Super 21

How to Play Super 21 Blackjack

Looking for a fun, new version of blackjack to play? How about Super 21 (a.k.a. Super Fun 21), which is a single deck game that offers a number of rule differences from regular blackjack.

Because of the numerous rule differences, many blackjack players find Super 21 to be an exciting new game. If you’re intrigued by the prospect of playing online Super 21, here is a look at the rule differences from regular 21:

- Players can double down on any hand.
- The dealer hits on soft 17 hands.
- Players can split up to four times.
- The late surrender option is available.
- If a player successfully draws for a 6-card hand (or more), they automatically win the hand provided they didn’t double down or bust.
- Player natural blackjacks win even if the dealer has a natural blackjack.
- 21 hands with five or more cards pay 2:1.
- Natural blackjacks pay even money, except for diamond-suited blackjacks, which pay 2:1.

The fact that players can split up to four times and win extra money with blackjacks full of several cards definitely makes online Super 21 a great game. It’s no wonder why its nickname is Super Fun 21!

However, one thing that draws a little bit of fun out of the game is that most natural blackjack payouts are only even money. If you play classic 21 a lot, you know that most casinos pay out 2:1 for natural blackjacks, or 6:5 in some cases. The even money blackjack payouts gives Super 21 a 1.16% house edge - even after good strategy is used. Contrast this to regular 21 where you can narrow the house edge down to 0.5%.

Even with this being the case, Super 21 is a super fun game to try for something different.