.43% | beginner |
| American Blackjack | 6 | 0.45% | beginner |
| Multi-Hand Blackjack | 6 | 0.46% | intermediate |
| Blackjack Switch | 6 | 0.58% | advanced |
| Free Bet Blackjack | 6 | 0.60% | intermediate |
| Double Attack Blackjack | 8 | 0.62% | intermediate |
| Double Exposure | 8 | 0.69% | intermediate |
| Face Up 21 | 8 | 0.69% | intermediate |
| Super Fun 21 | 1 | 0.94% | advanced |
| 6:5 Blackjack | 6 | 1.39% | beginner |
Standard Blackjack Games
Classic blackjack formats found on casino floors worldwide. Standard rules with regional variations in deck count, dealer behavior, and doubling restrictions.
Classic Blackjack · American Blackjack · European Blackjack · Vegas Strip Blackjack · Atlantic City Blackjack · Single Deck Blackjack · Double Deck Blackjack · Multi-Hand Blackjack
Rule Variant Games
Unique blackjack variants with special mechanics — card swapping, bonus payouts, exposed dealer cards, and more. Each requires its own strategy.
Spanish 21 · Pontoon · Blackjack Switch · Double Exposure · Face Up 21 · Super Fun 21 · Double Attack Blackjack · Free Bet Blackjack
Payout Variants
Compare how blackjack payout ratios affect the house edge. Understanding the difference between 3:2 and 6:5 is critical before playing for real money.
Unblocked Blackjack
All games work on school Chromebooks, office laptops, and restricted networks. No Flash, no download needed. Play blackjack at school or work — an HTML5 game that runs on any browser and device.