Blackjack is a card game in which the player competes against the dealer. It's a board game that can be played with one or more decks of cards. It's easy to pick up, fast-paced and pits you against a single opponent (the dealer) to attempt to get a score of 21 or as close to it as possible. This is accomplished by adding the values of the cards dealt to you during the game. The term blackjack refers to the situation in which you score 21 with the first two cards dealt with you. Blackjack isn't just a game of chance. It also entails careful thought, strategy, persistence, and composure.