Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack by Evolution Gaming is an unlimited-player variant played with eight decks with all 10s removed. The absence of 10s fundamentally changes the deck composition — only Aces, 2–9, and face cards (valued at 10) remain. The game adds Bonus 21 and Super Bonus 21 payouts for specific 21-hand combinations, and the dealer hits soft 17 rather than standing.
No 10s in the shoe. All 10-pip cards are removed from the eight decks. This affects card counting applicability — the deck composition is structurally different from standard blackjack, and standard counting systems calibrated for full decks do not apply cleanly to a no-10 shoe.
Rules
Decks
8 standard decks with all 10-pip cards removed. Cards 2–9, J, Q, K (each worth 10), and Ace remain.
Dealer Hits Soft 17
Unlike standard Evolution blackjack, the dealer hits soft 17. This shifts the dealer's edge slightly — the dealer improves more often on soft 17 hands than in S17 games.
Dealer Checks for Blackjack on Ace & Face Cards
If the dealer's upcard is an Ace or a J/Q/K, the dealer checks the downcard for blackjack before play continues.
Double Down Any Time
Players can double at any point during their hand — not just on the initial two cards. This is significantly more liberal than standard doubling rules.
Splitting
Split equal-value pairs — one split per hand. Split Aces receive one card each. Double After Split is permitted.
No Hit on Hard 17+
Players cannot hit on a hard total of 17 or above unless they have the possibility to achieve Bonus 21.
Tie at 21 = Player Wins
If the player and dealer tie with a total of 21 (non-blackjack), the player wins rather than pushing.
Insurance
Offered when dealer shows Ace. Pays 2:1.
Cash Out
Settle early for 0.41%–4.43% of the main bet based on hand vs dealer upcard.
Bonus 21 & Super Bonus 21
Bonus 21: A non-blackjack 21 using five or more cards. Pays an enhanced multiplier above the standard 1:1 win.
Super Bonus 21: A higher-tier version of Bonus 21 with an even larger multiplier, awarded for specific suited or matched card combinations totalling 21. Exact payout multipliers are displayed in the game's payout table.
Hit on 17+ for Bonus 21: The restriction against hitting on hard 17+ is lifted when there is a possibility of achieving Bonus 21 — specifically when drawing another card could produce a 5+ card total of exactly 21.
Cash Out
The Cash Out option settles the hand early for a ratio of 0.41% to 4.43% of the main bet. The ratio is determined by the player's current hand value versus the dealer's upcard. Applies to the main bet only.
Payouts & RTP
Outcome
Payout
Notes
Natural Blackjack
3:2
Player wins if both player and dealer have blackjack
Winning Hand
1:1
Tie at 21
Win (1:1)
Player wins rather than pushing on 21 ties
Insurance
2:1
Cash Out
0.41%–4.43%
Of main bet; based on hand vs dealer upcard
RTP: As reported by Evolution, the theoretical RTP is 99.37%.
Verdict
Not a countable game. The removal of all 10s from the shoe makes standard counting systems inapplicable — they are calibrated for a 52-card deck structure where 10s are present. The no-10 shoe fundamentally alters the deck composition ratios that counting systems assume. The player-friendly rules (Double any time, DAS, tie-21 wins, Bonus 21 payouts, dealer checks face cards for blackjack) are genuine advantages, and the 99.37% RTP is competitive — but the format is not suitable for card counting strategies.
FAQ
What is the RTP of Infinite Fun Fun 21?
As reported by Evolution, the theoretical RTP is 99.37%.
Why are 10s removed from the deck?
The removal of 10-pip cards is the defining structural modification of Fun Fun 21. It changes the deck composition and enables the game's unique bonus payout structure and more liberal doubling rules.
What is Bonus 21?
A non-blackjack 21 achieved with five or more cards. Pays an enhanced multiplier above the standard 1:1 win.
Can I hit on a hard 17 in Fun Fun 21?
Normally no, but the restriction is lifted when there is the possibility of achieving Bonus 21 by drawing an additional card to a multi-card hand.
What happens if I tie with the dealer on 21?
If both the player and dealer have a non-blackjack 21, the player wins rather than pushing.
