You and fellow players are dealt two cards each whilst the dealer is dealt one face up. If your first 2 cards add up to 21 (an Ace and a card valued 10), that's Blackjack! If they have any other total, decide whether you wish to 'draw' or 'stay'. You can continue to draw cards until you are happy with your hand.
The rules of blackjack are to get as close to 21 as possible and beat the dealer. The cards 2 through 10 are worth their face value, and face cards (Jack, Queen, and King) are also worth 10. Head to our guide to learn how to play blackjack.