Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about FantaCarte, the site for playing Burraco, Scala 40 and Scopa online for free with friends.

Where can I play Burraco, Scala 40 and Scopa online for free?

On FantaCarte, at www.fantacarte.it: you play Burraco, Scala 40 and Scopa online for free in your browser, on phone, tablet or computer, with friends or with other players.

Can I play FantaCarte in English?

Yes. The game picks the language of your browser, and you can switch between Italian and English at any time from Options or from the link at the bottom of the home page. The address www.fantacarte.it/en/ always opens the game in English.

Can I play with friends at a distance?

Yes. Open a private table, choose Burraco, Scala 40 or Scopa and send the 4-letter code or the table link to your friends, for example on WhatsApp: you play together, each on your own device. Here's how.

Do I need to download an app?

No. FantaCarte works in the browser on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers. You can add it to your Home Screen to play full screen, like an app.

Can I play alone against the computer?

Yes, in every game. You can start a game against the computer straight away or follow a guided game that explains the moves one at a time.

Is it really free? Is it played for money?

It's free and there's no playing for money: no stakes, no betting. You can also join as a guest, without signing up: just choose a nickname. If you like, you can then save your profile with Google or an email address.

Are the cards rigged?

No. The deck is shuffled every round with a cryptographic random number generator and every card drawn is chosen at random from those left. Nobody picks the cards and nobody sees anyone else's, not even the CPU.

How many players are needed and how long does a game last?

Burraco is played with two, one against one, or with four, in pairs, in games to 505 points (quick), 1005 (classic) or 2005 (long). Scala 40 is played one against one, round by round, until someone reaches 101 points and loses. Scopa is played one-on-one to 11 or 21 points, or with four in pairs in Scopone; Cirulla is played to 51.

What happens if the connection drops?

The game doesn't get stuck: meanwhile the CPU plays in your place, and when you're back you can rejoin the table.

Which card games are there on FantaCarte?

Burraco, Scala 40, Scopa and Solitaire (Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid and TriPeaks). For Scopa read the Scopa rules. If you're interested in the differences with Canasta and Pinnacola, read online card games.

Is Scopa played with Neapolitan cards?

Yes, with the 40-card Neapolitan deck: coins, cups, swords and clubs, from ace to king. The rules are explained on the Scopa rules page.

Can I play Scopone with four?

Yes. Scopone scientifico is played with four, in pairs, with ten cards each and an empty table. You can play it with friends at a private table. The rules are in Scopone scientifico.

What are Scopa d'assi and Cirulla?

They're two variants of Scopa. In Scopa d'assi the ace takes all the cards on the table. In Cirulla you can also capture by making 15, you can knock and there are extra points for the napoli and the grande; it's played to 51.

Can I choose how good the computer is?

Yes, in Scopa. With «Practise with Luca» you choose an easy, normal or hard Luca: these are practice games and don't count for the leaderboard.

Can I play Solitaire online for free, also with Neapolitan cards?

Yes: on FantaCarte there's Solitaire, with Klondike (one or three cards at a time) and Pyramid, with French cards or Neapolitan cards. You play on your own, for free and with nothing to download; every day there's a daily game with the same deck for everyone.

Can I watch other people's games?

Yes: in the rooms you can watch games in progress and write in the chat, without seeing the cards in the players' hands.

Is there a tournament?

Yes, every evening at 9 pm (Italian time), knockout: one day Burraco, the next day Scala 40. How to sign up and the prizes are on the Evening tournament page.

Where can I find the rules?

On the Burraco rules, Scala 40 rules and Scopa rules pages. To get better there are the tips to win at Burraco, Scala 40 and Scopa.

How do I report a problem or a player?

If something isn't working, in the game open Options → Help → Report a problem: write what happened and it goes straight to the people who run the site. If instead a player is behaving badly, use the flag in the table chat or the «Report this player» button in their profile: the report goes to the moderators and the person you report doesn't know who it was.