Learn to Play Three Thirteen: Rules & Tips
| Players | 2-8 Players |
| Difficulty | 4/10 |
| Recommended Age | 8+ |
| Game Category | Rummy |
Three Thirteen Game Overview
Three Thirteen is a popular card game that is easy to learn and fun to play. It is a combination of Rummy and Hearts, and it requires strategy and skill to win. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and can be played with 2-8 players. The objective of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards by forming sets and runs.
Objective of the Game
The object of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards by forming sets and runs. A set is three or more cards of the same rank, and a run is three or more cards of the same suit in consecutive order. The game is won by the first player to get rid of all their cards.
Materials Needed for Playing Three Thirteen
- Standard deck of 52 cards
- Pen and paper for scorekeeping
Cards Used
A standard deck of 52 cards is used to play Three Thirteen. Jokers are not used in the game.
Other Supplies Needed
None
How To Play Three Thirteen
- Shuffle the deck and deal each player 13 cards.
- Place the remaining cards in a draw pile in the center of the table.
- Turn over the top card of the draw pile to start the discard pile.
- Players take turns drawing a card from the draw pile or the discard pile and then discarding a card from their hand.
- The first player to get rid of all their cards wins the game.
Keeping Score
Players earn points for the cards left in their hand at the end of each round. The winner of the round earns zero points, and all other players earn points based on the cards left in their hand. Aces are worth one point, face cards are worth ten points, and all other cards are worth their face value. The game is played until one player reaches a predetermined score, such as 100 points.
