Bunco

What Is Bunco Game?

Bunco is a social dice game that is typically played with a group of people.  Bunco is a simple and fast paced game that is often played at parties or other gatherings.  No special equipment is required other than dice and scorecards, making it easy to set up and play.

Preparing for a Bunco Game

In order to prepare, arrange players in tables of 4.  Since Bunco is usually played with larger groups, multiple tables are suggested. Each table should have 3 sets of dice.  Create scorecards with columns  for rounds and number 1 to 6 (corresponding to the 6 sides of the die) and a space for the players name.

Bunco Game Supplies and Components

Start with 3 standard six-sided dice and scorecards and pencils for each player.

How to Play Bunco: Example of Play

Bunco is played in 6 rounds and each round corresponds with the number 1 through 6 on a standard die. For round 1, players rolls the three dice aiming to get as many “1s” as possible. Every time they roll a “1”, they earn a point. Players continue around the table, each taking a turn to roll the 3 dice. The round ends when a player at the table accumulates 21 points or more in “1s”.  When this happens, they shout BUNCO! To signal the end of the round.  Rounds 2-6 continue in the same manner with different target numbers. For example, in Round 2, players roll for “2s”; Round 3, players roll for “3s” and so on until players finish all 6 Rounds.   After all six rounds are played, players tally up their total points from all rounds on their scorecards.  The player with the most points wins!