About the Game

Carioca is a rummy-style card game popular in Chile and South America. Players complete specific combinations across multiple rounds, from simple trios to complex sequences. A social game of skill and adaptation.

Basic Rules

1. 1Played with two standard 52-card decks plus jokers.
2. 2The game consists of 7 rounds with different required combinations.
3. 3Round 1: Two trios. Round 2: One trio and one straight of four.
4. 4Players draw and discard to form the required combination.
5. 5Jokers and twos are wild cards that substitute any card.
6. 6Once you complete the round's requirement, you can "go down" and play remaining cards.
7. 7Points from cards left in hand are penalties.
8. 8The player with the lowest total score after 7 rounds wins.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Carioca?

You can play Carioca right here in your browser: open a public table on this page or invite friends to a private room, and the board updates live for everyone as turns are taken. The numbered list above walks through the 8 core steps — setup, turn order, legal moves and how a round ends. You can also practise against bots first, then switch to real opponents whenever you want.

How many players can play Carioca?

2-6 players

Is Carioca free to play on LUDOCCA?

Yes. Carioca 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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