Blackjack Solitaire

Blackjack Solitaire is a fast-paced Flash puzzle-card game blending the logic of solitaire with the tension of blackjack. Your goal is to stack cards into columns that total exactly 21 points, all under the pressure of a ticking 5-minute timer. With sharp strategy and quick thinking, rack up bonuses for natural Blackjacks and clever 5-card stacks. It’s an addictive arcade-style twist on a casino classic!

How to play Blackjack Solitaire

Blackjack Solitaire challenges you to think strategically while racing against the clock. Here’s a full breakdown of how to play this clever card game hybrid:

Objective

The main goal is to form stacks of cards in columns where the sum equals exactly 21. These stacks are then removed, earning you points. You have 5 minutes to score as high as possible.

Gameplay Mechanics

• There are three cells where new cards appear. Drag cards from these cells to columns to build stacks.
• When a column’s value totals 21, it clears, scoring 100 points.
• If you move a card from a cell, the other cards rotate down one position, and the top cell is filled with a new card.
• You can move the most recently placed card from one column to another, but it costs 5 points per move.

Card Values

• Numbered cards (2–10): Face value
• Jacks, Queens, Kings: All worth 10 points
• Aces: Can be worth 1 or 11, depending on best fit

Scoring System

• 100 points per regular stack of 21
• 200 bonus points for:
  • A natural Blackjack (Ace + face card)
  • A “5 card Monty” (five cards totaling less than 21)
• Bonus 50 points if stack is cleared using a card from Cell One
• Bonus 25 points if stack is cleared using a card from Cell Two
• Time bonus of up to 1000 points for perfect clears with minimal discards and not hitting the “End Game” button early
• Penalties:
  • -5 points per card moved between columns
  • -50 points per card discarded

Strategy Tips

• Try to complete every stack using a card from Cell One for max bonus.
• Save your Aces for natural Blackjacks.
• Group low-value cards to aim for a “5 card Monty.”
• Avoid discarding unless absolutely necessary—it’s costly!
• Think ahead and watch your column values to prevent dead ends.

FAQ

1. What is the win condition?

You aim to score as many points as possible in 5 minutes by creating stacks of 21.

2. How many columns can I create?

There is a fixed number of columns, typically around 4–6 depending on screen layout. Use them wisely!

3. What happens if I exceed 21?

Nothing happens automatically, but the column becomes unusable until you manually discard or move cards.

4. What is a “natural Blackjack”?

A two-card combination of an Ace and any face card (Jack, Queen, King) totaling exactly 21. This gives you a 200-point bonus.

5. What is a “5 card Monty”?

A column with exactly 5 cards whose combined value is less than 21. Also rewards 200 bonus points.

6. Can I undo a move?

No, there is no undo. You can, however, move the last placed card to another column for a point penalty.

7. What is the significance of Cell One and Cell Two?

Clearing stacks with cards from these specific cells grants bonus points: +50 from Cell One, +25 from Cell Two.

8. Can I run out of cards?

No, the deck continues until time runs out or you press End Game. But discarding unnecessarily will hurt your final score.

9. Is there a maximum score?

No fixed max, but highly efficient runs with few discards can surpass 2,000 points.

10. Does suit matter?

No—only card values matter in this game. Suits are irrelevant to scoring or gameplay.