Capote frequently asked questions

This FAQ is the single best place to start if you have a quick question about Capote. It is built from the most-searched queries and from Discord threads that repeat the same questions every week.

General questions

What is Capote?

Capote is a multiplayer trick-taking card game by Luski Game Studio, set in a Brazilian dive bar. Two to six players call their bids, play cards, and try to dodge sabotaging special cards before they get capotado (eliminated). It entered Steam Early Access on October 23, 2025 and left Early Access with version 1.0 on August 20, 2026.

Is Capote free?

No. Capote is a $5.99 paid title on Steam at version 1.0. Launch discounts of 20 to 30 percent appear frequently. There is no free demo today.

Which platforms run Capote?

Capote is built for Windows and Linux PCs through Steam. There is no PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch version. Cross-play between Windows and Linux clients is supported.

Does Capote support controllers?

Not in the current build. The game is designed for mouse and keyboard. See the Controls reference for the full input map.

Gameplay questions

What does capotado mean?

Capotado is the elimination state in Capote. After four virtual shots you are out of the match. The word comes from the Brazilian capota slang for someone who has had too much.

Can I bid zero in Capote?

Yes. Bidding zero is a legitimate strategy and the safest way to play a weak hand. The penalty for missing still applies, but if you win zero tricks you bid perfectly.

How many cards do you get dealt?

By default every player is dealt three cards at the start of a round. Match customizations let you raise the count, which makes bidding harder and bidding strategy more important.

What happens if everyone bids the same number?

The round plays out normally. Whoever hits their bid wins that round; whoever misses takes the shot penalty. Tied bids often produce tiebreaker shootouts in later rounds.

Can you play with bots?

Yes. Classic Capote supports filling empty seats with bots at three difficulty levels. Betejack is single-player by definition.

Modes questions

How many modes does Capote have?

Three at the moment:

• Capote (Classic) — the 2 to 6 player trick-taking core game.
• Betejack — single-player roguelike Blackjack duels against the bar characters.
• Truco — live in 1.0. See the Modes Hub and How to play Truco.

See the Modes Hub for a detailed breakdown of each mode.

Is Truco playable now?

Yes. Truco shipped with version 1.0 on August 20, 2026 in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 with emote signaling and regional rule variants. Subscribe to the Updates Hub for hotfixes.

Does Capote have local co-op?

No. Capote is online only — there is no split-screen or shared-couch mode. The maximum table size is six online players.

Special cards and meta questions

Which special card should I save for last?

Reverse Order or Final Trick Swap. Both are most effective when an opponent has already committed to a high bid and is one trick away from completing it. Save cards like Show Your Hand for early rounds when you still have information to gather.

Can you play two special cards in the same trick?

Yes. Capote resolves special cards in the order they are played. Shuffle the Deck can interrupt Steal a Trick. Mirror Match follows the second card played, not the first.

Are special cards legal in every mode?

No. Betejack uses roguelike powers instead of the classic special cards. The single-player mode has its own catalog of items that you draft between Blackjack duels.

Account and progress questions

Does Capote save progress between sessions?

Yes. Steam Cloud handles saves for Betejack runs and unlocked cosmetics. Capote Classic matches are stateless — you queue, play, and re-queue.

Can I refund Capote?

Steam’s standard refund policy applies. Capote is well below the two-hour playtime limit for most refund requests, but Steam decides on a case-by-case basis.

Are there microtransactions?

No. Capote is a one-time purchase. There is no in-game store, no battle pass, no DLC required to play any announced mode.

Where to go next

• New here? Read the Getting Started guide.
• Want to win more bids? Try the Betting Strategy page.
• Curious about the cast? Meet the Characters.
• Tracking changes? Subscribe to the Updates Hub.

Still stuck? Drop into the official Luski Game Studio Discord and search before posting — most questions are answered in the #faq channel within hours.