The player places regular Blackjack bets along with the option of placing a Perfect Pair side bet. Played using 2 to 8 decks of 52 cards, Perfect Blackjack has the dealer usually stand at Soft 17 – a hand with an Ace and other card(s) totaling to six, and draw to 16. It offers a payout of 30:1 if the player wins in the initial two cards. The game stays true to the rules of regular Blackjack without changing its flow or pace. Central to the game is the single rule that you win if you draw a pair. Perfect Blackjack is an easy to learn and easier to follow variation that involves the Perfect Pairs Blackjack side bet.