Card games from Uruguay

On this page you will find card games that come from Uruguay or are played there – with rules, origin and how to play. From Uruguay: Canasta (Canastra). Also widespread: Truco (Paulista), Buraco, Escoba, Chinchón, and Truco Argentino. Typical decks: 2 French decks with jokers, French-suited deck, reduced (or Spanish deck), 2 French-suited decks with jokers, and Spanish-suited deck. You can play all games on this page for free and without signing up, right in your browser.

• Canasta (Canastra) – Rummy/Canasta family (partnership)

Also popular in Uruguay

• Truco (Paulista) – Trick game with bluffing and raising the stakes
• Buraco – Rummy/Canasta family (partnership)
• Escoba – Fishing game (sum 15)
• Chinchón – Rummy family
• Truco Argentino – Trick game with bluffing and betting (envido, truco)