Baskin Robbins 31
From Korea · Also called 31
Count up from 1 together, saying one to three numbers each turn. Whoever has to say 31 loses.
the best bit: realizing three turns too late that you were already doomed
- Players
- 2–10 (best with 3–8)
- Time
- 5–15 min
- Learn in
- Seconds
- Mood
- Lively
- Format
- Everyone for themselves
The 30-second version
A counting game from Korea, named after the ice cream chain famous for its 31 flavors. Players take turns counting up from 1, saying one, two or three numbers each turn. Whoever has to say 31 is out. It sounds like luck. It isn't.
honestly, just read this out and go.
Grab these
Nothing at all. just your people.
Set up
- Sit in a circle and pick who starts.
How to play
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Count
The first player says one, two or three numbers in a row, starting at 1: "1, 2."
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Keep counting
Going around the circle, each player picks up where the last one stopped and says one, two or three more: "3, 4, 5."
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Don't say 31
Whoever has to say 31 is out. The next player starts again from 1.
How to win
Keep playing until one player is left. They win.
From experience…
- With two players, whoever says 30 wins. Work backward and the numbers to end your turn on are 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26 and 30.
- In a big group you can't control it all. Just try to be the one who says 30.