Scopa is the Italian classic: capture cards by matching values, and sweep the table clean for a scopa.
Goal
Score more points than your opponent by capturing cards, above all the seven of coins — the settebello.
How to play
Play one card from your hand. If a card on the table has the same value, you take it; otherwise your card stays, and a later card can capture it by adding up to its value. When the deck is empty, count captured cards, coins, the settebello and the primiera.
Tip
Sweeping the table — a scopa — is worth a point, so leave it empty when you can.
Variations
Scopa · Scopa napoletana — Re bello (+1) · Napola (+3). · Scopa d'assi — Asso piglia tutto. · Scopa a perdere — Fewest points wins.
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