Brisca guide
Brisca card values
Points and strength order at a glance
Point value and trick-taking strength are related but not identical. The five highest ranks score points; the other five can still win when their suit or the trump situation makes them strongest.
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Recognise the actual cards
These cards use the same artwork as the browser game. Read them from strongest to weakest within one suit. The number printed on a card is not its score: the king is 12 but scores 4; the three scores 10.
Each suit contributes 30 points: 11 + 10 + 4 + 3 + 2. Four suits total 120. BriscaCard removes all four zero-point twos for three players; the 36-card variant still totals 120.
| Card | Points | Strength position |
|---|---|---|
| Ace | 11 | 1 |
| Three | 10 | 2 |
| King | 4 | 3 |
| Knight | 3 | 4 |
| Jack | 2 | 5 |
| Seven | 0 | 6 |
| Six | 0 | 7 |
| Five | 0 | 8 |
| Four | 0 | 9 |
| Two | 0 | 10 |
Why the deck totals 120 points
Each suit contains 30 points: 11 for the ace, 10 for the three, 4 for the king, 3 for the knight and 2 for the jack. Four suits multiplied by 30 produce the 120 points available in a complete hand.
Strength is not the printed number
The three is the second-strongest card, above the king, even though its printed number is lower than the face cards. The two is the weakest card. Learn the rank order rather than comparing the numbers printed on the cards.
Zero-point cards still matter
A seven, six, five, four or two adds no points when counted, but it can protect a valuable card, draw out a trump or win a trick of its own. A low trump still beats an ace from another suit.
A quick counting example
A pile containing two aces, one three, a king and a jack is worth 38 points: 22 + 10 + 4 + 2. The remaining zero-point cards in that pile do not change the total, although they may explain how those scoring cards were captured.
Frequently asked questions about Brisca cards
How many points is the ace worth in Brisca?
The ace is worth 11 points and is the strongest card in every suit.
How many points is the three worth in Brisca?
The three is worth 10 points and is the second-strongest card, above the king.
Which Brisca cards score no points?
The two, four, five, six and seven score no points, although they can still win a trick when their suit or trump makes them strongest.
How many cards are in a Brisca deck?
A Brisca deck has 40 cards divided into four suits: coins, cups, swords and clubs.