Scat, also known as 31 or Blitz, is a fast-paced card game. Here are essential rules and tips to get started:
- Objective: Reach a hand value of 31 in a single suit.
- Players: 2-9 participants using one standard deck.
- Card Values: Ace=11, Face cards=10, Number cards=face value.
- Gameplay: Each player gets three cards; one card goes face-up.
- Turns: Draw from the deck or discard pile, then discard one card.
- Winning: Declare “Scat” when reaching 31, or be closest to 31 when all pass.
Tips:
- Watch opponents’ discards to gauge their hand.
- Hold high-value cards of the same suit.
- Strategically pass to avoid ending the round prematurely.
