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
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. The controls are listed in full in the table below — there are only a handful of them. It fills the player in landscape, so use the fullscreen button on desktop and turn your phone sideways on mobile. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
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
What makes Scopa stick is that failure is informative. You can usually name the mistake, and that is what makes another attempt tempting. It is not trying to be anything larger, and it is better for it.
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?
Nothing at all. Scopa runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
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 — the button in the top-right corner of the player goes fullscreen, and Escape returns you to the page.
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.
