How to play Chkobba (Chkobba)
Authentic Tunisian Chkobba rules, explained simply. You can play online on mobile or desktop, then come back to create a room and invite your friends.
How to play Chkobba
The deal
Each player receives 3 cards, and 4 cards are placed face up on the table. The game is played with a traditional 40-card deck.
Capturing
On your turn, play a card. If its value matches a card on the table (or the sum of multiple cards), you capture them.
La Chkobba
If you capture the last card on the table, you make a "Chkobba" and immediately gain 1 extra point.
Scoring
To win a match, your team must reach the table's target score (often 21). Here's how points are counted at the end of each round:
Carta (most cards)
The team that captured more than 20 cards earns 1 point.
Dinari (diamonds)
The team with more than 5 diamonds earns 1 point.
Bermila (sevens)
The team with the most 7s (or 6s as a tiebreaker) earns 1 point.
Sabaa El Haya (7 of diamonds)
Whoever captures the 7 of diamonds automatically earns 1 point.
FAQ
Can I play Chkobba online for free?↓
Yes — on chkobba.app you can play for free with no signup and no download.
How do I play with friends remotely?↓
Create a table, copy the room code, and send it to your friends so they can join in real time.
Is the game available on mobile?↓
Yes. Chkobba.app is a web app optimized for mobile browsers on iPhone and Android.
What is the difference between Chkobba and Scopa?↓
Chkobba is the Tunisian variant of Italian Scopa. Core rules are similar, but scoring (Carta, Dinari, Bermila) follows the Tunisian tradition.
Can I play against bots?↓
Yes — you can add bots to practice or fill a table if you are alone.