Buraco Master is a card game application for iOS and Android that allows users to play Buraco online against real players or offline against a CPU.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app serves players who want to practice Buraco mechanics offline or compete in online rooms, but the lack of updates since 2016 creates significant friction for users seeking a stable, modern experience.
For Buraco card game enthusiasts seeking both competitive online multiplayer and offline practice modes.
What does it look like?
Key features
Real-time card matches against other players with room selection and chat functionality
Buraco matches against CPU-controlled opponents with three difficulty levels
Direct messaging channel exclusive to added online friends
How much does it cost?
The app utilizes a free-to-play model with IAP support, leveraging promotional membership gifts to drive user acquisition.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
Buraco Master has been inactive for over nine years, with no feature updates or maintenance patches recorded since 2016. The development momentum is non-existent, as the app has not received a single update in the last 3,629 days. There is no evidence of ongoing support or live operations for this title.
Who built it?
Nuova Eureka s.r.l.
3 apps tracked · Games
Pocket Buraco
Diet Recipes & PlansUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads mixed. Users appreciate the core card game mechanics provide an engaging experience that keeps players returning for more matches.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The core card game mechanics provide an engaging experience that keeps players returning for more matches
- Frequent application crashes during gameplay sessions disrupt the experience for users on mobile devices
6 of 6 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample · Mixed overall
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Competitive landscape for Buraco Master
How's the Games market?
Buraco Master holds a niche position in the Italian card game market, currently ranking #75 Grossing in the category. The lack of updates since 2016 limits its ability to scale against more active, frequently updated competitors.
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Key takeaways for Buraco Master
Where is it heading?
The card game market is consolidating around titles with frequent live-ops and cross-platform stability, leaving Buraco Master exposed due to its lack of updates. The current maintenance-only state will likely lead to further erosion of the player base as technical issues remain unaddressed.
- The nine-year update gap (last release 2016) prevents the app from addressing technical regressions, which compounds the churn rate among new users.
- Low active player counts in the lobby create long matchmaking wait times, which discourages new players from establishing a daily habit.
The SWOT
- Core card game mechanics provide an engaging experience that keeps players returning for more matches
- Implementing a modern cross-platform sync would allow the app to retain users who switch between mobile and tablet devices
Next best moves
Audit server-side matchmaking logic because long wait times are a top complaint → reduce churn
The counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is a retention lever for the core…
Read the full takeSince the last report: Buraco Master remains in a maintenance-only state with no updates since 2016, resulting in a stable but declining competitive position. The primary shift is in the analytical framing of the app's long-term viability within the SWOT and contrarian perspectives.
Bottom line
The nine-year update gap has effectively relegated Buraco Master to maintenance mode, limiting its ability to compete with modern, frequently updated card titles.
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Is Buraco Master still being updated?
Can I play Buraco Master offline?
Why is it hard to find a match in Buraco Master?
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