Guess what the most popular casino game is and has been for decades?Blackjack, or 21. If you love this exciting and fun game in which the player has the best chance against the house, then why not bring the experience home.
Having a friendly and colorful dealer will add to your game, since Blackjack is one of the casino games in which the players develop a rapport with the dealer. If you are the dealer you will likely have more chips at risk than the other players, however you need to be reserved and friendly while winning or losing, much like a dealer in a casino.
One of the first considerations is what black jack supplies you will need for your game. The most basic items you need are playing cards and poker chips. There are some other items you will also need, if you want your game to have a casino feel. All of the blackjack supplies used in casinos are available in home versions and are not very expensive.
Now that you are planning a game you will need a table, or, at the very least, a blackjack felt layout. If you are on a tight budget you can buy a nice felt layout for around $15, but if you would rather have a table, you can buy a basic one for $150. If you prefer something much nicer, you can purchase a really nice casino style blackjack table for around $800. There are also nice table tops that start around $50.
Once you choose your table option, you will need something to hold all of the decks of cards you use during your game. A two deck dealer shoe or a four deck dealer shoe will do the trick. This will hold your cards for dealing. They are also available in 4 deck and 8 deck models.
A discard holder will take care of your used cards until you are ready to shuffle them all again. You may purchase 2 deck, 4 deck, 6 deck or 8 deck discard holders. This is certainly worth the small investment of $8 to $14, depending on the size.
Another item you might consider is an automatic card shuffler to help you shuffle multiple decks of cards at the same time. You can purchase 2 deck automatic shufflers up to 6 deck automatic shufflers for under $15.
Last but not least, you might want to consider additional options for giving your game a little more of that authentic casino feel. A blackjack table tray will keep the dealer’s chips nice and neat, while a cut card, sized for your deck, will keep your place for reshuffling. The more of these items you incorporate into your game, the more you and your friends will get caught up in the excitement.
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