What are the levels and rules for knuckle bones?

Knuckle Bones

Knuckle bones is a popular street game of chance that is played in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean. It is usually played with five small bones, which are typically the metacarpal bones of a cow or goat. The bones are usually collected from a butcher or street meat vendor.

Levels

There are three levels of Knuckle Bones:

- One bone: This is the most basic level. Each player is given one bone and they throw it at the same time. The player with the bone that lands on the highest number wins the round.

- Two bones: In this level, two bones are thrown at the same time. The player with the highest total score wins the round.

- Five bones: This level is the most challenging. All five bones are thrown at the same time. The player with the highest total score wins the round.

Rules

- Each player must start with the same amount of bones.

- The bones must be thrown from a distance of approximately three feet.

- The bones must land on a flat surface, such as a table or the ground.

- The bones cannot be touched by any player after they have been thrown.

- The winner of each round is the player who has the highest score.

- If two players tie, the round is replayed.

Scoring

The scoring in Knuckle Bones is based on the numbers that are facing up on the bones. Each bone is numbered as follows:

- 1: The bone is called a "One"

- 2: The bone is called a "Two"

- 3: The bone is called a "Three"

- 4: The bone is called a "Four"

- 5: The bone is called a "Five"

In addition to these basic scores, there are also special scores, which are as follows:

- Ace: This is a score of 21.

- Deuce: This is a score of 24.

- Trey: This is a score of 27.

- Royal: This is a score of 30.

- Knuckle Bones: This is a score of 35.

The winner of each round is the player who has the highest score according to the rules of the game.