About the Game

Briscola is Italy's best-loved card game, played with a 40-card Italian deck one on one or in partnerships of two. A trump card sits face up beneath the stock, nobody is obliged to follow suit, and the whole deck is worth exactly 120 points — the first side to 61 takes the match, and 60-60 is an honest draw.

Basic Rules

1. 1Played with a 40-card Italian deck, either one on one or in partnerships of two.
2. 2Each player holds three cards and a trump card is turned face up beneath the stock.
3. 3There is no obligation to follow suit — you may play any card from your hand.
4. 4Aces are worth 11, threes 10, kings 4, knights 3 and jacks 2; every other card scores nothing.
5. 5The winner of a trick draws first, and the exposed trump is the very last card taken.
6. 6There is no last-trick bonus: the deck holds 120 points and 61 wins, with 60-60 a draw.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Briscola?

Played with a 40-card Italian deck, either one on one or in partnerships of two. Each player holds three cards and a trump card is turned face up beneath the stock. There is no obligation to follow suit — you may play any card from your hand. Aces are worth 11, threes 10, kings 4, knights 3 and jacks 2; every other card scores nothing. The winner of a trick draws first, and the exposed trump is the very last card taken. There is no last-trick bonus: the deck holds 120 points and 61 wins, with 60-60 a draw.

How many players can play Briscola?

2 or 4 players

Is Briscola free to play on LUDOCCA?

Yes. Briscola is free to play on LUDOCCA. Create an account, join a public room, or invite friends to a private match — no download required.

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