Blackjack

Blackjack
Real procedures, real choices, real mastery

This page was last updated on April 27, 2026, at 11:36 pm PST. 

Blackjack is the first game in the CQ Nexus lineup and the platform’s primary entry point for new members. It is a fully realized training and play environment built around authentic casino procedures, not a stripped-down card game. Every rule, mechanic, and configuration option reflects how the game is actually dealt and managed on a real casino floor.

The game ships as a standalone purchasable product. Dealer Mode is a separate purchasable add-on (coming soon). 

The single-player version allows you to play from 1 to 3 spots. A future build will allow multi-user play and hosted games. Users who purchase the Blackjack Core game will only need an active subscription to Nexus+ Core to experience the multi-user game. 

On Deck – Create and Assign NPCs (BOTs) to play any seat and compare outcomes or provide “friction” to your own strategy. Recreate that random player on 1st base who upsets your perfect strategy, or create a tournament team to max out every opportunity. 

From there to here....

Desktop 2X game play capture.

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Blackjack App Gallery



Blackjack Features Live and Coming

Live now 21 features

Table selection

Pre-built defaults + custom game creation

Custom table creation

Build your own table and rules

Brand-able felts and chips

Custom visual configuration per table

Play positions

First Base, Center, Third Base - play 1, 2, or all 3

3:2 / 6:5 toggle

Payout configuration per table setup

Insurance

Pays 2:1, configurable

Soft 17 rule

Dealer hits or stands on Soft 17, configurable

Ace splitting

Toggle on/off

Double after split

Toggle on/off

Surrender

Toggle on/off

Basic strategy system

Hints, chart consultation, incorrect move warnings, toggleable

Strategy variations

Includes surrender, count-based, and no-bust options

Shoe mechanics

Shrinks by half-deck, discard pile grows visually

Dealer peek

Proper peek procedure for blackjack

Running and true count

Displayed in real time, updates with every card

Win/loss tracking

Session stats including dealer outcomes and hand lengths

Strategy accuracy score

Tracks % of correct basic strategy decisions

Pay and take procedures

Wins paid and losses collected properly

Nexus+ integration

Session tracking, bankroll, goal setting

Stats to gamer profile

Session stats push to Nexus+ profile

Hand gestures

Swipe, scratch, split, double tap input

Coming soon 4 features

NPC players

Predefined strategy bots, selectable seating

Practice mode: basic strategy

Dedicated drill mode for strategy accuracy

Practice mode: card counting

Dedicated drill mode for count tracking

Dealer flashcards

Procedural reference cards inside the game

On the roadmap 8 features

Multiplayer

Multiple players at one table

Voice / speaking mode

Speak actions aloud via LLM

LLM coaching

Nexus-trained AI in-game coach

Dealer mode: hand counts

Track hand values as dealer

Dealer mode: hit/stand

Practice dealer hand decisions

Dealer mode: payout calc

BJ payouts with chip rack

Dealer mode: deal to bots

Deal to 1-3 NPC players

Dealer mode: host live game

Host and deal to real players

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