Neon Blackjack Classic
Russian-based online casino games developer Fugaso has a talent for releasing traditional games with a unique twist, and their Neon Blackjack Classic is yet another example of a table game in a style you won’t have seen before. The difference is kind of given away in the title, as we are looking at a classic single-deck Blackjack game, where bright neon colours highlight the table, chips and even the cards.
It’s not too over-powering though, so punters won’t be blinded by dazzling lights, and in fact, we think it’s all done with as much taste as a neon-hued Blackjack game can be. There’s a purple brick effect background to the main part of the game, which makes it all look like a nightclub, which is probably what Fugaso are aiming for, while the table top is also in a deep shade of purple. The design is finished off with subtle edging to the game and some somewhat out-of-place wooden styled Stand, Hold and Hit buttons.
Like all Fugaso games, their Neon Blackjack Classic has been independently assessed for fair play and has a reliable return to player percentage. This mobile-optimised game also comes with a gamble feature that can potentially double your win over and over, or lose the round just as easily.
Some Blackjack Basics
If you’ve never played Blackjack before, here’s a very quick review of how it works. Players get 2 cards, and the dealer draws 2 for themselves, with 1 face up, the other face down. The aim is to get a hand valued as close to 21 as possible, without going over, and there’s the option to Stand, staying with the cards drawn, or Hit and have another card added.
If you or the dealer goes over a score of 21, then the hand is Bust and loses. In the case of Neon Blackjack Classic, the dealer will always Hit if their score is 16 or less and Stand on 17 or greater. Number cards carry their face values, and Royal cards are given scores of 10. Aces can be 1 or 11, depending on which is more useful to the hand.
Rules vary a little, and there’s much more detail on how to play Blackjack on our dedicated pages.
Playing Neon Blackjack Classic
The table is laid out in a style that will be familiar to anyone who has played online casino Blackjack before, with the chips found at the bottom right of the screen, while players cards are also dealt out on the lower section, and the dealers hand appears at the top.
Chip values range from 0.20, through 1.00, 2.00, 5.00, 10.00 and up to a high limit of 20.00, which isn’t much for this type of game and it may put off some high rollers. Those chips are all in the bright neon colours that make this game stand out, as are the playing cards, which are in black with purple details, or blue with the Fugaso logo on the backs.
It pays out at the standard rates, with gamblers claiming a win equal to their stake if they beat the dealers’ hand, or a 3 to 2 payout of they get a hand of 21. There’s the option to collect any win or gamble it and if you choose to enter the gamble feature, you will simply need to predict if a face-down card is going to be from a red or black suit. If right, you can try to double it again, but beware, as any wrong pick will forfeit the initial win along with anything gained in the gamble round so far.
A Bright Spot in Online Blackjack?
Fugaso have taken a basic Blackjack game and brightened it up with some unique design features that give it a distinctive nightclub style. It’s only going to appeal to a core market and might not have many punters who exclusively play it above all other Blackjack games, but there’s nothing wrong with the way it plays out and the returns can be quite good. In fact, Blackjack is a game where you can get the house edge down to as little as 1% or even less by using a simple betting strategy, which is exceptionally low and gives gamblers a real shot at claiming reliable wins.
It’s got all the features that you would expect, and all the options that make Blackjack such an interesting game, so if you like the style, or simply want to try something a little different, Neon Blackjack Classic is a good option. The only potential issue for some players is going to be that high limit of just 20.00 per hand, but this should be more than enough for most of us.
Fugaso, or Future Gaming Solutions, are primarily involved in producing online slot machines and they are probably best known for the hilarious Trump It video slot that takes aim at politicians from around the world, including the US President. They even have a special Blackjack game in their range that follows the same theme.
