The object of Blackjack is for the total of your cards to be closer to 21 than the dealer's cards, without exceeding 21. Aces count as either 1 or 11, face cards as 10, and number cards at their face value. If the total value of your cards is closer to 21 than the dealer's, you win your bet amount. If the total of your cards is more than 21, you "bust" and lose your bet. If you get a total score of 21, it's Blackjack!