What is 38A0?
If you played 7a0 before, maybe this game will feel familiar.38a0 is a variant of the very popular game 7a0 (7a0.com.br), and the play style and mode are very similar.
7a0 was made by Brazilian indie developer Daniel Cappellaro (X account @D10Football), and it wasreleased around 2026-06-03. The official domain is 7a0.com.br. Its idea comes from an NBA browser game called 82-0.
(Of course, the game on this website also gives the 7a0 style mode.)
Haha, actually, the ancestor of these game styles can go back to the82-0 game. The idea is simple: build one dream lineup that can finish an NBA regular season with 82 wins and 0 losses. Today, 7a0 and 38a0 are bothfootball draft simulators with Roguelike elements. Random cards, memory, and calculation all turn together, so it is very addictive.
What is the relation between 38A0 and 7A0?
First, there is the difference between 38 and 7.
In the viral game 7a0, the number 7 comes from the 2014 World Cup semi-final, when Germany beat host Brazil 7:1. In Brazil this match is called "Mineirazo", and it is one of the most humiliating moments in Brazilian football history. The name 7 is a strong cultural symbol. The player tries to build a dream team that can win 7-0 and make a kind of revenge in a virtual world.
This is one of the deepest collective scars in Brazilian football history. The first 5 goals came in only 18 minutes, and Brazil fans saw the collapse in the stadium. Now we get one chance in a virtual world to build another lineup and ask: if we had this team in that year, maybe the ending was different.
The squad pool and competition background are not the same: 7a0 (Sete a Zero) focuses on World Cup national teams, with the target of 7 wins, and 38A0 focuses on Brazilian league clubs, with the target of 38 wins.You can understand it in a simple way: 7a0 is the World Cup version, and 38a0 is the league version.
38a0 is a little more rational and more nerd style:can you make one theoretical perfect season?
How to play 38A0 (7A0)?
Step 1: Start a new run
First, choose the mode in the top left. You can pick Brasileirao Legend (38a0) or World Cup (7a0).
Second, choose difficulty. You can pick Classic or Blind. The difference is simple: will the game show player information or not. Classic shows it, so your brain can calculate and plan more easily. Blind tests your own knowledge of players more strongly.
Then choose your formation:4-3-3, 4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2.
After that, click "Start".
Step 2: Understand players and teams
Now you enter the squad building stage. You need to choose 11 players.
In each round you get 5 draw chances. The game gives one random team from one random era. Yes, you cannot freely choose any player in history. You need some luck, but you can still use your own knowledge and experience to choose from the offered players.
After you choose a player on the left side, click thematching position on the right map. Then the pick is confirmed.
You need 11 players in total.
Step 3: Finish the group stage and knockout stage
After the squad is ready, click confirm on the right side, enter a team name, and start thesimulated tournament. Then the game will calculate the strength of your squad.
After that, the system gives you one score.
38A0 match modes
This part mainly helps new players understand the feeling difference between modes. 38A0 is not only about fast hand speed. It tests judgment, memory, and squad logic more, so different modes can give very different experience.
38A0 player and lineup guide
This is a small summary from my own experience, so first-time players can see that each line in a squad matters in a different way.
How to choose forwards
Forwards first need finishing and fit. The biggest name is not always the best one. Sometimes it is more important to know if he can use the chances created by this lineup and finish the last touch in a stable way.
How to choose midfielders
Midfield decides if the whole team feels smooth or not. Look at passing, coverage, connection, and rhythm. Do not choose three players of exactly the same type. A good midfield group should make both attack and defense feel comfortable.
How to choose defenders and goalkeeper
Defenders and goalkeeper decide the lower limit of your team. The front line can sometimes make one magic moment, but if the back line is not stable, the whole run can feel bad. When you choose players, first think about stability, defensive coverage, and safe positioning.
38A0 FAQ
Is 38A0 a free game?
At this time, you can understand it as a free browser mini game that you can play directly. The main fun is squad building and simulation. You do not need to pay first, and new players can start very easily to see if they like it.
Do I need to download 38A0?
No need to download a big client. This is also one reason why it can spread fast. You open the webpage and start directly. It removes the barrier of installation and updates, which is friendly for people who only want to play one quick run.
Can I play 38A0 on mobile?
In general, yes, you can try it in a mobile browser. But on different pages and device sizes, the control feeling can be different. If you want to study lineup and information more comfortably, desktop is usually calmer.
Is 38A0 an official game?
It is better to understand 38A0 as a gameplay branch or derivative variant, not a traditional officially licensed football game.
Which is more fun, 38A0 or 7A0?
This is more like a taste question. Players who like World Cup emotion, national team story, and famous history moments may prefer 7A0. Players who like league context, club background, and the long perfect-season challenge usually prefer 38A0 more.
Is there one fixed winning method in 38A0?
No, there is not one absolute universal answer. Every run gives different teams, players, and position combinations. The stable thing is not memorizing one dead pattern. It is understanding lineup balance, and knowing when to take risk and when to play safe.