Looking for a quick board game? Scopa runs in the browser and needs no download. The core of it is card. Everything runs client-side, so it starts fast even on a modest connection.
About Scopa
Scopa (Broom) is the popular Italian card game played with a 40-card deck. You can play at 2 or 4-player tables.
How to play Scopa
Getting started takes about ten seconds. Load the game above and it fills the player in landscape. On desktop use the fullscreen button for the largest possible view; on a phone, turn the device sideways. If a round goes badly, restart — attempts are cheap and it is usually the fastest way to improve.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Pick up and place cards |
| Double click | Auto-move a card to the foundation |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
Scopa does one thing and does it properly. There is no bloat around the edges, which is exactly what you want from a browser game.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Card gameplay — Card games, shuffled and dealt
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Scopa free to play?
Yes. Scopa is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Scopa is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
Can I play Scopa on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Scopa?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — pick up and place cards; Double click — auto-move a card to the foundation.
Can I play Scopa fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Scopa?
Scopa is a board game built around card. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
