Pinta!
Dodge attacks with reflexes, not luck.
About the game
Pinta is a free online card game with an Argentine twist: fight back against attack cards in reflex minigames. Match colors and numbers to empty your hand first, but every attack card you play gives its target a chance to dodge — win the minigame and the attacker draws a card instead. Race up to four rivals in Quick Play or private rooms, take on eight AI characters solo, and watch the table speed up to double pace as attacks pile on.
Game features
- Attack cards start a reflex minigame — key sequences, timing bars or pop-up closing — instead of landing their penalty automatically
- Win the minigame to rebound the attack: you dodge the penalty and the attacker draws a card
- The table speeds up as attacks accumulate, ramping the pace up to 2×
- Classic color-and-number matching race: first player to empty their hand wins
- Online matches for two to four players via Quick Play or private rooms with room codes
- Solo play against eight AI rivals, with selectable nicknames, avatars and emotes on keys 1–6
- A guided tutorial plus English and Latin American Spanish, wrapped in Buenos Aires tango and fileteado art
How to play
Pick a nickname and avatar, run the guided tutorial, then race to empty your hand by matching the color or number of the top card — draw from the deck when you cannot match, with 20 seconds on the turn clock. When an attack card lands on you, a reflex minigame kicks in: press the key sequence, stop the timing bar in the zone, or close the pop-ups before time runs out. Win and you dodge the penalty while the attacker draws a card instead. Every attack stacks more speed on the table, up to double pace. Play online in Quick Play or a private room code with up to four players, or solo against the eight AI rivals.
Tips & strategies
- 1.Treat attack cards as gambles, not free wins. Every one you play gives its target a minigame to dodge it, so expect the rebound and keep a buffer of cards you can afford to draw.
- 2.React to the minigame prompt the moment it appears. The key sequences and timing bars run on a clock, and hesitating for even a beat usually costs the dodge.
- 3.Hold flexible cards. Keeping a mix of colors and numbers in hand means you can answer whatever lands on the pile instead of drawing on every turn.
- 4.Play the tutorial before your first online match. It walks through all three minigame types — sequences, timing bars and pop-ups — without stakes.
- 5.The table speeds up with every attack that lands, up to double pace — decide your next move while rivals are still playing theirs.
Screenshots
Captured from the game running on Gameplo.
Controls
| Play or draw a card | Mouse |
|---|---|
| Dodge a key-sequence minigame | WASD as shown on screen |
| Stop a timing bar | Space or click |
| Close pop-up windows | Click each window |
| Send an emote | Keys 1–6 |
| Touchscreen | Not supported — Pinta is built for desktop keyboard and mouse play. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pinta free to play?
Yes. It runs free in your browser here with no download and no account. The game is in active development by Oddloop, so new tweaks still land on the official page.
Can I play with friends?
Yes. Create a private room and share its room code with up to three friends for a four-player match, or jump straight into a Quick Play game with strangers.
How do I dodge an attack card?
When an attack card targets you, a reflex minigame starts: follow the WASD sequence, stop the timing bar, or close the pop-up windows in time. Winning sends the penalty back and the attacker draws a card.
Can I play solo?
Yes. Run the guided tutorial first, then face eight AI characters in solo matches.
Does Pinta work on phones?
No. The game requires a keyboard and mouse for its minigames, so play it in a desktop browser.
What languages does Pinta support?
English and Latin American Spanish, switchable in the game.