In development
Blackjack,
no casino required.
Twenty-one, the way it was meant to be played. Bet, double, split and surrender, all in points that are never sold. An honest shoe. A calm table. And a strategy hint, right there when you want it.
This is our plan for Blackjack, the first app we're building. It's in development right now, so some details may change before release.
- Price
- Free, optional Pro
- Bets
- Points, never money
- Devices
- iPhone and iPad
- Ads
- None, ever
- Data collected
- None
Bet, play and learn as you go
A calm table. A total that's always right. And a hint whenever you want one.
Illustrations of the planned design. The finished app may look different.
How Blackjack plays
It's you against the dealer. Get closest to twenty-one without going over, and the hand is yours.
The deal
Place a bet in points. You and the dealer each get two cards. One of the dealer's stays face down.
Your move
Hit, stand, double down or split pairs. Or surrender a bad hand, and keep half your bet.
The result
Beat the dealer's total without going over twenty-one. A natural blackjack pays 3 to 2.
Twenty-one, done calmly
Points, never money
Bet, double and split with points. Points are never sold. And if you run out, your bankroll simply refills, free.
An honest shoe
The shoe is shuffled once, genuinely at random, before the first card. Your play never changes the dealer's cards.
A fair table
Six decks. Blackjack pays 3 to 2. The dealer stands on soft 17. Late surrender is allowed. That's a fair table.
A free hint every round
“Show a move” gives you the textbook play for your hand, and the reason, in plain words.
Calm, not casino
No slot-machine sounds. No flashing lights. No nudges to keep playing. Take all the time you like.
Works offline
Play anywhere. Nothing ever leaves your device.
Blackjack for everyone at the table
Clear cards. Spoken totals. And a pace that's entirely yours.
VoiceOver throughout
Every card is announced by rank and suit, and every play is spoken. Blackjack works beautifully without looking.
Voice and Switch Control
Standard accessibility actions, including a list of the cards you can play.
Card sizes that fit
Regular, large and extra-large cards, with full Dynamic Type everywhere else.
Four-color deck
A high-contrast deck where every suit has its own color and its own shape. Never color alone.
Reduce Motion
With Reduce Motion on, cards fade gently into place instead of flying.
Totals always shown
Your hand's total is always on screen, and spoken. No mental arithmetic, ever.
Free to play. Pro, if you'd like more.
Pro is one optional purchase for dedicated players. Nothing to renew. Nothing to remove.
Free
Forever. Not a trial.
- The complete game: bet, double, split and surrender
- Points that are never sold, and refill free
- One free “Show a move” every round
- Card sizes and every accessibility feature
- Works offline, no account needed
Pay once
A single optional purchase.
- More hints in each deal
- Themes: card faces, backs and tables
- Saved games, synced through your iCloud
- Detailed stats and streaks
One-time purchase. Yours forever. Shared with your family.
What's in Pro, and its price, are still being decided. The full game will always be free.
Good to know
When will Blackjack be released?
Blackjack is the first app we're building, and it's in development now. We don't announce dates we can't keep. The day it's ready, this page will have the App Store link.
Will it cost anything?
Not to play. Blackjack is free to download and free to play, including the full game with bets in points. Pro will be an optional one-time purchase. There will never be ads, chips for sale or a subscription.
Can I bet real money?
No. You bet with points, which are never sold and can't be cashed out. No real money, no chips to buy. And if you run out, your bankroll refills free.
Can I play with friends?
Yes, with the people you know. Sit at the same table over SharePlay in FaceTime or Messages, or through Game Center, each playing your own hand against the dealer. Always free, with no accounts and no servers of ours.
Is the shoe really random?
Yes. It's shuffled once, from a random seed, before the first card is dealt. When the shoe ends, you can see its full order and the seed, and check for yourself that nothing changed along the way.
Do I need an internet connection or an account?
No. Everything will work offline, with no account and no sign-in. Your games and stats stay on your device.
Will it come to Android?
Yes, that's the plan. The whole collection comes to Android after the iPhone and iPad apps.
Data Not Collected
That's the App Store privacy label on every app we make, Blackjack included. No accounts. No analytics. No advertising. Nothing you do in the app leaves your device.
Coming first to iPhone and iPad.
Blackjack is the first app we're building. The day it's ready, this page will have a download link.