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Escoba

Also known as: Escoba de 15

The Spanish version of Scopa, where players try to 'sweep' the table by capturing cards that sum to 15. A beloved game throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
2 players
15-25 min
Easy

What You'll Need

🃏 Spanish 40-card deck (or standard deck without 8s, 9s, 10s)

About This Game

The Spanish version of Scopa, where players try to 'sweep' the table by capturing cards that sum to 15. A beloved game throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

How to Play

**Setup:** Use 40-card Spanish deck (or standard deck without 8, 9, 10). Deal 3 cards each. Place 4 cards face-up on table.

**Gameplay:**

  1. Play one card to capture table cards summing to your card's value (A=1, J=8, Q=9, K=10)
  2. You can take multiple combinations adding to your card's value
  3. Capturing ALL table cards is an "Escoba" (sweep) - worth 1 point
  4. If no capture, your card joins the table
  5. When hands empty, deal 3 more each until deck is gone

**Scoring (Primiera):**

  • Most cards: 1 point
  • Most diamonds (oros): 1 point
  • 7 of diamonds: 1 point
  • Most sevens (or highest primiera): 1 point
  • Each escoba: 1 point

**Winning:** First to 11 or 21 points.

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