Suit Swap Rules
This page covers the exact rules that define every scoring and survival decision in Suit Swap.
Card Values
- Ace: counts as 11 by default, or 1 when needed to prevent a bust.
- Face cards (J, Q, K): always count as 10.
- Number cards: keep their printed value.
Because Ace can shift from 11 to 1, lanes that look busted can still be saved when totals are recalculated correctly.
Bust and Lives
- If a lane exceeds 21 after value resolution, it is busted.
- Busted lanes can cost lives and reduce recovery options.
- Repeated busts under speed pressure usually end runs fast.
21Target total
10Face card value
A = 11/1Flexible Ace rule