Life in the city can be many things. It can be fun, it can be exciting, it can be eye-opening and it can even be quite tiring. Every now and again you need a little R&R, but with everyone focussing on London’s biggest sights and greatest attractions, most people don’t give any thought to city life on a quiet night. If you’re looking to host the perfect night in with your mates which won’t break the bank, a good game of blackjack is the place to start.
If you’re looking to go all out you can turn the night into a casino night with tables for poker and roulette, but if you want to keep things simple, it’s probably best to stick to the world’s favourite casino game. There’s a number of very good reasons why blackjack is so popular – not only is it a simple game to learn, but it’s also a game where a little skill can go a long way. Of course, as host you may want to swot up on your blackjack skills before inviting your friends around.
Depending on the number of people you invite, you may want to devise a blackjack themed menu or drinks list, adding a little atmosphere to the evening. Likewise a playlist of casino or card-based songs will only help your guests get in the mood for a game of 21. If you have the time and resources you can redecorate the room to give it more of a casino aesthetic, though there is an argument to be made for a more casual approach, depending on the crowd you’re bringing.
All that you really need to do to prepare for your night in is go and invest in a set of chips and a few packs of cards. If you want to play a pitch game (dealt from the hand) you use a single deck, though if you’re going for the full-on Vegas appeal, you will probably want to use 4-6 decks, dealt from a casino shoe. Either way the chips are important, both for atmosphere and for making the money-maths easier at the end of the day. Whether you choose to play for fun, donating any proceeds to your favourite charity, or play for keeps with each chip actually having a firm value, is entirely up to you.
Of course, if your blackjack skills aren’t quite up to par just yet, you can always plan your blackjack night for a couple of weeks’ time. If this is the case, you can use your blackjack night as an excuse to watch your favourite casino films with your mates once more.
