Atari 2600 · Sports / Board, Card & Party
Blackjack
Deep cut
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1977 |
| Genre | Sports, Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Sears |
| Publisher | Sears |
| Players | 1–3 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Blackjack is a sports game released in 1977 for the Atari 2600, developed by Sears. It blends sports and board, card & party elements.
It belongs to the 2600's earliest wave of games. Other notable 2600 releases from 1977 include Combat and Air-Sea Battle. Among the 44 2600 sports games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
Sears also made Adventure, Breakout and Air-Sea Battle for the 2600.
Blackjack supports up to 3 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Blackjack is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Blackjack walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Blackjack FAQ
When did Blackjack come out on the 2600?
Blackjack was released for the Atari 2600 in 1977.
Who made Blackjack?
It was developed by Sears.
Is Blackjack multiplayer?
Yes. Blackjack supports up to 3 players.
How long does Blackjack take to play?
As a sports game, Blackjack typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Blackjack on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.