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繁體中文Pontoon Rules Explained
Pontoon is a blackjack variant with its own terms and a few rule twists. This guide explains it. See blackjack first. Payouts are shown in the game.
- Like blackjack, you aim to beat the dealer near 21 without busting, using the terms 'twist' (hit) and 'stick' (stand), with a few rule twists.
- It is a hand of five cards totalling 21 or less, which is a strong winning hand and rewards drawing extra cards without busting.
- It uses different terms, includes the five-card trick, and often has both dealer cards face down, giving you less information.
The objective
Like blackjack, you aim to beat the dealer by getting close to 21 without going over. The terms differ: you 'twist' (hit) and 'stick' (stand).
The five-card trick
A distinctive Pontoon rule is the 'five-card trick' — a hand of five cards totalling 21 or less, which is a strong winning hand.
Hidden dealer cards
In many Pontoon versions both dealer cards are face down, so you have less information than in standard blackjack, which changes how you play.
Pontoon vs blackjack
The core is the same, but the terms, the five-card trick and hidden dealer cards make Pontoon distinct. Basic blackjack strategy thinking still helps.
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FAQ
Like blackjack, you aim to beat the dealer near 21 without busting, using the terms 'twist' (hit) and 'stick' (stand), with a few rule twists.
It is a hand of five cards totalling 21 or less, which is a strong winning hand and rewards drawing extra cards without busting.
It uses different terms, includes the five-card trick, and often has both dealer cards face down, giving you less information.
Last updated: 2026-06-15