Does this sound like fun to you? You can do this with less effort than you might think. With a little preparation and some careful planning your home black jack game will be a great success. Putting thought into all of the things that are needed ahead of time will ensure that you are organized and your game will go smoothly.
Choosing one of your more flamboyant friends to be the dealer will add to the home game experience. 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.
Don't go cheap on blackjack supplies. 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.
Now after you have made the decision to use multiple decks of cards, an issue seldom thought of until you have the problem is what to do with the used cards until time to shuffle and reload the shoe. You will need what is called a discard holder. Available in sizes from 2 decks to 8 decks, these playing card discard holders work perfectly.
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.
Some additional accessories to make your game smooth are cut cards, black jack table trays, a dealer visor, and of course poker chips. The cut card should be the same size as the playing cards you purchase (poker or bridge size) and is used to mark the shuffle point in the dealer shoe. A table tray is for the dealer to organize his/her chips. A dealer visor adds flair and cuts down on glare from lights.
Choosing one of your more flamboyant friends to be the dealer will add to the home game experience. 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.
Don't go cheap on blackjack supplies. 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.
Now after you have made the decision to use multiple decks of cards, an issue seldom thought of until you have the problem is what to do with the used cards until time to shuffle and reload the shoe. You will need what is called a discard holder. Available in sizes from 2 decks to 8 decks, these playing card discard holders work perfectly.
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.
Some additional accessories to make your game smooth are cut cards, black jack table trays, a dealer visor, and of course poker chips. The cut card should be the same size as the playing cards you purchase (poker or bridge size) and is used to mark the shuffle point in the dealer shoe. A table tray is for the dealer to organize his/her chips. A dealer visor adds flair and cuts down on glare from lights.
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Another tip is to buy your supplies well in advance of your game so you have plenty of time to set up and test. This is especially true if you are purchasing blackjack tables.
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