Welcome to Black Jack. Here are the basic rules for playing Blackjack: Objective: The primary goal of Blackjack is to beat the dealer's hand without going over 21. Card Values: Number cards (1-10) are worth their face value. Face cards (Jack, Queen, King) are also worth their face value Player's Turn: Players can choose to "hit" (take another card) to increase their hand total or "stand" (keep their current hand).