# Neon Ace — Free Browser Blackjack

> Neon Ace is a free, single-page blackjack game that runs entirely in the browser with virtual chips. It uses a six-deck shoe, pays blackjack at 3:2, supports hit, stand, double and split, and requires no account, download or real-money wagering.

Canonical: https://neon-ace.pages.dev/
Last updated: 2026-11-15
Language: English (en)
License: MIT (site code)
Contact: no accounts or support inbox; this is a self-contained static game.

## Quick facts

- Game: blackjack (21)
- Price: free
- Sign-up: none
- Install: none
- Platform: any modern desktop or mobile browser
- Chips: virtual only; no cash value
- Shoe: six decks (312 cards), reshuffled at roughly 75% penetration
- Blackjack payout: 3:2
- Dealer: stands on all 17s (S17)
- Double: any first two cards, including after a split
- Split: up to four hands; split aces receive one card each and cannot be resplit
- Insurance and surrender: not offered
- Data: bankroll, sound setting and session stats are stored in the browser's localStorage
- Analytics and cookies: none set by the game
- Accessibility: keyboard shortcuts, visible focus, screen-reader card labels and reduced-motion support

## Key sections

- [Play the table](https://neon-ace.pages.dev/#table): the complete blackjack game above the fold.
- [How to play](https://neon-ace.pages.dev/#how-to-play): four steps from placing a bet to the next hand.
- [Rules at a glance](https://neon-ace.pages.dev/#rules): exact house rules used by the game.
- [Basic strategy](https://neon-ace.pages.dev/#strategy): a compact hard-total chart and practical advice.
- [FAQ](https://neon-ace.pages.dev/#faq): free play, fairness, privacy, mobile support and gambling safety.
- [About and sources](https://neon-ace.pages.dev/#about): how the game was scoped and built.

## FAQ

### Is Neon Ace free?
Yes. The game is free to play, has no ads or in-app purchases, and does not require an account.

### Can I win real money?
No. Neon Ace is an entertainment and practice game. Chips are virtual, have no cash value and cannot be withdrawn. It is not a gambling service.

### Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The table is responsive, all controls are touch-sized, and the game works in current versions of Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge.

### Is the shoe random?
The shoe is shuffled in the browser with a Fisher-Yates shuffle seeded by the Web Crypto API, then reshuffled at about 75% penetration. It is designed for fair practice, not for regulated or audited gambling.

### Does the game save my progress?
Your bankroll, sound preference and session stats are saved in your browser's localStorage. The Reset control clears that local data. No account, server database or analytics service is involved.

### Is card counting allowed?
You can track cards mentally, but the shoe reshuffles at roughly 75% penetration and the game is for practice only. There is no cash prize and no advantage play to protect.

### What blackjack rules are used?
Six decks, dealer stands on all 17s, blackjack pays 3:2, double on any first two cards including after a split, split up to four hands, split aces get one card each, and no insurance or surrender. Dealer peeks for blackjack when showing an ace or ten-value card.

### Is the game accessible?
The game provides keyboard operation (H, S, D, P, N), visible focus styles, screen-reader labels for every card, live status announcements and a reduced-motion mode. Body text targets WCAG 2.2 AA contrast.

## Sources and background

- GitHub Topics — Open Source Games: https://github.com/topics/open-source-games
- itch.io — games tagged Open Source: https://itch.io/games/tag-open-source
- GitHub Trending: https://github.com/trending
- Ludum Dare: https://ldjam.com/ and https://github.com/orgs/LudumDare/repositories
- Simple Game Tutorials: https://simplegametutorials.github.io/
- Open-source rules reference: https://github.com/ChrisZieba/blackjack (MIT)

## Citation

"Neon Ace — Free Blackjack Game" — https://neon-ace.pages.dev/
A free browser blackjack game with virtual chips, six decks and standard S17 rules. Last reviewed 2026-11-15.

## Responsible play

Neon Ace offers simulated casino play for entertainment only. It does not accept deposits or pay winnings. If gambling is affecting your life, support is available at https://www.begambleaware.org/.