Blackjack 21: Blackjackist is a free multiplayer blackjack app from KamaGames with 3D tables, tournaments and side bets, available on iPhone, iPad, Android and PC. It has 10M+ Google Play downloads and a 4.7 App Store rating. It uses virtual chips only: there's no real money involved and chips can't be cashed out.
- Free multiplayer blackjack at 3D tables
- No real money: chips can't be cashed out
- 4.7 stars from 136,000+ App Store ratings
- Tournaments, side bets and cross-device progress
Blackjack 21: Blackjackist is the multiplayer heavyweight among free blackjack apps. Instead of playing alone against the dealer, you sit at 3D tables with real players from around the world, chat, send gifts and compete in tournaments. It has more than 10 million downloads on Google Play and over 136,000 ratings on the App Store. The chips are virtual, though: there’s no real money to win and nothing to cash out.
Blackjackist comes from KamaGames, the Dublin-based studio behind the Pokerist poker app and the Roulettist roulette app, and launched in 2015. In the US App Store, the app is now listed under the publisher Wise Wave Corporation Limited.
What Blackjackist actually is
Blackjackist recreates the feel of a casino table in 3D, with animated cards and chips and other players sitting next to you. You can play casually at your own pace or switch to competitive modes when you want more of a challenge. The game uses a random number generator for dealing, and the developer says success in the game doesn’t mean you’ll win at a real-money casino.
It’s also more than just blackjack. The app advertises 11 casino games in one place, including poker, slots and roulette, all played with the same chip balance. That makes it a small social casino in one app, with blackjack as the main attraction.
How to play Blackjackist on your phone
Blackjackist is a native app for iPhone and iPad (iOS 15 or later) and for Android on Google Play. It’s also available on PC via Steam, and you can keep your progress across devices with the same account. If you just want to try it, guest mode lets you play without registering.
- Install Blackjack 21: Blackjackist from the App Store or Google Play
- Start in guest mode or create an account to save progress
- Collect the welcome bonus and daily rewards
- Join a multiplayer table or try the tutorial first
Multiplayer, tournaments and side bets
The social side is what makes Blackjackist different. You can invite friends to your table, chat during the game, exchange gifts and climb the leaderboards. Your profile shows achievements and trophies, and a VIP program unlocks exclusive tables and extra bonuses.
For competition, there are several tournament formats, including fast Boost Blackjack events, Elimination tournaments and special events. Side bets add variety to a standard hand, with bets on outcomes such as pairs, the dealer busting or poker-style combinations formed by your cards and the dealer’s:
- Hi-Lo
- Lucky Queens
- Bust Out
The side bets are fun, but they burn through chips faster than the main game, just as they do at a real casino. A simple tutorial mode helps beginners learn when to hit, stand, split and double before joining busier tables.
The chip economy, ads and in-app purchases
Blackjackist is free to download, with advertising and in-app purchases for chips and other items. Daily rewards, quests and achievements keep your balance topped up, so you can play without paying. Chips have no cash value and can’t be withdrawn or exchanged for prizes. On a shared device, consider switching off in-app purchases in your phone’s settings.
Mobile experience
The 3D tables look impressive and are played in landscape mode. That polish comes at a cost: the iOS download is around 439 MB, one of the largest among blackjack apps, and the lobby is busier than in single-player games, with quests, offers and other casino games competing for your attention.
Ratings are strong on both platforms: 4.7 stars from more than 136,000 ratings on the App Store and 4.5 stars from about 280,000 reviews on Google Play. Players enjoy the social atmosphere and the realistic tables. Complaints mostly focus on chip prices and, as with every blackjack game, doubts about the fairness of the dealer’s cards.
Who Blackjackist is for
Blackjackist is the right choice if you miss the social side of a casino table: other players, a bit of chat and something to compete for. The tournaments give regular players a goal, and the VIP program rewards loyalty with better tables. It’s less suited to quick, quiet practice sessions, where a lighter single-player app does the job better, and the large download and busy lobby may put off players who only want a few hands now and then. Beginners are welcome too: the tutorial and guest mode make it easy to try the game before you commit, and you can stay at casual tables for as long as you like before moving on to competitive play.
Blackjackist compared with other blackjack apps
Tripledot Blackjack is the most popular single-player game, with offline play and a clean design. MobilityWare Blackjack is the best free app for learning strategy. Blackjackist is the pick for multiplayer, tournaments and side bets. If you like the social poker side of its lobby, take a look at our poker apps guide too.
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Pros and cons
- Real-time multiplayer tables with chat and gifts
- Tournaments such as Boost Blackjack and Elimination
- Side bets including Hi-Lo, Lucky Queens and Bust Out
- Guest mode and cross-device progress, including Steam
- Strong ratings on both stores
- No real-money winnings or cashouts, ever
- Large download of around 439 MB
- Busy lobby with quests, offers and other games
- Ads and in-app purchases
Features
Blackjackist app FAQ
Can I win real money on Blackjackist?
No. Blackjackist is a social game for fun only. Chips have no cash value and can't be withdrawn or exchanged for prizes.
Can I play Blackjackist with friends?
Yes. You can invite friends to your table, chat and exchange gifts during the game.
Who makes Blackjackist?
Blackjackist was developed by KamaGames, the studio behind Pokerist. In the US App Store, it's listed under the publisher Wise Wave Corporation Limited.
Can I play Blackjackist on PC?
Yes. It's available on Steam, and you can keep your progress across devices with the same account.
Do I need an account to play?
No. Guest mode lets you start playing without registering.