About the Game

Truco is the great bluffing card game of Argentina and Uruguay, played with a 40-card Spanish deck heads-up or in teams of two. Bold calls, envido counting and a well-told lie decide hands as often as the cards do, and the first side to 30 points takes the match.

Basic Rules

1. 1Played with a 40-card Spanish deck (no 8s or 9s), one on one or in pairs.
2. 2Each player is dealt 3 cards and every hand is decided over three tricks.
3. 3The top cards are unique: 1 of swords, 1 of clubs, 7 of swords and 7 of coins.
4. 4Envido is called before the first card and scores two cards of the same suit plus 20.
5. 5Truco raises the value of the hand; rivals accept, fold or escalate to retruco.
6. 6The first team to reach 30 points wins the match.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Truco?

Played with a 40-card Spanish deck (no 8s or 9s), one on one or in pairs. Each player is dealt 3 cards and every hand is decided over three tricks. The top cards are unique: 1 of swords, 1 of clubs, 7 of swords and 7 of coins. Envido is called before the first card and scores two cards of the same suit plus 20. Truco raises the value of the hand; rivals accept, fold or escalate to retruco. The first team to reach 30 points wins the match.

How many players can play Truco?

2 or 4 players

Is Truco free to play on LUDOCCA?

Yes. Truco 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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