Twenty-One
A simple dice version of 21 where everyone decides how much to risk.
🎲 1 die👥 2+ players🎂 Ages 6+⏱️ 10 minutes
How to play
- On your turn, roll one die again and again, adding up the results.
- You can stop at any point and keep your total.
- If you go over 21, you bust and lose the round.
- Once everyone has played, the player closest to 21 without going over wins. If there is a tie, the tied players play another round.
Tips
- A great question for kids: if you have 17, what are the chances of going over 21 on the next roll? (2 out of 6, only a 5 or a 6.)
- Older kids can play to 31 with two dice.
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Frequently asked questions
What happens if you go over 21?
You bust and lose that round, no matter what the other players roll.
When should you stop rolling in Twenty-One?
Many players stop at 17 or above, because from there two of the six numbers will make them bust.