Scopa & Briscola AI

Scopa & Briscola AI brings two beloved Italian card games to your iPhone and iPad with smart opponents, beautiful authentic card decks, and modern analysis tools.

CLASSIC GAMEPLAY
Scopa: capture cards from the table by matching values or combining cards that sum to your played card. Score points for most cards, most coins, the precious Sette Bello (7 of Coins), the best Primiera, and every Scopa (a capture that clears the table).
Briscola: the trick-taking game with a trump suit. Win tricks with the highest card of the suit led or with a trump. Aces and 3s are worth the most, and whoever collects more than 60 of the 120 points wins the round. Play a single round or a best-of match.

MULTIPLE OPPONENTS
• Three CPU levels in each game: the playful Scimmietta, the crafty Furbo, and Esperto, an advanced bot (Monte Carlo tree search in Scopa, look-ahead search over sampled hands in Briscola)
• Free AI opponent (Google Gemini): no API key needed, a few games per day
• AI models with your own API key: Google Gemini, OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, or hundreds of models through OpenRouter, with token usage and the estimated cost of every game shown as you play
• Apple Intelligence: an offline, on-device opponent on supported iPhone and iPad models
• Online multiplayer: play a friend via a room code or an invitation link, with an optional turn timer
• Watch mode: sit back and let two bots or AIs battle it out

GAME ANALYSIS — LEARN AS YOU PLAY
• Live expected-margin estimate: your projected point advantage for the round, computed by Esperto self-play simulation
• Per-card analysis: see the expected margin under each card in your hand — and, in Scopa, for every capture option — then compare your instinct with the engine's pick and sharpen your game hand after hand
• Curious how the AI thinks? Open its reasoning after every move

AUTHENTIC CARD DECKS
Choose from six beautiful regional Italian deck designs (Napoletane, Piacentine, Siciliane, Sarde, Bergamasche, Romagnole).
Plus two table styles: classic green felt or a homey tablecloth.

FEATURES
• No account, no sign-in — just open and play
• Clean, intuitive touch controls with drag-and-drop
• Per-opponent statistics and game history
• Available in English and Italian
• Adjustable text size for comfortable reading
• Sound effects
• Works offline against CPU opponents and Apple Intelligence
• No ads, no in-app purchases
• Dark theme optimized for comfortable play

HOW TO PLAY SCOPA
1. Each player receives 3 cards, and 4 cards go on the table
2. On your turn, play one card from your hand
3. Capture table cards that match your card's value, or cards that sum to it
4. Clear the table for a "Scopa" bonus point
5. Score points at the end for cards, coins, Sette Bello, and Primiera

HOW TO PLAY BRISCOLA
1. Each player receives 3 cards. The next card is turned face up and its suit is the trump (briscola)
2. The leader plays a card and the opponent answers with any card
3. A trump beats any other suit. Otherwise, the higher card of the suit led wins the trick
4. The winner draws first, then leads the next trick
5. Count your points: Ace 11, Three 10, King 4, Knight 3, Knave 2. Whoever gets more than 60 wins the round

Scopa and Briscola have been enjoyed in Italy for centuries. Now experience these timeless classics with modern AI opponents that provide a challenging and fun experience for players of all skill levels.

Perfect for quick games on the go or longer sessions at home. Whether you're learning the games for the first time or you're a seasoned player, Scopa & Briscola AI offers the authentic Italian card game experience.