Bunco Rules – How to Play Bunco Online

What is Bunco?

Bunco is a classic American social dice game beloved by women's groups across the United States. Played at kitchen tables and community centers for over 150 years, Bunco brings together friends for rounds of fast-paced dice rolling, laughter, and friendly competition. It requires no special skills — just three dice, a scoresheet, and good company. Now you can play Bunco online free, any time, right in your browser.

Setup

• Players: 4 players split into 2 teams — Red vs Blue
• Dice: 3 standard six-sided dice
• Rounds: 6 rounds total (one for each number on a die: 1 through 6)
• Goal: Win the most rounds out of 6 to win the game

Objective

Be the first team to reach 21 points in a round to win that round. Win more rounds than the opposing team to win the game.

Scoring

• Bunco: Roll all 3 dice matching the current round number — worth 21 points and instantly wins the round.
• Baby Bunco: Roll three of a kind on any number other than the round number — worth 5 points, turn ends.
• Matching Dice: Any dice showing the round number score 1 point each. Roll again and keep accumulating.
• No Match: None of your dice match the round number — 0 points, turn passes.

How a Round Works

Each round targets a specific number (Round 1 = ones, Round 2 = twos, up to Round 6). Players take turns rolling all three dice. Score 1 point per die matching the round number. Roll again if you score. First team to 21 points wins the round.

How to Win the Game

• All 6 rounds must be completed.
• The team with the most round wins (out of 6) wins the game.
• Tiebreaker: If both teams win exactly 3 rounds, a 7th tiebreaker round is played targeting 6.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people play Bunco?

Traditional Bunco is played with 12 players at 3 tables of 4. The core game works with just 4 players — exactly how Bunco Queens is set up.

What is a Bunco?

A Bunco is when you roll all three dice showing the current round's target number. Worth 21 points and an instant round win. Players traditionally shout "Bunco!" when it happens.

How long does a Bunco game take?

A full 6-round game takes 15–30 minutes for four players. In Bunco Queens online, expect a full game in under 10 minutes.

Can I play Bunco online for free?

Yes! Bunco Queens is completely free to play online — no download, no sign-up, no cost.

Do I need to download anything to play?

No download needed. Bunco Queens runs entirely in your web browser on any device.