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Rubamazzo

Also known as: Steal the Pile

An Italian fishing game where players can steal each other's capture piles. 'Rubamazzo' means 'steal the pack'.
2 players
15-25 min
Easy

What You'll Need

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

About This Game

An Italian fishing game where players can steal each other's capture piles. 'Rubamazzo' means 'steal the pack'.

How to Play

  1. Use 40-card Italian deck (or standard without 8-10)
  2. Deal 3 cards each, 4 face-up on table
  3. Play one card to capture matching rank from table
  4. If played card matches top of opponent's capture pile = steal it!
  5. Capturing with face cards requires exact rank match
  6. When hands empty, deal 3 more
  7. Remaining table cards go to last capturer
  8. Score: most cards (1), each scope (1), sette bello 7♦ (1)
  9. Primiera: best 4-card combo by suit (1)
  10. First to 11 points wins

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Rules & How to Play

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Added 28 days ago
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