Seattle Chinatown-International District

Lucky 13 Run

June 15–25, 2025

Located

Union Station Plaza (5th Ave entrance)

Lucky 13 Run

Explore the CID. Snap cards. Play to win.
Chinatown–International District, Seattle
June 15–25, 2025

What’s the Lucky 13 Run?

The Lucky 13 Run is a free, photo-based card hunt through Seattle’s historic Chinatown–International District, inspired by the Vietnamese card game Tiến Lên (13). You’ll visit local businesses, rack up points, snap photos of Lucky 13 cards, and submit your best 5-card hand to win fun prizes — no running shoes required.

This is a first-of-its-kind experience to explore the neighborhood, discover new spots, and connect with culture through play.

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How to Play

1. Check in using the QR code or photo check-in
2. Visit participating CID businesses (accumulate points for every check-in!)
3. Find and take a photo of the Lucky 13 card at each location
4. Build your best 5-card hand
5. Submit your hand online for a chance to win!

You don’t keep the cards — just snap a pic!
Bonus: Tag @cidseattle + use #Lucky13Run to earn extra entries to win the grand prize!!

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Prizes

Top 16 Scorers on the Leaderboard:

  • (1o) Seattle Host FIFA World Cup 26™ Poster Signed by Shogo Ota

  • (3) Sound Transit Tote Bags

  • (3) Sound Transit Water Bottles

Special Prize – 1 Random Winner:

  • Limited Edition Seattle World Cup Soccer Ball

    (Drawn randomly from all participants who earned at least one point)

 

Submit your hand by June 26
Winners announced July 1

Not Playing? Still Explore.

Even if you’re not competing, the Lucky 13 Map is a fun way to explore the CID. Discover food, art, shops, and stories that make this neighborhood special.

Check out our casual “Explore the CID” version of the map for families and visitors.

Union Station Activations

Union Station Plaza (5th Ave entrance)
On game days, join us for:
- Live DJs: sqoiltek, NEENYO, yung barong
- Information Booth
- Wildcard draws + photo ops
- First stop of your Lucky 13 journey!

Disclaimer

Participation is free and open to all. No purchase necessary. Cards have no cash value. Prize winners will be selected based on card hand strength. CIDBIA reserves the right to modify or substitute prizes. By playing, you agree to allow submitted content to be used in promotional materials.

Presented by

Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA)
With support from Sound Transit & Alliance for Pioneer Square