Buck 'em Card Game Rules
Buck ’em is a trick-taking gambling card game where players aim to win at least two tricks in a round to qualify for winnings. OBJECT OF THE GAME The Goal: Win at least two tricks in a round to win a share of the pot: One Winner: If only one player wins two or more tricks, they take the whole pot. Two Winners: If two players each win two or more tricks, they split the pot. Burned Players: Any player who fails to win at least two tricks is "burned" and must match the pot amount for the next round. PLAYERS AND CARDS Players: 5 to 8 players. Deck: Standard 52-card deck, no jokers. Cards rank from A (high) to 2 (low). SUMMARY Each round: Players ante, receive five cards, decide to stay or fold, draw 0 – 3 new cards, and try to win at least two tricks to qualify for winnings. ANTE AND DEAL Ante: All players put an ante in the pot before each deal. After a burn however, the burned player(s) match the previous pot, and no additional ante is required from others. New players can only