BUNCO!

Let’s Play Bunco!

Bunco requires groups in multiples of four, so please be mindful to keep your RSVP up to date.

Please bring $5 for the prize pot!

We’ll start at 6:30 PM, but you’re welcome to arrive earlier if you'd like—feel free to bring your dinner with you. I'll be home by 4:30.

I’ll have tea and water available. You’re also welcome to bring your own adult beverage to enjoy and/or share.

Please read so you are familiar with the rules we will be using.

Official Bunco Rules for our group:
• Each table is randomly divided into 2 teams. Team couples sit across from each other. Pick one person on each team to tally points during each round. Keep track of team points by using the tally sheet--these points are only used for each number round. To save paper, just cross out previous rounds tallies and continue with new round on the same paper.
• The "Head" table controls the pace of the game. The game begins when the "Head" table rings the bell. One player from each table starts the game by trying to roll "ones" with the 3 dice. Always take your roll using 3 dice. If 1 of the die shows the number currently "up" tally 1 point, if 2 of the dice show the number currently "up" tally 2 points.
• When you roll "three of a kind" of the number you are currently rolling this is a BUNCO (21 points). Keep rolling and collecting points. Do not forget to give yourself, not your teammate, one BUNCO point on the bottom of your score sheet after your turn is finished. If at this time or any other time a player at the "Head" table rolls a BUNCO, the bell is rung & the round stops. The other players currently rolling finish their turn and continue collecting points. A BUNCO at the head table counts as 2!
• If you roll "three of a kind"--of another number--give your team 5 points and keep rolling and collecting points until you do not roll the number that is "up".
• If you do not roll the number that is currently "up" the person to your left takes their turn.
• When the "Head" table reaches 21 points or rolls a BUNCO they ring the bell to signal the end of that round. The number currently up changes to the next number (1 to 2, 2 to 3 , etc.).
• The winning team stays at the "Head" table, keeping your partner. The losing team from the "Head" table goes down to “LAST” table.
• The winning team from the "Middle" table goes to the "Head" table & the winning team from the "Losing" table goes to the "Middle" table. Everyone except those at the Head table switch partners.
The losing team from the from the other tables stay at the table but one player moves over one chair so they will have a different partner.
• Mark W or L (Winner or Loser) on your own score sheet for that round. Always keep your score sheet with you.
• The "Head" table rings the bell to signal the start of a new round.
• If the teams have a tie score there will be a roll-off to determine the winner. This is done by everyone getting one more turn to score (until a winner is determined).
• Play continues for three complete sets.
The game ends when all 3 sets of BUNCO have been completed. Each person then adds up their total BUNCO'S, Wins, & Losses from each round and writes the totals at the bottom of their score sheet.
Add 1 point per BUNCO to your “W” total. Prizes are awarded at this time.