Burraco Scoring: Card Values, Bonuses and Penalties
In Burraco you score the value of every card in your melds, plus bonuses, minus the cards left in your hand. Cards are worth Ace 15, 2 20, joker 30, 8 to King 10 and 3 to 7 five. A clean burraco adds 200, a dirty one 100, going out 100, and you lose 100 if you never took your pozzetto. The first to 2005 (1005 in a quick game) wins.
Card values
The same values count for you in a meld and against you in your hand.
| Card | Points |
|---|---|
| Joker | 30 |
| 2 | 20 |
| Ace | 15 |
| King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8 | 10 |
| 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 | 5 |
Bonuses and penalties
| Event | Points |
|---|---|
| Clean burraco (7+ cards, no wild) | +200 |
| Dirty burraco (7+ cards with a wild) | +100 |
| Going out (closing the hand) | +100 |
| Never took your pozzetto | −100 |
| Each card left in your hand | − its value |
A hand worked out
Suppose you went out with a clean burraco (250 as above), a set of three kings (30) and one extra meld of 8♠ 9♠ 10♠ (30). You also took your pozzetto and have no cards left.
- Cards in melds: 50 + 30 + 30 = 110
- Clean burraco bonus: +200
- Going out: +100
- Total: 410
Your opponent adds their own melds and bonuses and then subtracts every card still in their hand. A big hand of face cards and jokers can cost them a lot.
Winning the game
Scores carry over from hand to hand. The match ends when someone reaches 2005 (or 1005 in the quick game); the higher score wins. Play it in Burraco, and see how to win at Burraco for ways to build points faster.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a burraco worth?
A clean burraco is +200 and a dirty one +100, on top of the value of its cards.
How much is a joker worth in Burraco?
30 points, the most valuable card. A 2 is worth 20 and an ace 15.
What happens if I never take the pozzetto?
You lose 100 points at the end of the hand.
Do cards in my hand count against me?
Yes, at their card value. That is why you should lay down high cards before the hand ends.
What score do you play to?
2005 for a full game, or 1005 for a quick game.