Stop the Bus
About Stop the Bus
Stop the Bus is an engaging card game also known as 31 Scat Blitz or Ride the Bus which mixes strategic play with a touch of luck. The game is played with a standard 52-card deck and is a draw and discard game. It’s appropriate to play for 2 to 9 players but it’s best enjoyed with 3 to 4 players. The objective is to avoid being the player with the lowest hand value and losing all tokens.
The goal of Stop the Bus is to get as close as possible to 31 points by collecting cards of the same suit. The face cards are worth 10 points. A twist is that any three of a kind regardless of the suit is worth 30 points. Players draw a card from the stock or discard pile and aim to improve their hand without exceeding the 31-point limit. Its strategy depends on deciding The right moment to stop The bus securing your hand and forcing other players to play a final round before comparing hands.
Game ends when all but one player has been eliminated with The winner being The survivor. Stop the Bus is well known for its simple yet engaging gameplay making it a popular choice for families and groups to play. The game is also available online in various formats which allows users to play on different platforms and devices.