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Bunco

Bunco

(Public Domain) · 1855
2–1245 min8+ yrsParty
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How do you play Bunco?

Players ring the bell each time a "Bunco" is rolled or when a player reaches "21." The object of the game is to have the highest score at the end of six rounds of play.

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Bunco box art
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Players ring the bell each time a "Bunco" is rolled or when a player reaches "21." The object of the game is to have the highest score at the end of six rounds of play.

Definition of Bunco: A three-of-a-kind of the number that corresponds to the round (three "1's" in Round One, three "2's" in Round Two and so on.) This is often called a "true" Bunco. A true Bunco immediately ends the round and scores 21 points.

Bunco contains 9 dice (3 of each color). Bunco Party, with 12 dice, is a separate entry.

game anatomy
Vibe
Party
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
45 min
Players
2–12
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Bunco cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Bunco cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Bunco?
Bunco is a dice game, for 2–12 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Bunco — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Bunco support?
Bunco is played by 2–12 players.
Q5How long does a game of Bunco take?
A game of Bunco takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Bunco for?
Bunco is recommended from age 8.
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