Card Game - The Metzkers

Thirty One (Matching Game)
�� Players and Cards
o 1 decks of cards, not including jokers
o Any number of people can play
o 3 cards dealt to each player, turn one face up at the stock pile
�� Object of the Game
o To be the closest to 31. Last player standing wins the pot.
�� Game Play
o Each player starts with 3 quarters and also ante’s in a quarter
o Whoever has the lowest total loses a life.
o If several players tie for lowest they all lose a life.
o You have one round on your face
o Players out of the game can be accidently dealt back into the game
o The dealer deals 3 cards face down to each player
o At your turn you may draw a card from the stock pile or the discard pile.
o If you have 31 you set your cards down and no one gets another turn.
o If you think you are high you knock and everyone else gets one more turn. If you are lowest
you pay double.
o Three of the same cards is worth 30 ½. Otherwise only cards of the same suit are counted.
o Aces can be 11 or 1.
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