Learn to Play Thirty-One: Rules & Tips
| Players | 2-7 Players |
| Difficulty | 3/10 |
| Recommended Age | 8+ |
| Game Category | Rummy |
Thirty-One Game Overview
Thirty-One is a fast-paced and exciting card game that is perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. The game is easy to learn and can be played with just a standard deck of playing cards. In Thirty-One, players aim to collect cards that add up to a total of 31 points. The player with the highest score at the end of the game wins!
Objective of the Game
The object of Thirty-One is to collect cards that add up to a total of 31 points. Players can do this by swapping cards with the deck or with other players. The player with the highest score at the end of the game wins!
Materials Needed for Playing Thirty-One
- Standard deck of playing cards
- Pen and paper for scorekeeping
Cards Used
Thirty-One is played with a standard deck of 52 playing cards. Jokers are not used in this game.
Other Supplies Needed
None
How To Play Thirty-One
- Shuffle the deck of cards and deal three cards to each player.
- Place the remaining cards in a draw pile in the center of the table.
- Players take turns drawing a card from the draw pile or the discard pile and then discarding a card.
- The goal is to collect cards that add up to a total of 31 points.
- Face cards are worth 10 points, aces are worth 11 points, and all other cards are worth their face value.
- Players can swap cards with the draw pile or with other players to try to improve their hand.
- When a player thinks they have a hand worth 31 points, they knock on the table.
- Play continues until all players have had a turn after the player who knocked.
- Players then reveal their hands and the player with the highest score wins.
Keeping Score
Players keep score by adding up the point values of the cards in their hand. The player with the highest score at the end of the game wins.
